Built-In Verbs

A

abandon, abate, abbreviate, abduct, abide, abscond, absorb, abstain, abuse, accede, accelerate, accent, accentuate, accept, accessorize, acclimate, accommodate, accompany, accomplish, accost, accuse, accustom, ache, acknowledge, acquaint, acquiesce, act, adapt, add, address, adhere, adjust, administer, admire, admit, admonish, adore, adorn, adulate, advance, adventure, advertise, advise, advocate, affect, affirm, affix, afk, afraid, aggravate, agitate, agonise, agonize, agree, aid, aim, air, alarm, alert, align, allay, allege, alliterate, allocate, allow, allude, ally, alphabetise, alphabetize, alter, alternate, always, amaze, amble, ambulate, ambush, amend, amuse, analyse, analyze, anger, angle, animate, annotate, announce, annoy, anoint, answer, antagonise, antagonize, anticipate, apologise, apologize, appeal, appear, appease, append, applaud, apply, appraise, appreciate, approach, appropriate, approve, approximate, arbitrate, arc, arch, argue, arouse, arrange, articulate, ascend, ascertain, ask, aspire, assail, assault, assay, assent, assert, assign, assimilate, assist, associate, assuage, assume, assure, attach, attack, attempt, attend, attest, attitudinize, attune, augment, authorise, authorize, avail, avenge, aver, avert, avoid, avouch, avow, await, awaken

B

babble, baby, backhand, backpedal, backtrack, badger, badmouth, baffle, bait, bake, balance, balk, ball, bamboozle, bandage, bandy, bang, banish, banter, bare, bargain, barge, bark, barrage, barrel, barricade, barter, bash, bask, bat, bathe, batter, battle, bawl, bay, beam, bear, beat, beautify, beckon, become, befriend, beg, begin, begrudge, behave, behold, belch, believe, belittle, bellow, belly-flop, belt, bemoan, bend, bequeath, berate, beseech, best, bestow, bet, betray, bicker, bid, billow, bind, bite, blabber, blackmail, blame, blanch, blanket, blare, blaspheme, blast, blat, blather, bleat, bleed, blend, bless, blind, blindside, blink, blister, bloat, block, blot, blow, blubber, bludgeon, bluff, blunder, blur, blurt, blush, bluster, boast, bob, boggle, boil, bolster, bolt, bond, bonk, boo, boohoo, boom, boost, bop, bore, borrow, boss, botch, bother, bounce, bound, bow, brace, brag, braid, brainstorm, brandish, brave, brawl, bray, breach, break, breathe, breeze, bribe, bridle, brief, brighten, bring, bristle, broach, broaden, brood, browbeat, browse, brush, buck, buckle, budge, buff, buffer, buffet, bug, build, bulge, bully, bumble, bump, bunch, bundle, burble, burn, burp, burrow, burst, bury, buss, bust, bustle, busy, butcher, butter, button, buzz, bypass

C

cackle, cage, cajole, calculate, call, calm, cantillate, canvass, caper, capitulate, capture, care, careen, caress, carol, carry, cartwheel, carve, cast, castigate, castle, catalog, catapult, catcall, catch, categorise, categorize, cater, caterwaul, caution, cave, cavort, caw, cease, cede, celebrate, center, centre, certify, chafe, challenge, champion, change, chant, chaperone, characterize, charge, chart, chase, chasten, chastise, chatter, cheat, check, cheer, cherish, chew, chide, chill, chime, chip, chirp, chirr, chisel, chit-chat, chitter, choke, chomp, choose, chop, choreograph, chortle, chronicle, chuck, chuckle, chug, cinch, circle, cite, claim, clamber, clamor, clamp, clang, clap, clarify, clash, clasp, classify, claw, clean, cleanse, clear, cleave, clench, click, climb, clinch, cling, clink, clip, clobber, clock, clomp, clop, close, cloud, club, cluck, clue, clutch, clutter, coach, coat, coax, cobble, cock, coddle, coerce, cogitate, coil, collapse, collect, collide, color, colour, comb, combine, comfort, command, commence, commend, comment, commentate, commiserate, commit, commune, communicate, compact, compare, compel, compete, complain, complement, complete, complicate, compliment, comply, comport, compose, comprehend, compress, compromise, conceal, concede, concenter, concentrate, concern, conclude, concur, condemn, condescend, condone, conduct, confer, confess, confide, configure, confine, confirm, confiscate, conflict, conform, confront, confuse, congratulate, conjecture, connect, connote, conquer, consent, conserve, consider, console, consort, conspire, constrict, consult, consume, cont, contaminate, contemplate, contend, content, continue, contort, contract, contradict, contrast, contribute, control, converse, convey, convince, convulse, coo, cool, cooperate, coordinate, cope, copy, corner, correct, corroborate, corrupt, cosset, cough, counsel, count, counter, counteract, court, cover, covet, cower, cozen, crack, cradle, cram, crane, crash, crave, crawl, creak, crease, create, credit, creep, crimp, cringe, crinkle, criss-cross, criticise, criticize, critique, croak, crook, croon, crop, cross, crosscheck, crouch, crow, crowd, crumble, crumple, crunch, crush, cry, cuddle, cue, cuff, cup, curb, curl, curse, curtsey, curtsy, curve, cushion, cuss, cut

