Verbs Related to Liquids, Verbs Related to Fire, Verbs Related to Technology and 8 More Topics · Verbs: Topic-Related Verbs

to move smoothly and continuously in one direction, especially in a current or stream

"The river flows to the sea."

"The river flows gently through the valley before eventually joining the larger river downstream."

(of a liquid) to flow plentifully and without interruption

"Water will stream down."

"After the heavy rainfall, water began to stream down the mountainside into the valley."

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

"Pour the milk now."

"Could you please pour some water into my glass while I'm busy?"

(of liquid or gas) to escape through a hole or crack in a container or structure

"The pipe will leak."

"We noticed a small amount of water begin to leak from the old radiator."

to accidentally cause a liquid or substance to flow out of its container or onto a surface

"Do not spill your drink."

"The clumsy waiter managed to spill the entire tray of drinks on the guests."

to put something in a liquid for a period of time to allow it to absorb or become saturated

"Soak the clothes in water."

"You should soak the beans overnight before cooking them for better texture."

to make something slightly wet or moist

"Dampen the cloth slightly."

"She decided to dampen the tea towel before wiping down the sticky countertop."

to take in energy, liquid, etc.

"The sponge will absorb water."

"This special material is designed to absorb excess moisture and prevent mold growth."

to pour liquid onto something, covering it completely

"Douse the fire quickly."

"The firefighters arrived and began to douse the burning building with water."

to make the sky or air overcast

"Clouds will cloud the sky."

"Heavy storm clouds began to gather, threatening to cloud the otherwise clear afternoon sky."

(of water) to fall from the sky as small ice particles

"It will hail soon."

"The weather forecast warned that the temperature would drop rapidly, causing large hailstones to hail."

(of a river) to become filled and overflown with water and spread it onto the surrounding lands

"Heavy rain floods the streets quickly."

"The heavy rainfall caused the river to flood and damage several houses near the bank."

to take out the liquid from something in a way that it is not wet anymore

"I dry my wet clothes."

"You should hang your wet clothes outside to dry under the warm sun."

to break apart violently and noisily in a way that causes destruction

"The bomb explodes with a loud bang."

"The gas tank exploded suddenly causing a massive fire that destroyed the entire building."

to suddenly and violently break open or apart, particularly as a result of internal pressure

"The dam burst from pressure."

"The balloon burst with a loud pop when the child squeezed it too hard with his small hands."

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

"They blast the wall."

"The demolition crew will blast the old building to make way for new construction."

to explode suddenly and violently due to a strong chemical or physical reaction

"The bomb will detonate."

"The engineers carefully monitored the device, fearing it might detonate unexpectedly."

to explode forcefully and releasing energy through a chemical or physical reaction

"The building will blow up."

"The demolition crew planned to blow up the old structure safely at noon."

(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode

"The alarm will go off."

"The soldiers were warned that the mines could go off if they stepped on them carelessly during the patrol."

to erupt or burst forth with sudden and intense energy

"His anger will fulminate."

"The politician's speech began calmly but soon began to fulminate with righteous indignation."

(of a volcano) to explode and send smoke, lava, rocks, etc. into the sky

"The volcano will erupt."

"Scientists warned that the volcano was showing signs it might erupt violently."

to burn brightly in a hot gas

"The fire will flame."

"The campfire continued to flame brightly, casting a warm glow on the surrounding forest."

to burn or explode as a result of a chemical reaction with oxygen

"The wood will combust."

"When exposed to the high temperatures, the dry tinder was likely to combust rapidly."

to burn and give off a strong light

"The signal will flare."

"The distress signal was designed to flare brightly for several minutes to attract attention."

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

"The house will burn."

"Do not leave the candles burning when you leave the room because they could cause a serious fire that might destroy your entire house."

to lightly burn something, causing a change in color on its surface

"The toast will char."

"He left the bread in the toaster too long, causing it to char around the edges."

to lightly burn the surface of something with intense heat

"The steak will sear."

"The chef used a very hot pan to sear the steak, creating a delicious crust."

to burn in a very bright and strong flame

"The fire will blaze."

"The bonfire began to blaze, sending sparks high into the night sky."

(of fire or a light) to stop giving heat or brightness

"The candle will go out."

"As the wind picked up, the fragile candle flame began to flicker and eventually go out."

to select an item or function from a computer screen, etc. using a mouse or touchpad

"Click the mouse button now."

"Click the blue button on the screen to continue to the next page of the website."

to make improvements or changes to software, apps, or electronic devices to enhance their features or fix issues

"We must update the app."

"The software company released a new patch to update the application with enhanced security features."

to prevent someone from contacting or viewing one's activities on social media

"Block this user."

"If someone is harassing you online, you have the option to block them immediately."

