Useful Verbs: English Vocabulary List

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

"Listen carefully to the instructions."

"It is important to listen carefully to what others are saying instead of just waiting for your turn to speak."

to really not like something or someone

"I hate waking up early."

"I hate waking up early on weekends because I prefer to sleep late."

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

"Children learn new things daily."

"Students learn more effectively when they are actively engaged in the lesson rather than passively listening to a lecture."

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

"She wants to teach English abroad."

"My grandmother taught me how to cook traditional family recipes that have been passed down through many generations."

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

"Plants need sunlight and water."

"Plants need sunlight water and nutrients from the soil to grow healthy and strong."

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

"Can you hear the dog?"

"Can you hear the gentle rain tapping on the roof? It's quite soothing."

to notice a thing or person with our eyes

"I can see the cat."

"From the mountaintop, we could clearly see the entire valley spread out below us."

to turn our eyes toward a person or thing that we want to see

"Look at the beautiful painting."

"Look at the beautiful sunset painting the sky in shades of orange pink and purple."

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

"Watch the movie with subtitles."

"The children love to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings while eating a big bowl of sugary cereal."

to put our hand or body part on a thing or person

"Do not touch the hot stove."

"The sign on the museum wall warned visitors not to touch the ancient artifacts because the oils on their skin could cause damage."

to experience a particular emotion

"I feel very sad."

"He felt a surge of relief when he finally found his lost wallet on the street."

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

"Let's talk about your future plans."

"The therapist encouraged her patient to talk openly about his feelings without fear of being judged or criticized."

to telephone a place or person

"Please call me later."

"Could you call the office to confirm our appointment for tomorrow morning?"

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

"I really like chocolate ice cream."

"Most children like to eat ice cream on hot summer days because it helps them cool down quickly."

to have very strong feelings for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

"I love my family very much."

"She loves to read mystery novels in her free time especially those by Agatha Christie."

to have some information about something

"I know the answer to that."

"I have known my best friend since we were five years old and we have shared many wonderful memories together."

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

"I ask for help."

"He decided to ask his professor for an extension on his research paper."

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

"Study hard for your final exams."

"She needs to study for at least three hours every night to prepare for her difficult medical school entrance exams."

to wish to do or have something

"I want a new bicycle."

"The baby wants his bottle right now because he is very hungry and tired."

to possess or use something with someone else at the same time

"Share your toys with friends."

"The children learned to share their toys with each other during playtime at school."

to move something or someone from one place or position to another

"Put the book on the table."

"Please put the dirty dishes in the sink so I can wash them later."

to make a person or thing ready for doing something

"Prepare the vegetables for the soup."

"The chef will prepare a special seven course tasting menu for the guests at the exclusive dinner event tonight."

to decide on and make arrangements or preparations for something ahead of time

"We plan a trip soon."

"We plan to visit our grandparents next weekend if the weather is nice and sunny."

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

"Please explain the rules clearly."

"The teacher used simple diagrams to explain the complex scientific concept to the confused students."

to make something full

"Fill the glass with water."

"Can you fill this glass with water for me because I am very thirsty after my run."

to move or travel through the air

"Birds fly in the sky."

"The eagles gracefully fly high above the mountain peaks, soaring on the wind currents."

to experience a specific condition, state, or action

"I get tired."

"After the long journey, he began to get quite weary and longed for a comfortable bed."

to start or grow to be

"She wants to become a teacher."

"He wants to become a pilot when he grows up and fly airplanes all over the world."