Top 276 - 300 Verbs: English Vocabulary List

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

"You can achieve anything with hard work."

"With hard work and determination anyone can achieve their dreams regardless of their background or circumstances."

to physically cause harm to a person or thing

"She injures her shoulder quite badly."

"The careless worker managed to injure his back while lifting a heavy box without using proper lifting techniques to protect his spine."

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

"Do not steal from other people."

"The employee was fired after trying to steal money from the cash register when he thought no one was watching him."

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

"She records her voice for practice."

"The journalist used a small device to record the entire interview for later use."

to show gratitude to someone for what they have done

"Thank you for your help."

"I want to thank my family for their unwavering support throughout my difficult journey to complete this degree."

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

"He will apologize for his mistake."

"He called his friend to apologize for forgetting their lunch appointment and promised to make it up to him."

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

"Passengers arrive at the airport early."

"The train is expected to arrive at the station at exactly nine o'clock so please do not be late for your important appointment."

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

"Do not scream in the library."

"The children screamed with joy when they saw the fireworks exploding in the colorful night sky."

to become less in amount, size, or degree

"The temperature will decrease tonight."

"The doctor advised him to decrease his salt intake to lower his blood pressure naturally."

to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws

"She forgives him for his mistake."

"It is very difficult to forgive someone who has betrayed your trust but holding onto anger is also unhealthy."

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 give food to a person or an animal

"She feeds the hungry cat please."

"The zookeeper was responsible to feed the hungry lions twice a day with fresh meat and vitamin supplements for their health."

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

"The hungry dog begged for food."

"The hungry stray dog seemed to beg for food every time someone walked past the restaurant."

to shoot a bullet, shell, etc. from a weapon

"He will fire the gun."

"The soldiers were ordered to fire their weapons at the approaching enemy tanks."

to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive

"Great leaders inspire others daily."

"The young athlete hopes to inspire others with her story of overcoming injury and achieving her dreams."

to mix in order to make a single unit

"Combine flour and sugar."

"You should combine the dry ingredients before adding the wet ones for the cake."

to exhale forcefully through the mouth

"Blow out the candle."

"He had to blow with all his might to extinguish the stubborn flames."

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

"Promise me you will return safely."

"I promise to return your book by Friday because I know you need it for your exam."

to gather together things from different places or people

"She collects stamps as a hobby."

"She loves to collect rare stamps from different countries as a hobby."

to produce a newspaper, book, etc. for the public to purchase

"They publish books."

"The publishing house will diligently publish the author's latest novel next month."

to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position

"Lay the book down."

"The construction workers will lay the foundation for the new building next week if the weather permits."

to be around something on all sides

"High walls surround the ancient castle."

"The police surrounded the building to prevent the suspect from escaping through any exits or windows."

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

"Workers earn money from hard work."

"She works as a freelance graphic designer to earn extra money while she completes her university degree in art and design."

to become someone's husband or wife

"He wants to marry his girlfriend."

"After dating for five years they finally decided to marry in a small ceremony surrounded by close friends."

to try to find something or someone by carefully looking or investigating

"Search for the treasure."

"The detectives had to search the entire area for any clues related to the crime."