Integral Verbs

to clap one's hands as a sign of approval

The attendees continued to applaud for several minutes to show their appreciation for the outstanding orchestra performance.

a small flying creature that comes out at night

At dusk, bats emerged from their roosts to hunt insects in the night sky.

to briefly look at someone or something

I often glance at the clock during meetings to check the time.

to secretly observe someone

During the Cold War, intelligence agencies would spy on rival nations to gather classified information.

to pronounce or utter something in a clear and precise way

It's important for public speakers to articulate their words effectively to engage the audience.

to secure or tie together using ropes or other materials

The sailor will bind the cargo securely to the ship's deck with sturdy ropes.

to tightly hold on to someone or something

She clung to the safety railing as she looked down from the balcony.

a practice requiring experience and skill, in which objects are made with one's hands

Pottery is a craft that has been practiced for thousands of years.

to move slowly and quietly while staying close to the ground or other surface

The spider, with delicate precision, began to creep across the ceiling.

to spread something among a group of people or places

The library circulates books to its members for borrowing.

to move toward a lower level

The elevator started to descend to the ground floor of the office building.

to change direction or take a different course

Road construction forced the city buses to divert from their usual route.

to put force on something or to use power in order to influence someone or something

The charismatic leader was able to exert a significant influence on the team.

to separate or remove unwanted items from a set, group, or stream based on specific criteria or conditions

The email system automatically filters messages into different folders based on their importance.

to make something from a piece of metal object by heating it until it becomes soft and then beating it with a hammer

Ancient warriors relied on skilled artisans to forge their weapons.

to take and tightly hold something

He reached out to grasp the handle of the door.

to firmly hold something

He had to grip the handle tightly to open the stubborn jar.

to act in an authoritative role in a ceremony, meeting, etc.

The judge will preside over the trial and ensure that proceedings are conducted fairly.

to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

The two sisters closely resemble each other, sharing the same eyes and smile.

to match the same qualities as someone or something

Virtual reality technology can simulate real-world environments for training purposes.

to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise

Frustrated with the argument, she had to slam her hand on the table to make a point.

to surprise or shock someone, often by something unexpected, leaving them temporarily unable to react

The unexpected news of her promotion stunned her into silence.

to join things together into one

The school plans to unify its two campuses next year.

to put to effective use

The chef demonstrated how to utilize leftover ingredients to create a delicious meal.

to make someone do something that seems interesting, despite them knowing it might be wrong or not good for them

He tried to tempt his friend into joining the adventure by painting an exciting and exaggerated picture of the journey.

to suddenly and mysteriously disappear without explanation

The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat with a swift motion of his hand.

to create fabric or material by interlacing threads, yarn, or other strands in a pattern using a loom or by hand

The artisan weaved a complex pattern into the rug.

to stop fighting something or someone

After hours of intense debate, the opposition party decided to yield and support the proposed legislation.

to locate, recover, or come across something that was lost, missed, or overlooked

He finally regained his lost keys under the couch.

to be the first one to do, use, invent, or discover something

Marie Curie pioneered research on radioactivity.

to enhance the quality of something, particularly by adding something to it

Adding diverse experiences can enrich one's perspective on life.

to officially let someone know about something

The school will notify parents in advance of any changes to the academic calendar.

to increase something to the highest possible level

She always tries to maximize her productivity by planning her tasks efficiently.

to reduce something to the lowest possible degree or amount, particularly something unpleasant

She tries to minimize stress by practicing mindfulness techniques.

a section of a tree trunk that has been cut or fallen, usually stripped of branches

He carried a heavy log to the fireplace.

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

He didn't appreciate the sarcastic tone and felt she was trying to insult his intelligence.

to keep someone or something within limits of different types, such as subject, activity, area, etc.

The doctor advised him to confine his activities to avoid aggravating his injury.

to put someone in prison or keep them somewhere and not let them go

The court decided to imprison the convicted felon for a term of ten years.

to be immersed or covered by a liquid

As the rain poured down, the streets became flooded, and cars drowned in the rising water.

to throw away something, often in a responsible manner

The city provides special bins to safely dispose of hazardous materials.