Top 151 - 175 Verbs: English Vocabulary List

to make a person or thing better

"Practice will improve your skills."

"Regular practice is the best way to improve your language skills and become more fluent over time."

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

"Learn to control your emotions."

"The new software helps drivers control their vehicle's speed and maintain a safe distance from other cars."

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

"Students worry about the exam results."

"Parents often worry about their teenage children when they go out at night but they need to learn to trust them and give them independence."

to stay in the same state or condition

"The rain will remain."

"Despite the changes, their friendship continued to remain strong and unwavering through the years."

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

"You must face your fears."

"Young people today face many challenges when trying to find stable employment after graduating from university."

to allow the presence of an unpleasant person, thing, or situation without complaining or giving up

"He cannot bear the pain."

"He could not bear the pain any longer so he decided to visit the emergency room immediately."

to want to know about something particular

"She wonders about the future often."

"I often wonder what my life would be like if I had chosen a different career path."

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

"Study hard for your final exams."

"She needs to study for at least three hours every night to prepare for her difficult medical school entrance exams."

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

"Apply for the job online."

"She decided to apply for the management position because she felt she had the necessary qualifications and experience."

to do something difficult successfully

"She can manage it."

"Despite numerous setbacks, the determined entrepreneur managed to successfully launch her innovative new business."

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

"We must reduce waste at home."

"Switching to energy efficient light bulbs can significantly reduce your household electricity bills over time."

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

"Animals adapt to their environment."

"Animals must adapt quickly to changing environmental conditions if they want to survive in the wild."

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

"I love to travel abroad."

"She loves to travel to different countries and learn about their cultures and traditions."

to give a name to something or someone

"Name the dog please."

"The proud parents decided to name their newborn baby after his grandfather."

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

"I suggest eating at that restaurant."

"The doctor suggested that I exercise more regularly to improve my cardiovascular health and reduce stress."

to take something away from a position

"She removes the stain with soap."

"You need to remove the battery before cleaning the inside of the remote control."

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 meet and greet someone who has just arrived

"We welcome you here."

"The hotel staff warmly welcomed the guests with cold drinks and refreshing towels after their long journey."

to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

"She compares prices before buying anything."

"It is often useful to compare prices from different online stores before making a large purchase to ensure you are getting the best deal possible."

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

"Drink plenty of water daily."

"It is recommended to drink at least eight glasses of water per day to stay properly hydrated and healthy."

to personally be involved in and understand a particular situation, event, etc.

"Travel abroad to experience new cultures."

"Everyone should experience the feeling of standing on top of a mountain after a difficult climb at least once in their lives."

to take actions to check the quality, reliability, or performance of something

"Test the engine."

"Before approving the design, the engineers will thoroughly test the new aircraft's safety features."

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

"She will carry the bag."

"The porter helped the elderly woman to carry her heavy suitcases up the stairs to her hotel room on the third floor."

to go or come back to a person or place

"He returns the book to the library."

"I need to return this defective product to the store because it stopped working after only three days of normal use."

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

"Treat people kindly."

"It is fundamentally important to treat all individuals with respect, regardless of their background or beliefs."