Top 326 - 350 Verbs: English Vocabulary List

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

"I prefer tea over coffee."

"Many people prefer to shop online rather than in physical stores because it saves time and effort."

to touch someone else's lips or other body parts with one's lips to show love, sexual desire, respect, etc.

"The couple kissed under moonlight."

"The young couple kissed each other goodbye at the airport before she boarded her flight to Paris."

to try to complete or do something difficult

"Do not attempt this dangerous stunt."

"Do not attempt to repair the electrical wiring yourself unless you are a qualified electrician because it is dangerous."

to bite and crush food into smaller pieces with the teeth to make it easier to swallow

"Chew your food thoroughly before swallowing."

"You should chew your food thoroughly before swallowing to aid digestion and prevent choking hazards."

to encourage or show support or praise for someone by shouting

"The crowd cheered for the winner."

"The crowd began to cheer loudly when their favorite team scored the winning goal in the final minute of the game."

to bring something to an end by making it whole

"Workers complete all tasks on time."

"The construction workers managed to complete the new bridge ahead of schedule despite facing many unexpected challenges and difficult weather conditions."

to capture or record moving images, typically using a camera or video recording device

"They filmed a movie here."

"They plan to film the documentary in several different countries across Europe and Asia."

to come together in a place, typically for a specific purpose or activity

"People gather here."

"Friends and family will gather at the park for a picnic on Saturday afternoon."

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

"Attach the label here."

"Please attach the necessary documents to the email before sending it out."

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

"I challenge you to race."

"The coach decided to challenge his star player to beat the existing personal best."

to be the same as or similar to something else

"They match well."

"The color of the new curtains will perfectly match the existing décor in the living room."

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

"He can lift heavy weights easily."

"He injured his back while trying to lift a heavy box without using proper lifting techniques."

to get away from captivity

"The prisoner tried to escape."

"The prisoner tried to escape by digging a tunnel under the prison wall but was caught before he could get out."

to get something, often with difficulty

"He managed to obtain a visa."

"It can be difficult to obtain a visa for some countries without providing extensive documentation about your travel plans."

to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.

"Upgrade your phone to the latest model."

"You should upgrade your computer's operating system to the latest version to protect yourself from new security threats and viruses."

to exchange information, news, ideas, etc. with someone

"We communicate through email and phone."

"Effective managers know how to communicate clearly with their employees to avoid misunderstandings and improve productivity."

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

"He finally agreed to admit his mistake."

"After hours of interrogation the suspect finally admitted to committing the crime and apologized for his actions."

to sit on and control the movement of an animal, especially a horse

"I can ride."

"She learned to confidently ride her horse through the challenging cross-country course."

to divide or disconnect something from a larger whole

"Separate the eggs."

"It is important to separate your recyclable materials from the general waste."

to turn over quickly with a sudden move

"Flip the pancake when it bubbles."

"You need to flip the pancakes when the bubbles start to appear on the top surface."

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

"Pilots land the plane very smoothly."

"The pilot managed to land the damaged plane safely on the emergency runway despite the terrible weather conditions and poor visibility."

to hit a thing or person with the foot

"Don't kick the dog."

"The frustrated player attempted to kick the ball, but missed entirely."

to carefully watch something in order gain knowledge or understanding about the subject

"The scientist observed the cells dividing."

"The biologist spent several weeks in the rainforest to observe the behavior of a rare species of monkey in its natural habitat."

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 no longer be able be found or located, often leading to frustration

"My keys disappear often."

"The missing hiker seemed to completely disappear, leaving behind no trace whatsoever."