Top 376 - 400 Verbs: English Vocabulary List

to do a particular thing or have the qualities needed for being punished or rewarded

"She deserves a promotion for her hard work."

"She deserves a promotion because she has worked very hard and achieved excellent results for the company this year."

to shout very loudly

"Do not yell in the library."

"The angry coach started to yell instructions at his players from the side of the field because they were losing the match badly."

to say that something is going to happen before it actually takes place

"The weatherman predicts rain tomorrow."

"The weather report predicts rain for tomorrow so do not forget to bring your umbrella with you."

to cover an object in paper, soft fabric, etc.

"She wraps the gift with colorful paper."

"Please wrap the gift in colorful paper and tie it with a ribbon before giving it."

to communicate with others, particularly while spending time with them

"Children need to interact with peers."

"Teachers should encourage students to interact with each other during group activities to develop social skills and teamwork."

to clearly and formally express something in speech or writing

"Please state your full name."

"The witness stated clearly that he saw the defendant at the crime scene just before the incident occurred."

to move to a higher position or rank

"He will promote to manager."

"The diligent employee was excited to promote to a managerial position after years of hard work."

to strongly disagree with a policy, plan, idea, etc. and try to prevent or change it

"Many citizens oppose the new law."

"Many citizens oppose the construction of a new shopping mall because it would destroy the local park."

to give something a particular form

"Exercise helps shape your body."

"The sculptor used a variety of tools to shape the rough block of marble into a beautiful human figure."

to feel less worried or stressed

"Sit down and relax for a while."

"After a long stressful week at work she decided to relax by taking a hot bath and reading her favorite book."

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

"New evidence emerges during the investigation."

"The sun finally emerged from behind the dark clouds after three days of continuous heavy rain and gloomy weather."

to move smoothly and continuously in one direction, especially in a current or stream

"The river flows to the sea."

"The river flows gently through the valley before eventually joining the larger river downstream."

to stop working, moving, or doing an activity for a period of time and sit or lie down to relax

"You should rest after working hard."

"The doctor advised him to rest for at least two weeks after the surgery to allow his body to heal properly."

to speak loudly, often associated with expressing anger or when you cannot hear what the other person is saying

"Do not shout at your parents."

"The coach shouted instructions to the players from the sidelines because the stadium was extremely loud and noisy."

to not let any harm come to someone or something

"Soldiers defend their country bravely."

"The lawyer worked tirelessly to defend her client against the serious charges that could have put him in prison."

to take part in or become involved with something actively

"Let's engage in the game."

"She decided to engage actively in the community project to make a positive impact."

to hit a door, surface, etc. in a way to attract attention, especially expecting it to be opened

"I will knock the door."

"Please knock firmly on the wooden door if no one answers your initial attempt."

(often used in negative or question form) to be upset, offended, or bothered by something

"I don't mind it."

"Please don't mind the mess; we're in the middle of renovating the entire house."

to become healthy again

"Time helps heal emotional wounds too."

"The wound on his leg took nearly three weeks to heal completely after the accident."

to enlarge or lengthen something

"We will extend the deadline."

"The company decided to extend the deadline for project submissions by another two weeks."

to follow someone or something by examining the marks they leave behind in order to catch them or know what they are doing

"Scientists track the animal's movements carefully."

"The police used dogs to track the missing child through the forest after he wandered away from home."

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

"The sign indicates the correct direction."

"The arrows on the floor indicate the direction of the emergency exit in case of a fire."

to leave a sign, line, etc. on something

"She marks the correct answer box."

"Please mark the important dates on your calendar so you do not forget them."

to be divided into smaller groups or parts

"The group will split."

"After the discussion, the committee decided to split into smaller working groups to address specific issues."

to use something without care or more than needed

"Do not waste your time and energy."

"Do not waste your time worrying about things that you cannot change because it will not help."