D

dab, dabble, dally, damage, dampen, dance, dandle, dangle, dare, darken, dart, dash, date, dawdle, daydream, daze, deadpan, debate, debunk, deceive, decide, decimate, decipher, declaim, declare, decline, decorate, decree, decry, dedicate, deduce, deem, deepen, default, defeat, defend, defer, defile, define, deflate, deflect, defy, delay, delegate, deliberate, delight, deliver, delve, demand, demean, demolish, demonstrate, demoralize, demur, denounce, deny, depart, depend, deplore, deploy, deposit, deprecate, depress, deride, descend, describe, desecrate, design, designate, desire, despair, despise, despoil, detach, detail, detangle, detect, deter, determine, detest, detour, detract, deviate, devise, devote, devour, diagnose, dictate, differ, differentiate, dig, digress, dilate, dim, diminish, dimple, dip, direct, dirty, disagree, disappoint, disapprove, disarm, disassociate, disavow, disbelieve, discard, discern, discipline, disclaim, disclose, discombobulate, discourage, discover, discriminate, discuss, disdain, disengage, disentangle, disfavor, disfavour, disguise, dishevel, dislike, dislocate, dislodge, dismantle, dismiss, dismount, disorient, disown, disparage, disperse, displace, display, disport, dispute, disregard, disrespect, disrupt, dissemble, dissolve, dissuade, distance, distinguish, distort, distract, distribute, distrust, disturb, dither, dive, divert, divide, divulge, dock, doctor, dodder, dodge, doff, don, doodle, dot, dote, double, doublecheck, doubt, douse, downplay, downturn, doze, dub, duck, dump, dunk, dust

E

ease, eat, eavesdrop, echo, effuse, eject, elaborate, elbow, elect, elevate, elicit, eliminate, elongate, elucidate, elude, embarrass, embellish, emboss, embrace, embroider, emerge, empathise, empathize, emphasise, emphasize, employ, empower, empty, emulate, enamor, enamour, encase, enchant, encircle, enclose, encompass, encounter, encourage, end, endanger, endear, endorse, endure, energize, enfold, enforce, engage, engrave, engulf, enhance, enjoy, enlarge, enlighten, enliven, enquire, enrage, enrobe, ensconce, ensheathe, enshroud, ensnare, ensure, entangle, enter, entertain, enthuse, entice, entrap, entreat, entrust, entwine, enumerate, enunciate, envelop, envelope, envision, envy, equalize, equivocate, erase, escalate, escape, escort, espouse, establish, estimate, etch, evade, evaluate, even, evoke, exaggerate, examine, excavate, exchange, excite, exclaim, exclude, excuse, execute, exercise, exhale, exhibit, exhort, exits, exonerate, exosculate, expand, expect, expel, experience, experiment, explain, exploit, explore, expose, expound, express, extend, extinguish, extort, extract, extrapolate, extricate, exult, eye, eyeball, eyeshift,