(computing) to illegally access a computer system, network, or online account in order to find, use, or change the information it contains

"Hackers tried to hack into the system."

"The cyber criminal tried to hack into the bank's database to steal customer information but the security system stopped him completely."

to write a set of codes in order to make a computer or a machine perform a particular task

"He learned to program."

"She learned to program computers at a young age and eventually became a successful software engineer at a large tech company."

to post or send something on X social media

"She tweets about current events daily."

"The celebrity often tweets about her daily life and shares photos with millions of followers online."

to produce or supply information using a computer or any other device

"The computer will output data."

"This advanced program can output the complex financial data in a variety of user-friendly formats."

(mathematics) to add a number to itself a certain number of times

"We multiply by two."

"You can quickly multiply large numbers using a calculator or mental math techniques."

(mathematics) to put numbers or amounts together and find the total

"We add two numbers."

"To find the total cost, you must add the price of each item together."

to increase something by two times its original amount or value

"Double the recipe for more cookies."

"The company's profits doubled in the last year due to increased sales and better marketing strategies."

(mathematics) to calculate how many times a number contains another number

"She divides the pizza into slices."

"When you divide twelve by three you get four because three multiplied by four equals exactly twelve with nothing left over."

to multiply a value or number by itself two times

"Cube the number three."

"To find the volume of a perfect cube, you must cube the length of one of its sides."

to add up numbers or quantities to find the overall amount

"Please total these numbers."

"The accountant will carefully total all the expenses from the business trip to prepare the final report."

to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it

"Stir the soup occasionally while cooking."

"She used a long wooden spoon to stir the soup gently so that it would not burn at the bottom of the pot."

to cut food or other things into thin, flat pieces

"Slice the bread carefully."

"Please slice the bread into thin even pieces so they will fit into the toaster slots properly."

to stir cream very hard until it transforms into butter

"Churn the cream."

"With enough effort, you can churn heavy cream into fresh, homemade butter."

to make a substance smooth by beating or mixing

"Cream the butter."

"Beat the butter and sugar together until you cream them into a fluffy mixture."

to provide a meeting, party, etc. with food and drink

"We cater the event."

"The catering company was hired to provide delicious food and drinks for the wedding reception and all its guests."

to offer or present food or drink to someone

"The waiter serves food quickly."

"The restaurant serves breakfast until eleven in the morning and lunch begins at noon."

to physically stir something in order to mix or loosen its contents

"Shake up the bottle."

"He carefully picked up the bottle and gave it a gentle shake up to mix the ingredients."

to make food with heat

"Cook dinner for the family."

"He learned to cook simple meals after moving out of his parents' house because he did not want to eat fast food every day."

to cook food directly over or under high heat, typically on a metal tray

"Grill the chicken for dinner."

"We plan to grill hamburgers and hot dogs in the backyard for the family barbecue this weekend."

to cook something, especially meat, over a fire or in an oven for an extended period

"Roast the vegetables in the oven."

"The chef will roast the chicken slowly in the oven until the skin becomes golden brown and crispy."

to make food such as bread or cheese brown by heating it

"Toast the bread until golden brown."

"She likes to toast her bagel until it is golden brown and then spread a thick layer of cream cheese on top."

to cook something at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

"Stew the meat for several hours."

"You can stew the beef for several hours with carrots and potatoes to make a warm and hearty winter meal."

to add salt to food or another substance in order to enhance its flavor

"Please salt the soup."

"He chose to salt the steak generously before grilling it to perfection."

to make something taste sweeter

"Sweeten the tea."

"A touch of honey will naturally sweeten the herbal tea without adding refined sugar."

to put a seed, plant, etc. in the ground to grow

"Gardeners plant flowers in the garden."

"The farmer woke up early every morning to plant hundreds of vegetable seeds in the rich soil of his large field."

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

"Farmers sow seeds in the spring."

"The farmer will sow the seeds in early spring to ensure a good harvest in autumn."

to spread small plant parts over soil to start their growth

"Seed the garden bed."

"It is best to seed the vegetable garden in early spring after the last frost."

to prepare land for raising crops or growing plants

"They cultivate the garden."

"The gardeners worked diligently to cultivate the soil, ensuring it was rich and ready for planting a variety of colorful flowers."

to cut and collect a crop

"Farmers harvest wheat during the summer."

"Farmers usually harvest wheat in late summer when the grains are fully ripe and golden."

to cut or gather a crop

"They reap the harvest in autumn."

"The farmers worked diligently in the fields to reap the ripe wheat before the storm arrived."

(of a farm or an industry) to grow or produce a crop or product

"This tree yields delicious fruit every year."

"The fertile land is expected to yield a bountiful harvest of corn and soybeans this season."

to plant by burying the base of a plant in soil

"Root the plant here."

