Verbs for Having an Opinion or Tendency

a steady or fixed look, often of attention or contemplation

an arrangement according to which a bank keeps and protects someone's money that can be taken out or added to

Sarah opened a savings account at the local bank to start saving for her future.

to consider in a particular manner

The committee deemed the proposal worthy of further consideration.

to see something or someone in a certain way

I always take my friend for an expert when it comes to computer issues.

to have a positive or favorable inclination or willingness towards a particular action, idea, or person

After reviewing the details, she inclined to support the new policy.

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

Some plants tend to thrive in direct sunlight, while others prefer shade.

to throw away something, often in a responsible manner

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

to favor something, especially an opinion

The new evidence seems to lean towards the prosecution's theory.

to accept something to be true even without proof

I believed her excuses for missing the meeting.

to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing

He thinks that the restaurant serves the best pizza in town.

to get something in exchange for paying money

I need to buy groceries for dinner tonight.

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

She regularly trusts her colleagues to complete tasks efficiently.

a feeling of disbelief or uncertainty about something

Doubt crept into her mind as she pondered the possibility of failure.

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

I suspect he's been lying about where he was last night.

to invest in a company by purchasing its stocks or shares

The financial advisor recommended buying into a diverse portfolio for risk management.

to have in your hands or arms

They held candles during the power outage.

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

I need to consider whether to accept the promotion.