F

fabricate, face, fail, faint, fake, fall, falsify, falter, familiarise, familiarize, fan, fantasize, fart, fascinate, fasten, fathom, fatten, favor, favour, fawn, faze, fear, feather, feed, feel, feign, feint, fell, fence, fend, fetch, fib, fiddle, fidget, fight, figure, file, finagle, finalize, find, finger, finish, fish, fit, fix, fixate, flag, flail, flank, flap, flare, flash, flatten, flatter, flaunt, flay, flee, flex, flick, flicker, flinch, fling, flip, flirt, flit, float, flop, flounce, flounder, flourish, flout, flow, flub, fluctuate, fluff, flush, fluster, flute, flutter, fly, foam, focus, fog, fold, follow, fondle, forbid, force, forecast, foresee, foreshadow, forewarn, forge, forgeaddress, forgeerase, forget, forgewrite, forgive, forgo, fork, form, formalize, formulate, fortify, frame, free, freemorph, freeze, freshen, fret, frighten, frisk, fritter, frolic, froth, frown, frustrate, fumble, fume, furl, furrow, fuss

G

gabble, gag, gainsay, gallivant, gallop, gamble, gambol, gang-up, gape, gargle, gasp, gather, gauge, gawk, gaze, generalize, genuflect, gesticulate, gesture, get, gibber, gift, giggle, gigglesnort, give, glance, glare, glaze, gleam, glide, glimpse, glint, gloat, glomp, gloss, glow, glower, glue, gnash, gnaw, go, goad, gobble, goggle, goose, gossip, gouge, grab, grace, grade, grant, grapple, grasp, grate, gratify, gravitate, graze, greet, grieve, grill, grimace, grin, grind, grip, gripe, grit, groan, groom, grope, grouch, ground, grouphug, grovel, grow, growl, grumble, grump, grunt, guarantee, guard, guess, guffaw, guide, guilt, guilt-trip, gulp, gurgle, gush, guzzle, gyrate

H

hack, haggle, hail, hallucinate, halt, hammer, hamper, hand, handle, hang, harass, harden, hark, harmonize, harp, harry, harvest, hassle, hasten, hate, haul, hawk, head, head-butt, headshake, heal, hear, hearten, heat, heave, heckle, hector, hedge, heed, heft, heighten, help, hem, herald, hesitate, hew, hiccup, hide, highlight, hike, hinder, hint, hiss, hit, hitch, hoard, hobble, hog, hoist, hold, holler, hone, honk, honor, hook, hoot, hop, hope, horrify, hound, hover, howl, hrm, huddle, huff, hug, hugger-mugger, huggle, hum, humor, humour, hunch, hurl, hurrah, hurry, hurt, hurtle, hush, hustle, hyperventilate

I

ice, idea, identify, idolize, ignore, illuminate, illustrate, imagine, imbibe, imitate, immerse, impact, impale, impart, implant, implore, imply, impose, impress, imprint, improve, improvise, impugn, inch, incite, incline, include, increase, incriminate, indicate, indulge, infect, infer, infiltrate, inflame, inflate, inflect, inflict, influence, inform, infuse, inhabit, inhale, initiate, inject, ink, inquire, inscribe, insert, insinuate, insist, inspect, inspire, inspirit, instigate, instruct, insult, intake, intend, intensify, interact, intercept, interest, interfere, interject, interlace, interlock, intermingle, interpret, interrogate, interrupt, intertwine, intervene, interview, interweave, intimidate, intone, intoxicate, intrigue, introduce, intrude, invade, inveigh, invent, inventory, invert, invest, investigate, invigorate, invite, invoke, involve, irk, irritate, isolate, itch, iterate

J

jab, jabber, jam, jangle, jeer, jeopardize, jerk, jest, jibe, jiggle, jingle, jog, join, joke, jolt, jostle, jot, journey, judge, juggle, jumble, jump, justify, jut, juxtapose

