Essential Verbs

to have in your hands or arms

They held candles during the power outage.

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

The detective easily identifies the suspect from the security footage.

to contain or include something as a necessary part

Any investment involves an element of risk.

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

He told a funny joke that made everyone at the party laugh.

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

She had to knock on the door to announce her arrival.

to guide or show the direction for others to follow

The tour guide led us through the museum.

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

Every morning, she lifts weights at the gym for strength training.

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

The room was filled with bright light from the lamp.

to establish a physical connection or attachment between two or more things

The bridge links the island to the mainland, providing a route for vehicles and pedestrians.

to secure something with a lock or seal

Before leaving, he had to lock the front door to ensure the security of the house.

to leave a sign, line, etc. on something

Please use a pencil to mark the location where the measurements should be taken.

a small piece of thick material placed on the floor, often for decoration or comfort

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

During the meeting, please mention any concerns or suggestions you may have.

the ability in a person that makes them think, feel, or imagine

She has a brilliant mind for solving puzzles.

(of a part of the body) lacking feeling or sensation

The hiker's feet went numb from hiking in the snow for hours.

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

I organize the annual charity event for our community.

used for showing that someone or something belongs to or is connected with a particular person or thing

Each plant has its own pot in the garden.

to put clothes and other things needed for travel into a bag, suitcase, etc.

Before the trip, she had to pack her suitcase with essentials.

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

The photographer captured a breathtaking sunset in a stunning landscape photograph.

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

The meteorologist predicted rain for the weekend based on weather patterns.

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

She received a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a birthday present.

to not let someone do something

The security guard prevented the unauthorized person from entering the building.

to create a number of copies of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

The publishing company prints thousands of books each month.

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

He promised to help her with the project last week.

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

The children race each other to the tree.

to close something

Before going to bed, she had to shut all the windows to keep the cold air out.

to show the correct way or place to someone

The map will guide you to the destination.

to end the life of someone or something

The hunter aimed carefully to kill the deer for food.

to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position

She set the book on the table.

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

He flew a kite in the park on a sunny day.