Top 226 - 250 Verbs: English Vocabulary List

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

"We need to solve this problem."

"The engineer worked late into the night to solve the technical problem that had delayed the project."

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

"He destroys the old documents completely."

"The powerful earthquake managed to destroy hundreds of old buildings in the city center."

to determine the number of people or objects in a group

"Children count from one to ten."

"The kindergarten teacher asked the children to count the colorful blocks on the table and then tell her how many there were in total."

to answer a question in spoken or written form

"She responds to the email promptly."

"The company failed to respond to my complaint within a reasonable amount of time."

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

"We need to discuss the budget."

"The committee will discuss the proposed budget changes during their weekly meeting tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock."

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

"The dog will attack."

"The enemy decided to attack the city unexpectedly during the early morning hours."

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

"She loves to sing in the choir."

"The talented soprano will sing a beautiful aria that requires exceptional vocal control and emotional expression."

to have something as for ourselves

"I own this book."

"He is lucky to own a beautiful house near the beach with a stunning ocean view."

to fill the role or take the place of someone or something

"Replace the bulb."

"The technician was called in to replace the faulty component in the complex machinery."

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury

"Do not beat the drum."

"The aggressive crowd began to beat the man after they wrongly accused him of stealing their belongings."

to require a particular amount of money

"This meal costs about ten dollars."

"The new smartphone costs nearly one thousand dollars which is more than many people can comfortably afford to spend."

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

"Can you identify the suspect?"

"The witness was asked to identify the robber from a lineup of several suspects at the police station this morning."

to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

"Kids love to jump."

"The excited children were eager to jump into the swimming pool on the hot summer day."

to choose someone or something from a group of people or things

"Please select a payment method."

"The hiring committee will select the most qualified candidate based on their experience and interview performance."

to move toward a particular direction

"He heads toward the nearest exit."

"We decided to head toward the beach instead of going to the mountains for our vacation."

to release a particular scent

"The flowers smell sweet."

"The freshly baked bread began to smell wonderfully inviting throughout the entire house."

to fix an object to another, usually with glue or another similar substance

"Glue helps stick the paper pieces together."

"The label will not stick to the surface because it is too wet and greasy."

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

"They argue about money often."

"The siblings argued loudly about who would get the front seat in the car during the long family road trip."

to maintain presence over a period

"This battery lasts for many hours."

"The battery of this laptop can last up to ten hours on a single full charge."

to move to a new position by raising one's foot and then putting it down in a different spot

"Step carefully on the icy sidewalk."

"Please step carefully over the wet floor because it is still very slippery after being mopped recently."

to do or play something many times to become good at it

"Students practice speaking English every day."

"You need to practice playing the piano for at least an hour every day if you want to improve your skills and become a better musician."

to be of the right size or shape for someone

"These shoes fit me well."

"These shoes do not fit my feet because they are too small and tight for me to wear."

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

"Many people suffer from allergies."

"Many people suffer from allergies during spring because of the high pollen levels in the air."

to slightly alter or move something in order to improve it or make it work better

"Adjust your seat before driving."

"You may need to adjust the seat height if you cannot reach the pedals comfortably while driving the car."

to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow

"The baby began to cry loudly."

"The baby began to cry loudly because she was hungry and wanted her mother to feed her."