Common Verbs

to go somewhere with someone

Sarah asked John to accompany her to the concert.

to buy or begin to have something

Sophie was thrilled to acquire a rare and valuable stamp for her collection.

to go close or closer to something or someone

She approached the podium with confidence before giving her speech.

a subject of significance or interest to someone or something

Environmental issues are a major concern for many people.

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

After completing the project ahead of schedule, she deserved the recognition and praise from her team.

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

The pattern on the fabric emerged slowly as the dye set in.

engage or hire for work

to forgive someone for making a mistake, etc.

Understanding the circumstances, she chose to excuse her colleague for the unintentional oversight.

to make someone admire and respect one

His exceptional skills in leadership impressed his colleagues.

to stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily

She interrupted the meeting to ask a question.

a line of mountains or hills

The Rocky Mountain range stretches from Canada down to New Mexico, offering breathtaking vistas and challenging climbs.

to fully depend on someone or something

Many people rely on their smartphones for everyday tasks.

to keep something in one's thoughts or mental awareness

Even after many years, she could still retain vivid memories of her childhood home.

to make information that was previously unknown or kept in secrecy publicly known

In her memoir, the author courageously revealed her struggles with mental illness.

to try to find a particular thing or person

The detective regularly seeks clues to solve complex cases.

any of the five natural abilities of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste

Sight is a sense that allows us to see the world around us.

the outer form or edges of something or someone

The children enjoyed cutting out different shapes from colored paper during the art class.

to move from a particular place or position to another

As the storm approached, residents were advised to shift to higher ground.

a gymnastics position where the legs are extended in opposite directions, either sideways or front and back

She performed a flawless split during her floor exercise routine.

a small usually round mark that has a different color or texture from the surface it is on

There was a dark spot on the carpet where the spilled coffee had dried.

someone or something that is being described, discussed, or dealt with

The main subject of today's lecture is the French Revolution.

to be around something on all sides

The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions

Frustrated with the situation, he began to swear loudly, expressing his discontent.

a drop of salty liquid produced by the eyes

a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there

He walked along the track until he reached the village.

the action of taking something from one place to another

The transfer of power took place peacefully after the election results were announced.

to change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object

The renovation project aims to transform the old building into a modern and functional space.

to persistently try to motivate or support someone, particularly to pursue their goals

The teacher urged her students to explore their passions and pursue their interests with determination.

to differ or deviate from a standard or expected condition

The results of the experiment vary significantly from the predicted outcomes, indicating unexpected factors at play.

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

The students often whisper during the silent reading time.

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

The gardeners enriched the soil with compost to improve plant growth.

to travel or move from one location to another

He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family.

anything that we can hear

The sound of birds chirping greeted us as we entered the park.

to wake up later than one intended to

Many people tend to oversleep on weekends after a busy week.

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

Historical artifacts are preserved in museums to maintain their original condition.

to apply a new coating or material to reconstruct the surface of something, especially a road or pavement

The city decided to resurface the main roads to improve the overall driving experience.