Top 351 - 375 Verbs: English Vocabulary List

to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands

"Workers dig a deep hole underground."

"The archaeologists will dig carefully at the site to uncover ancient artifacts buried beneath the ground for centuries."

to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion

"The family prays together every evening."

"The family prays together every evening before dinner thanking God for their blessings."

to interest and draw someone or something toward oneself through specific features or qualities

"Sweet smells attract bees and wasps."

"The bright colorful flowers are designed to attract bees and other important pollinating insects to the garden."

to pull something with effort along a surface

"He will drag the box."

"The movers had to drag the heavy furniture up the narrow staircase."

to put someone or something in a position in which they are vulnerable or are at risk

"Expose the child to sun."

"The investigative journalist decided to expose the corruption within the company to the public."

to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

"Cars consume fuel."

"Electric vehicles are designed to consume significantly less energy than traditional gasoline cars."

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

"I will paint that wall."

"She decided to paint the entire living room a soothing shade of blue for a calming atmosphere."

to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

"Can you locate the nearest hospital?"

"The search party was unable to locate the missing hiker until the next morning."

to keep something in a particular place for later use, typically in a systematic or organized manner

"Store the food in airtight containers."

"It is best to store potatoes in a cool dark place rather than in the refrigerator because cold temperatures change their taste."

to not let something increase in amount or number

"Limit your screen time daily."

"You should limit your screen time to two hours per day to protect your eyesight and mental health."

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

"Pour the milk now."

"Could you please pour some water into my glass while I'm busy?"

to say the sound of a letter or word correctly or in a specific way

"How do you pronounce this word?"

"Many foreign learners struggle to pronounce the tricky English th sound correctly because it does not exist in their native language."

to be one's property

"This book belongs to the library."

"This old book used to belong to my grandmother who loved reading classic novels."

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

"He will refuse to go."

"The committee decided to refuse their application for funding due to insufficient documentation."

to attach something to a higher point so that it is supported from above and can swing freely

"Please hang the picture."

"She decided to hang the ornate chandelier from the center of the high ceiling."

to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere

"The tree will block the view."

"A fallen tree blocked the road for several hours until workers could remove it with heavy equipment."

to make someone do something using reasoning, arguments, etc.

"I need to convince my parents."

"It took hours of discussion to convince the committee that the new proposal was better than the original plan."

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

"Ignore the negative comments online."

"It is sometimes better to ignore rude comments rather than responding and escalating the situation further."

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

"Update your software regularly for security."

"It is important to update your software regularly to protect your computer from security vulnerabilities and ensure optimal performance."

to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period

"Species evolve over long periods."

"The company's business model has evolved significantly over the past decade to keep up with changing market demands and new technologies."

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

"Ice will melt in the sun."

"The ice cream began to melt quickly under the hot summer sun so they had to eat it fast before it became a liquid mess."

to experience something in our mind while we are asleep

"I dream of flying."

"Last night, I had a vivid dream about flying over a vast, sparkling ocean under a sky full of stars."

to make the necessary arrangements for an event or activity to take place

"We will organize a party."

"She decided to organize a surprise birthday party for her best friend next month."

to show or say that something is the case, particularly by providing proof

"Please confirm your reservation online."

"Please confirm your attendance at the conference by replying to this email before the deadline next Friday."

to turn around over and over very fast

"The dancer will spin gracefully."

"The ice skater began to spin faster and faster until she became a blur of color on the frozen rink."