"To ensure successful growth, it is important to root the young sapling deeply in fertile soil."

to supply crops, land, etc. with water, typically by artificial means

"Farmers irrigate their crops regularly."

"Farmers must irrigate their crops regularly during the dry season to prevent the soil from becoming too dry."

to increase productivity of the soil by spreading suitable substances on it

"Fertilize the plants every month."

"Farmers use various methods to fertilize their crops and enrich the soil with essential nutrients to ensure a good harvest."

(of an animal) to have sex and give birth to young

"Dogs breed in spring."

"Many species of fish breed during specific seasons to ensure the survival of their young."

to collect milk from animals such as cows, goats, etc.

"She milks the cows every morning."

"The farmer wakes up at dawn every day to milk his cows before breakfast."

(of a fish, frog, etc.) to lay or release eggs

"The fish will spawn soon."

"During the spring migration, salmon will return to their native rivers to spawn."

to make a wild animal or bird fit for living with people

"They tame the wild horses."

"The zookeepers worked diligently to tame the lions, making them accustomed to human presence."

(of a plant) to bear flowers, especially flowers that are not fully open

"The flowers will blossom."

"The cherry trees in the park will blossom beautifully in the spring sunshine."

(of a plant) to produce or display blossoms or blooms

"The roses flower in June."

"The beautiful rose bushes in the garden will flower in late spring and continue blooming through the summer months."

(of a plant) to produce flowers and display them in full color

"Flowers bloom beautifully in the spring."

"The cherry blossom trees usually bloom in early spring and attract many tourists to the park."

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

"Clean your room every week."

"I need to clean my room this weekend because it is very messy and disorganized."

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

"Wash your hands before eating."

"Please wash your hands before dinner because we just came from the garden."

to clean something quickly with water, often without using soap, in order to remove dirt or other substances

"Rinse the fruit carefully."

"Please rinse the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water to remove any residual pesticides."

to bathe under a continuous flow of water, typically for cleansing the body

"He showers every morning before work."

"You should shower immediately after exercising to wash away the sweat and bacteria from your skin."

to clean something thoroughly by scrubbing it hard with a rough or tough material

"Scour the dirty pan."

"He had to scour the old cast iron skillet until it gleamed despite its previous state of neglect."

to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens

"I need to launder the sheets."

"She decided to launder the delicate linens herself, using a gentle cycle and a mild detergent."

to remove unnecessary or unwanted items or things from a place

"Let's clear out."

"We need to clear out the attic this weekend and donate any items we no longer need or use."

to clean plates, cups, bowls, or other kitchen items after eating

"Wash up the dishes."

"After the big family dinner, everyone helped to wash up all the dirty plates and cutlery."

to completely empty or remove the contents of a space, container, or place, often thorough cleaning

"Clean out the old cupboard."

"We need to clean out the garage this weekend to finally get rid of all the accumulated clutter."

to clean a place by using a broom

"She sweeps the floor every evening."

"The janitor sweeps the school hallways every evening after all the students and teachers have gone home."

to clean between teeth using a thin thread or similar tool

"Floss your teeth every night."

"The dentist reminded her patient to floss daily to remove plaque from between the teeth."

to remove hair from the body using a razor or similar tool

"He shaves his beard before work."

"My grandfather still prefers to shave with a traditional straight razor rather than an electric one."

to make someone look neat and clean by fixing their hair, clothes, or overall appearance

"Groom your appearance."

"The parents spent time carefully grooming their son's hair before his important school photograph."

to perform music on a musical instrument

"He can play piano."

"She learned to play the violin with remarkable skill during her youth."

to create a sequence of dance steps, often set to music, for a performance or production

"She choreographed the entire dance routine."

"The talented dancer was hired to choreograph the elaborate dance numbers for the upcoming Broadway musical production."

to begin playing a musical instrument, typically referring to the start of a performance or music session

"Strike up the music."

"The orchestra began to strike up a lively tune as the conductor raised his baton."

to perform a role or a scene on stage

"Act out the story."

"The drama students were asked to act out the famous balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet."

to capture or represent something in a photograph or drawing

"Picture the happy scene."

"The photographer skillfully managed to picture the fleeting moment of joy on the child's face."

to use pictures in a book, magazine, etc.

"The book will illustrate the story."

"The author chose to illustrate the children's book with vibrant and imaginative drawings."

to bring characters or objects to life through movement using animation techniques or computer programs

"Animate the cartoon."

"The skilled animators worked diligently to animate the characters, bringing their personalities to life."

to present a play or other event to an audience

"Stage the play soon."

"The theater company plans to stage a revival of the beloved musical next spring."

to change the original language of a movie or TV show into another language

"They dub foreign films into English."

"The foreign film was dubbed into English so that American audiences could understand the dialogue without reading subtitles."