K

keen, keep, kick, kidnap, kill, kiss, knead, kneel, knit, knock, knot, kowtow

L

label, lace, lament, land, languish, lap, lash, latch, lather, laud, laugh, launch, lave, lavish, lay, layer, laze, lead, leaf, lean, leap, learn, leave, lecture, leer, lend, lengthen, lessen, level, liberate, lick, lie, lift, light, lighten, like, lilt, limit, limp, linger, lisp, list, listen, litter, load, loaf, loan, loathe, lob, locate, lock, loiter, loll, long, look, loom, loop, loosen, lope, lose, lounge, love, lower, lug, lull, lumber, lunge, lurch, lure, lurk, lust

M

maintain, manage, maneuver, mangle, manhandle, manipulate, manoeuvre, march, mark, martyr, marvel, mash, mask, massacre, massage, match, maul, maunder, maw, mean, meander, measure, meddle, mediate, meditate, meep, meet, meld, melt, memorize, menace, mend, mention, meow, merge, mesh, mew, mewl, migrate, mime, mimic, mince, mind, mingle, minimize, mirror, misconstrue, misdirect, mishear, misinform, misinterpret, misjudge, mislead, mismatch, mispronounce, misrepresent, miss, misstep, mistake, mistrust, misunderstand, mix, moan, mock, model, modify, modulate, moisten, mold, molest, mollify, mollycoddle, monitor, moo, mop, mope, more, morph, mortify, mosey, motion, motivate, mould, mount, mourn, mouth, move, muffle, mull, mumble, munch, murmur, muscle, muse, muss, muster, mutilate, mutter

N

nag, nail, name, nap, narrate, narrow, navigate, neaten, needle, negate, neglect, negotiate, neigh, nestle, never, nibble, nick, nicker, nip, nitpick, nod, nominate, nose, notch, note, notice, notify, nudge, numb, number, nurse, nuzzle

O

obey, object, oblige, obliterate, obscure, observe, obsess, occupy, offer, ogle, oink, ooze, open, opine, oppose, oppugn, opt, oracle, orate, orbit, orchestrate, order, organise, organize, orient, ornament, osculate, ostracize, out-wager, outdo, outline, outmaneuver, outmanoeuvre, outwit, overbalance, overbear, overcompensate, overestimate, overhear, overindulge, overlap, overlook, overpower, overreact, overrule, oversee, overtake, overturn, overwhelm

P

pace, pacify, pack, pad, paddle, page, pain, paint, pair, palaver, pale, palm, palpate, pamper, panic, pant, parade, paraphrase, pardon, park, parrot, parry, part, partake, pass, paste, pat, patch, patrol, patronize, pattern, pause, paw, peck, peek, peel, peep, peer, pelt, pen, penetrate, perceive, perch, perform, perk, permit, perplex, persecute, persist, perspire, persuade, peruse, pester, pet, pfft, philosophise, philosophize, phrase, pick, picture, piece, pierce, pile, pin, pinch, pine, pinpoint, pipe, pique, pirouette, pit, pitch, pity, pivot, placate, place, plait, plan, plant, plaster, play, plead, please, pledge, plod, plonk, plop, plot, plow, pluck, plug, plump, plunge, plunk, ply, pocket, point, poison, poke, polish, pollute, ponder, pontificate, pooch, pool, pop, pore, pose, posit, position, posses, postulate, potter, pounce, pound, pour, pout, practice, practise, praise, prance, prattle, pray, pre-empt, preach, predict, preen, prefer, preoccupy, prepare, prescribe, present, preserve, press, pressure, presume, pretend, prettify, prevaricate, prevent, prey, prick, pride, primp, print, prioritize, prise, probe, proceed, process, proclaim, procrastinate, procure, prod, produce, profess, proffer, profile, prognosticate, progress, prohibit, project, prolong, promenade, promise, promote, prompt, prong, pronounce, prop, propel, prophesize, prophesy, propose, proposition, prosecute, prostrate, protect, protest, protrude, prove, provide, provoke, prowl, prune, pry, pucker, puff, pull, pulverize, pummel, pump, punch, punctuate, puncture, punish, punt, purify, purport, purr, purse, pursue, push, put, putter, puzzle

Q

quack, quaff, quail, quake, qualify, quap, quarrel, quaver, quell, quench, query, question, quibble, quicken, quiet, quip, quirk, quiver, quiz, quote

