Top 276 - 300 Verbs

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

After years of hard work and dedication, she finally achieved her dream of becoming a published author.

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

He washed his hands to keep them clean.

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

The lawyer's fee for handling the case was quite high.

to physically cause harm to a person or thing

A misstep on the stairs could injure your leg.

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

She steals cookies from the jar when no one is looking.

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

The gymnast achieved a perfect score, setting a new record in the floor exercise event.

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

Every day, he begs for a few coins at the street corner.

the result of something burning that often produces heat, flame, light, and smoke

Can you please add some logs to the fire to keep it burning?

to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive

Her teacher's words of encouragement inspired her to pursue her dreams.

to show gratitude to someone for what they have done

A handwritten note is a thoughtful way to thank someone for a gift or favor.

to mix in order to make a single unit

The chef combined various ingredients to make a flavorful sauce for the pasta.

to exhale forcefully through the mouth

She blew on her cup of hot tea to cool it down before taking a sip.

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

When realizing the mistake, he promptly apologized to his friend for the misunderstanding.

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 gather together things from different places or people

The students were instructed to collect leaves for their biology project.

to produce a newspaper, book, etc. for the public to purchase

The company published a new novel last month.

to intentionally say or write something that is not true

She lies about her age to seem older.

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

After a long flight, we finally arrived in Paris.

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

The unexpected appearance of the ghost in the movie caused the audience to scream in terror.

to be around something on all sides

The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

to become less in amount, size, or degree

The temperature is decreasing as we move into the cooler season.

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

Freelancers earn money based on the projects they complete.

to become someone's husband or wife

She didn't expect to marry so soon, but she fell in love.

to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws

After much reflection, she decided to forgive her friend for the misunderstanding.

the process of looking for something or someone by carefully examining or investigating an area, object, or person