Verbs for Causing Separation, Verbs for Changing Altitude, Verbs for Spreading and 1 More Topics · Verbs: Causing Movement

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

"People throw out the old trash."

"The health inspector ordered the restaurant to throw out all expired food products that were found in the old refrigerator."

to throw something or someone with great force or violence

"He hurls the ball toward the target."

"The angry player hurled his tennis racket across the court after losing the match in the final set."

to throw something in a high, slow arc

"She lobs the tennis ball softly."

"The tennis player decided to lob the ball high over her opponent's head instead of hitting it hard and low."

to throw something forcefully and suddenly, often in a less controlled way

"He will fling the ball."

"In a moment of frustration, she decided to fling her old notebooks into the recycling bin without checking their contents carefully."

to forcefully expel or throw something out, often in a sudden or violent manner

"The pilot ejects from the burning plane."

"The flight attendant had to eject the unruly passenger from the plane before takeoff because he was causing a disturbance."

to throw something forward using a simple weapon made of a flexible strap with a pouch in the middle or similar weapons

"Sling the rock far."

"The children would sling small stones across the river to see who could throw the farthest."

to pour small amounts of something over a surface in a random manner

"Sprinkle sugar on the cake."

"You should sprinkle a little salt on the pasta water before boiling it to add flavor to the noodles."

to spray a small amount of liquid in a fine mist

"Spritz your face with toner please."

"She likes to spritz her face with rose water throughout the day to keep her skin feeling fresh and hydrated."

to splash small particles of a liquid in a random manner

"Rain spatters the window."

"The hot grease spattered out of the frying pan and left small burns on the cook's arm."

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

"Throw the ball to your friend."

"The quarterback threw the football accurately to the wide receiver who caught it for a touchdown."

to throw something with a quick and sudden motion

"Toss the ball."

"She will toss the salad with a light vinaigrette dressing before serving."

to throw something in a casual and sometimes playful manner

"Chuck the stone."

"He would casually chuck the old newspapers into the recycling bin."

to throw something with a specific motion

"Pitch the ball hard."

"The baseball pitcher wound up his arm and pitched the ball at nearly one hundred miles per hour toward the batter."

to throw something or someone with a sudden and forceful motion

"The machine catapults stones at the castle."

"The ancient army used a large wooden machine to catapult heavy stones over the castle walls during the siege."

to throw something at a target, often suddenly or with force

"Shy the ball now."

"The angry child began to shy small pebbles at the window in frustration."

to continuously toss and catch multiple objects, such as balls or clubs skillfully without dropping them

"The clown juggles three balls."

"The street performer could skillfully juggle five flaming torches simultaneously for the amazed crowd."

to make things like items, people, particles, etc. spread out from a center and move in different directions

"Birds scatter from danger."

"The frightened birds scattered in all directions when the cat suddenly jumped out from behind the bushes and chased them."

to put elements in a mixed manner

"Intersperse the flowers."

"The artist decided to intersperse small, bright beads throughout the intricate embroidery."

to release small particles of a liquid over an area or surface

"Spray water on the plants daily."

"The gardener used a hose to spray water on the thirsty plants that had not been watered for several days."

to lift something upward

"We will upraise the banner."

"The crowd began to upraise their hands in a gesture of solidarity and support."

to take someone or something and move them upward

"Lift up your hands high."

"He lifted up the heavy box and placed it on the top shelf without any help."

to lift upward, often with a significant amount of effort or force

"Heave the heavy stone."

"The sailors heaved the heavy anchor out of the water as the ship prepared to leave the harbor."

to make something rise and float in the air, without any physical support or contact

"The object levitates in air."

"The magician appeared to levitate a few inches above the stage much to the amazement of the entire audience."

to lift a heavy object using a specific mechanical device

"Winch the heavy crate."

"The rescue team used a powerful winch to pull the stranded vehicle out of the deep muddy ditch."

to lift or raise an object, typically heavy or bulky, using ropes and pulleys

"Hoist the heavy sail."

"The crane was used to hoist the heavy steel beams to the top of the skyscraper under construction."

to gather or lift something using a scoop or similar tool

"Scoop up the spilled flour."

"The gardener used a large shovel to scoop up the fallen leaves from the lawn."

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

"Raise your hand, please."

"The workers decided to raise the heavy furniture to the second floor."

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

"He can lift heavy weights easily."

"He injured his back while trying to lift a heavy box without using proper lifting techniques."

to lift something upward using a mechanical device

"Jack up the car."

"We need to jack up the car before we can change the flat tire on the passenger side."

to raise something above its current position

"Heighten the shelf."

"The architect proposed to heighten the ceiling to create a more spacious and airy feel."

to take and lift something or someone up

"Please pick up the pen."