R

race, rack, rage, raid, raise, rake, rally, ram, ramble, ransack, rant, rap, rappel, rasp, ratify, rationalise, rationalize, rattle, ravage, rave, re-evaluate, reach, reacquaint, react, read, readall, readjust, ready, reaffirm, realign, realise, realize, rearrange, reason, reassert, reassess, reassure, reattach, rebound, rebuff, rebuke, rebut, recall, recall-deprecated, recant, recap, receive, reciprocate, recite, reckon, reclaim, recline, recognise, recognize, recoil, recollect, recommend, reconcile, reconsider, record, recount, recover, recruit, recuperate, redden, redecorate, redeem, redirect, rediscover, redistribute, redo, reel, reemerge, reengage, reestablish, reevaluate, refer, reference, refill, refine, reflect, refocus, refrain, refresh, refuse, refute, regain, regale, regard, register, regret, regulate, rehearse, rein, reinforce, reintroduce, reiterate, reject, rejoice, rejoin, relate, relax, relay, release, relent, relieve, relinquish, relish, relocate, rely, remain, remark, remember, remind, reminisce, remonstrate, remove, rename, rend, renounce, reorganize, repack, repeat, repel, repent, rephrase, replace, reply, report, reposition, reposses, repot, represent, repress, reprimand, reproach, repudiate, repulse, request, require, reread, rescind, rescue, resemble, resent, reside, resign, resist, respect, respond, rest, restate, restore, restrain, restrict, resume, retaliate, retch, retell, rethink, retire, retort, retrace, retract, retreat, retrieve, return, reveal, revel, revere, reverse, revert, review, revise, revoke, revolve, reward, reword, rhapsodize, rhyme, ricochet, rid, riddle, ride, ridicule, riffle, rifle, ring, rinse, rip, riposte, rise, risk, roam, roar, roast, rock, roleplay, roll, romance, romanticize, romp, romph, root, rotate, rough, round, rouse, rove, rub, rue, ruffle, ruin, rumble, ruminate, rummage, rumormonger, rumple, run, rush, rustle

S

sabotage, sacrifice, safeguard, sag, sail, salivate, salute, salvage, sample, sanction, sandwich, sashay, sass, sate, satirize, satisfy, saturate, saunter, savage, save, savor, savour, saw, say, scale, scamper, scan, scandalize, scare, scatter, scheme, school, scissor, scoff, scold, scoop, scoot, score, scorn, scour, scout, scowl, scramble, scrape, scratch, scrawl, scream, screech, screw, scribble, scribe, scrub, scrunch, scrutinise, scrutinize, scuff, sculpt, scurry, scuttle, seal, seam, search, season, second-guess, section, secure, see, seize, sell, send, sense, sentence, separate, serenade, serve, set, sever, sew, shade, shadow, shake, shamble, shame, shape, share, sharpen, shatter, shave, shear, sheathe, shed, shelter, shield, shift, shine, shirk, shiver, shock, shoo, shoot, shorten, shoulder, shout, shove, shovel, show, showcase, shower, shred, shriek, shrink, shrivel, shroud, shrug, shudder, shuffle, shun, shush, shut, shy, sicken, side, sidestep, sidetrack, sidle, sift, sigh, sign, signal, silence, simmer, simper, simplify, sing, singsong, sink, sip, sit, situate, size, skate, sketch, skew, skewer, skid, skim, skin, skip, skirt, skitter, skulk, slam, slander, slant, slap, slash, slather, sleep, slice, slick, slide, sling, slink, slip, slit, slither, slobber, slosh, slouch, slow, slug, slumber, slump, slur, slurp, smack, smash, smear, smell, smile, smirk, smite, smoke, smolder, smooch, smooth, smother, smoulder, smudge, smuggle, smush, snack, snag, snake, snap, snare, snarl, snatch, sneak, sneer, sneeze, snicker, sniff, sniffle, snigger, snip, snipe, snitch, snivel, snoop, snooze, snore, snort, snub, snuff, snuffle, snuggle, soak, sob, sober, social, socialise, socialize, soften, soil, solicit, somersault, soothe, sop, sort, sough, sound, souse, space, span, spank, spare, spasm, speak, spear, specify, speculate, spell, spend, spew, spike, spill, spin, spiral, spit, spite, splash, splatter, splay, splinter, split, splutter, spoil, spoon, spot, spout, sprawl, spray, spread, spring, sprinkle, sprint, spur, spurn, sputter, spy, squabble, squall, square, squash, squat, squawk, squeak, squeal, squeeze, squidge, squiggle, squint, squirm, squirt, squish, stabilize, stack, stagger, stain, stalk, stall, stammer, stamp, stampede, stand, stare, start, startle, starve, stash, state, station, stay, steady, steal, steel, steeple, steer, step, stick, stiffen, stifle, still, stimulate, sting, stipple, stipulate, stir, stitch, stock, stockpile, stoke, stomp, stoop, stop, store, storm, stow, straddle, straighten, strain, strangle, strap, strategise, strategize, stray, streak, strengthen, stress, stretch, strew, stride, strike, string, strip, strive, stroke, stroll, struggle, strum, strut, stuff, stumble, stump, stun, stutter, style, subdue, submerge, submerse, submit, subside, substitute, succeed, succumb, suck, suffer, suffocate, suggest, sulk, summarise, summarize, summon, sunder, supervise, supplement, supply, support, suppose, suppress, supress, surge, surmise, surprise, surrender, surround, survey, survive, suspect, suspend, sustain, susurrate, suture, swab, swagger, swallow, swat, sway, swear, sweat, sweep, sweeten, swell, swerve, swill, swim, swindle, swing, swipe, swirl, swish, switch, swivel, swoon, swoop, symbolise, symbolize, sympathise, sympathize, synchronize

