Essential Verbs

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

The government decided to abolish the death penalty.

to arrange or position things or elements in a straight line or in a coordinated manner

The students were instructed to align their desks in rows for the classroom presentation.

to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a particular purpose

The manager decided to allocate more budget to marketing for increased brand visibility.

to make changes or additions to a document, law, contract, or similar text in order to correct or update it

The committee decided to amend the proposal to address concerns raised during the discussion.

to officially give permission for a specific action, process, etc.

The manager will authorize the contract by signing it, giving official approval for the business deal.

to be disloyal to a person, a group of people, or one's country by giving information about them to their enemy

The spy betrayed his country by passing classified information to the enemy.

to create an hole or gap in something, allowing access or entry

The battering ram breached the castle wall, creating an entry point.

to make someone do something

The convincing argument compelled her to change her stance on the issue.

to give something, particularly money, to make up for the difficulty, pain, damage, etc. that someone has suffered

Insurance companies often compensate policyholders for property damage or loss.

to carefully cover or hide something or someone

The spy used a hat and sunglasses to conceal her identity.

to keep something from change or harm

Conservationists work to conserve natural habitats and protect endangered species.

to look at something carefully and think about it for a long time

He sat in silence to contemplate the vast landscape before him.

to provide a meeting, party, etc. with food and drink

The catering company will cater the wedding reception with a variety of dishes.

to grow plants or crops, especially for farming or commercial purposes

The farm cultivates wheat to supply local bakeries.

to design or invent a new thing or method after much thinking

The engineer devised a groundbreaking solution to the complex engineering problem.

to put something or someone in the place of another

Due to allergies, the chef had to substitute dairy with non-dairy alternatives in the dessert.

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

The manager dictated a set of guidelines for the project.

to reveal something by uncovering it

With a sense of anticipation, she slowly began to disclose the contents of the sealed envelope.

to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural

Twisting the metal frame will distort its structure and weaken its integrity.

to include or represent something as an essential part within a larger entity or concept

The constitution is meant to embody the fundamental rights and freedoms of the citizens.

to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

The manager sought to empower the team by delegating decision-making authority.

to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular

The successful completion of the training program will entitle employees to receive a certification.

to take something out from something else, particularly when it is not easy to do

The dentist had to extract a damaged tooth to relieve the patient's pain.

to indirectly suggest something

The teacher hinted at the upcoming exam by discussing the importance of consistent studying.

to guide someone by providing information, training, or advice, helping them acquire new skills or understand a specific subject

The experienced chef instructed the new apprentice in the art of gourmet cooking.

to stay somewhere longer because one does not want to leave

After the final bell rang, the students decided to linger in the school courtyard.

to disappear slowly

The enthusiasm has faded after months of setbacks.

to appear as a large shape that is unclear, particularly in a manner that is threatening

Dark storm clouds began to loom on the horizon, signaling an approaching thunderstorm.

the extreme feeling of rage and anger

The news of the corruption scandal caused an outrage among the citizens, who demanded justice.

to do or say something to make someone stop worrying or less afraid

The doctor tried to reassure the patient by explaining that the surgery was routine and had a high success rate.

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

She tolerates the inconveniences of public transportation without complaining.

to not notice or see something

In her haste, she might overlook the important details in the document.

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

Skipping maintenance checks might undermine the long-term reliability of the equipment.

to make a sincere promise to do or not to do something particular

The couple vowed to support each other through thick and thin.

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.

to impress or surprise someone very much

The magician's incredible tricks astonished the audience.

to discuss, consider, or deal with again, usually with the aim of resolving something

We don't need to rehash that old argument again.

to intentionally damage or undermine something, often for personal gain or as an act of protest or revenge

The disgruntled employee attempted to sabotage the company's computer system.