Expressing Relational Actions: English Vocabulary List

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

"You need to trust your partner."

"It is essential to trust your business partners because dishonesty can destroy any professional relationship completely."

to have a friendly or good relationship with someone or something

"The roommates get along well."

"It is important for roommates to get along well otherwise living together can become very stressful and uncomfortable."

to provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured

"She will care for her parents."

"Nurses care for patients with compassion and dedication often working long hours under difficult conditions."

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

"I like to hang out with friends."

"Teenagers often hang out at the shopping mall on weekends because there are many entertainment options available."

to legally end a marriage

"They decided to divorce after years."

"The couple decided to divorce after realizing that their marriage could not be saved despite counseling sessions."