Top 201 - 225 Verbs: English Vocabulary List

to eject what has been eaten or drunk through the mouth

"He vomited after eating bad food."

"The sick passenger began to vomit during the turbulent flight and the flight attendant brought him a bag."

to not let someone do something

"Vaccines prevent many serious diseases."

"Regular hand washing can help prevent the spread of infectious diseases in schools and other public places."

to really not like something or someone

"I hate waking up early."

"I hate waking up early on weekends because I prefer to sleep late."

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 make someone become relaxed and quiet

"Music helps calm the anxious child."

"The mother tried to calm her crying baby by rocking him gently and singing a lullaby."

to desire something to occur or to be true even though it is improbable or not possible

"She wishes for good luck today."

"I wish you good luck on your final exams which are starting next Monday morning."

to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts

"Evidence proves his innocence completely."

"The lawyer tried to prove that his client was innocent by presenting new evidence to the court."

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

"Assume he is wrong."

"Do not assume that everyone shares your opinions because people come from different backgrounds and have various perspectives."

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

"This box contains old photographs."

"The old wooden box contained many valuable treasures that had been hidden for centuries."

to move from a lower to a higher position

"The sun will rise."

"The hot air balloon began to rise slowly into the clear blue sky."

to remain alive after enduring a specific hazardous or critical event

"Animals survive in harsh environments successfully."

"The hikers managed to survive for three days without food by drinking water from a nearby stream."

to keep something in a secret place, preventing it from being seen

"Hide the gift behind your back."

"The little boy tried to hide behind the curtain so his mother could not find him."

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

"Citizens vote for their leaders."

"Citizens over the age of eighteen have the right to vote in national elections and choose their political representatives."

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

"Doctors recommend eight hours of sleep."

"I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh local ingredients."

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

"Babies sleep for many hours."

"Most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night to function properly and maintain good health."

to cover or give the details of an event in written or spoken form as a journalist on TV, etc.

"Report the news."

"The brave correspondent will report live from the war-torn region."

to make a person or thing ready for doing something

"Prepare the vegetables for the soup."

"The chef will prepare a special seven course tasting menu for the guests at the exclusive dinner event tonight."

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

"Ideas spread quickly now."

"The wildfire spread rapidly through the dry forest because of the strong winds."

to make someone behave a certain way or do a particular action, even if they do not want to

"Do not force him to go."

"The heavy rain forced the cancellation of the outdoor concert which disappointed thousands of ticket holders."

to decide on and make arrangements or preparations for something ahead of time

"We plan a trip soon."

"We plan to visit our grandparents next weekend if the weather is nice and sunny."

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

"We visit grandma every Sunday."

"We plan to visit our aunt in the hospital after she has her surgery next week."

to tell someone our name so they can know us, or to tell them someone else's name so they can know each other, normally happening in the first meeting

"Introduce me to him."

"Let me introduce you to my sister whose name is Sarah and she loves to paint."

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

"Please accept my sincere apology."

"It took her a long time to accept that she had made a mistake and needed to apologize sincerely."

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

"He claims he is innocent."

"The politician made a bold claim about economic growth without providing any supporting evidence."

to be thankful for something

"I appreciate your honest feedback."

"I appreciate your honest feedback even though it was difficult to hear because it will help me improve."