"She asked her son to pick up his toys from the floor before dinner."

to move something or someone to a position that is closer to the ground

"Lower the flag."

"The soldiers were instructed to lower the national flag at sunset with solemn respect."

to make something such as a ship submerge

"The ship will sink."

"A torpedo struck the hull, causing the mighty vessel to rapidly sink beneath the waves."

to spread things in a random way

"Strew petals on the path."

"The children strewed their toys all over the living room floor despite their mother asking them to keep everything tidy."

to spread throughout and be present in every part of something

"Joy pervades the celebration."

"A feeling of anxiety and nervousness pervaded the waiting room as the patients sat quietly waiting for their test results from the doctor."

to fill something with a specific quality or emotion

"Love imbues the song."

"The teacher's passionate lectures were designed to imbue the students with a love for history."

to spread through or over something until the entire area is saturated

"Sunlight suffuses the sky."

"A warm, golden light began to suffuse the entire landscape as the sun set."

to thoroughly spread something, like a liquid or color, throughout a space or object

"Color perfuses the cloth."

"The vibrant dye will perfuse the fabric, creating a beautiful, uniform color."

to be filled with a lot of something, indicating a lively and busy atmosphere

"The market teems with people."

"The rainforest teems with millions of different species of insects birds and mammals that live among the trees."

to extend something across a surface or throughout a space

"Spread the butter."

"Please spread the jam evenly across the warm toast for breakfast."

to separate a group of things and arrange or place them over a large area

"Spread out the map on the table."

"The students spread out across the library to find quiet places to study for their final exams."

to part and move in different directions

"Disperse the crowd."

"The police arrived to disperse the unruly crowd that had gathered in the square."

to spread through a space completely

"Fill the glass."

"The excited children will fill the room with laughter and joyful noise."

to expand to every part of a thing

"Water permeates the soil."

"The strong smell of freshly brewed coffee permeated the entire house and made everyone feel warm and cozy in the morning."

to fill something or someone with a particular quality, flavor, or emotion

"Infuse the tea."

"The chef wanted to infuse the broth with aromatic herbs for a richer taste."

to exist in every part of a thing in a noticeable manner

"Run through the list."

"A sense of unease began to run through the assembled group as the news unfolded."

to completely fill something with a substance

"Water impregnates the sponge."

"The porous sponge will readily impregnate itself with the spilled liquid."

to pour or to put a significant amount of something into a place or thing to the point of not being able to add anymore

"Saturate the sponge."

"The heavy rain will saturate the dry earth, bringing much-needed relief to the garden."

to spread through something and cause positive change or enhancement

"Joy leavens the mood."

"Her infectious optimism began to leaven the mood of the entire team."

to go and bring a person or thing, typically at someone's request or for a specific purpose

"Fetch my keys please."

"The loyal dog was trained to fetch the newspaper from the doorstep every morning without fail."

to reach for something and hold it

"Please take this book."

"He reached out to take the offered hand and gratefully accepted the assistance."

to gain possession of something

"How did you come by it?"

"She managed to come by a rare first edition of the book."

to receive or come to have something

"I get a present."

"She was thrilled to finally get the promotion she had been working towards for so long."

to be given something or to accept something that is sent

"I received a gift yesterday."

"She was very happy to receive a birthday card from her best friend who lives far away."

to get something, often with difficulty

"He managed to obtain a visa."

"It can be difficult to obtain a visa for some countries without providing extensive documentation about your travel plans."

to gain something, particularly something beneficial, as the result of one's actions

"You reap what you sow."

"After years of hard work, they will finally reap the rewards of their efforts."

to come to a place with someone or something

"Bring your ID card please."

"Can you bring your laptop to the meeting so we can present the slides together."

to gather payments owed by individuals or entities

"I collect money owed."

"The treasurer is responsible for collecting all membership dues by the deadline."

to obtain something, especially through effort or skill

"He procured the necessary documents."

"The spy needed to procure a copy of the secret document without being detected by the security guards at the building."

to go and get back something that was lost or left behind

"Retrieve your keys, please."

"The search team was sent to retrieve the lost equipment from the wreckage."

to get back something that has been lost, taken away, etc.

"Reclaim your lost item."

"The government aims to reclaim land that was previously contaminated."

to regain the possession of a thing or person

"Take back the stolen item."

"I need to take back this faulty appliance to the store for a full refund or an exchange."

to get something from a specific source

"Derive joy from life."

"Many people derive immense satisfaction from helping others in their community."

to get something through asking without offering anything in exchange

"He bums rides from friends."

"Could I bum a few dollars from you until payday because I'm completely out of cash right now?"

to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

"She inherits a house from her grandmother."

"When his grandfather died he was surprised to inherit a large house and a considerable amount of money."