Top 476 - 500 Verbs: English Vocabulary List

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

"The customers complain about the service."

"Customers often complain when the service is slow but they rarely praise when everything goes perfectly."

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

"She swims every morning."

"The children love to swim in the lake during summer because the water is cool and clean."

to cook in hot oil or fat

"Fry the eggs in butter."

"It is healthier to bake or grill fish rather than fry it in oil because frying adds extra calories and fat."

to transmit a disease to a person, animal, or plant

"A single mosquito can infect many people."

"The virus infected thousands of people within a few weeks causing a serious public health emergency in the region."

to have a strong effect on someone or something

"The new law impacts small businesses greatly."

"The new tax law will directly impact low income families who are already struggling to make ends meet."

to close something

"He shuts the window before sleeping."

"Please shut the door quietly because the baby is sleeping in the next room."

to physically harm something

"The flood damages buildings."

"The storm damaged several cars and houses in the coastal town where we used to live."

to fully remove or get rid of something

"Eliminate unnecessary words from your essay."

"The new software update should eliminate many of the bugs that users have been complaining about recently."

to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair

"The storm ruins the outdoor wedding plans."

"The sudden rainstorm completely ruined our plans for a picnic in the park with our friends."

to forgive someone for making a mistake, etc.

"Please excuse me for being late."

"Please excuse my late arrival because there was a terrible traffic jam on the highway this morning."

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

"He must overcome his fear of heights."

"She managed to overcome her fear of public speaking by practicing regularly and joining a supportive group."

to annoy or trouble someone, especially when they are busy or want to be left alone

"Do not bother me."

"Please do not bother the sleeping baby; she needs her rest."

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

"They hunt deer."

"The lion hunts for food at night when the temperatures are cooler and prey is active."

to break apart violently and noisily in a way that causes destruction

"The bomb explodes with a loud bang."

"The gas tank exploded suddenly causing a massive fire that destroyed the entire building."

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

"The bridge will collapse."

"Due to extensive structural damage, the old building was expected to collapse imminently."

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

"The ceremony will honor veterans."

"The ceremony was held to honor the firefighters who risked their lives to save others during the massive blaze."

to do physical activities or sports to stay healthy and become stronger

"People exercise every day for health."

"Doctors recommend that adults exercise for at least thirty minutes every day to maintain good cardiovascular health and reduce stress levels."

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

"He deletes the unwanted files permanently."

"Please do not delete the important files from the shared folder without asking me first."

to discuss the terms of an agreement or try to reach one

"The union will negotiate a contract."

"The union representatives will negotiate with management to secure better wages and working conditions for all employees."

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

"I will attend the meeting."

"All employees are expected to attend the mandatory training session next week."

to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something

"Convert the currency before traveling."

"The company plans to convert the old warehouse into modern loft apartments for young professionals seeking affordable housing in the city."

to go somewhere with someone

"I will accompany you home."

"The father agreed to accompany his young daughter to the school dance because she was nervous about going alone."

to direct or influence someone's motivation or behavior

"They will guide us."

"Her extensive experience in the field will undoubtedly guide the new team through the complexities of the project."

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

"The workers demand fair wages."

"The protesters gathered outside the government building to demand immediate action on climate change policies."

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

"Children ride bicycles in the park."

"The children love to ride their bicycles around the neighborhood every evening after finishing their homework."