T

tackle, tag, tailor, taint, take, talk, tally, tame, tangle, tantalize, tap, target, tarry, task, taste, tattle, tattoo, taunt, tear, tease, teeter, tell, temper, tempt, tend, tense, terrorize, test, testify, thank, thaw, theorise, theorize, thicken, think, thrash, thread, threaten, thrill, throttle, throw, thrust, thumb, thump, thunder, thunk, thwack, thwap, tick, tickle, tidy, tie, tighten, tilt, time, tinge, tingle, tinker, tinkle, tint, tip, tiptoe, tisk, titillate, title, titter, toast, toddle, toe, toil, tolerate, tone, tongue, tongue-lash, toot, topple, torment, torture, toss, tote, totter, touch, toughen, tousle, tower, toy, trace, track, trade, trail, traipse, tramp, trample, transcribe, transform, transition, translate, transmit, trap, trash, traumatize, travel, traverse, tread, treasure, treat, tred, trek, tremble, trick, trickle, trifle, trigger, trill, trim, trip, triumph, trivialize, tromp, troop, trot, trouble, trounce, trudge, trump, trumpet, trundle, trust, try, tuck, tug, tumble, tune, turn, tut, tutor, tweak, tweeze, twiddle, twine, twinkle, twirl, twist, twitch, twitter, typo

U

ululate, unbalance, unbend, unbind, unblock, unbraid, unbuckle, unbutton, unclasp, unclench, uncoil, uncover, uncross, uncurl, underemphasize, underestimate, underline, understand, understate, undertake, undo, undress, undulate, unfasten, unfocus, unfold, unfurl, unhand, unhinge, unhook, unify, unite, unknot, unlace, unleash, unlock, unmake, unmask, unnock, unpin, unravel, unroll, unsheathe, unsling, unstick, unstring, untangle, untie, untuck, untwine, untwist, unveil, unwear, unwield, unwind, unwrap, update, upend, upset, upturn, urge, use, usher, utilize, utter

V

vacate, vacillate, validate, value, vault, veer, vegetate, veil, venerate, vent, venture, verbalize, verify, vibrate, vie, view, vilify, visualise, visualize, vituperate, vocalise, vocalize, vociferate, voice, volley, volunteer, vomit, vote, vouch, vow

W

waddle, wade, waft, wag, wager, waggle, wail, wait, wake, walk, wallop, wallow, waltz, wander, wane, want, warble, ward, warm, warn, wash, watch, water, wave, waver, wax, waylay, weaken, weave, wedge, weep, weigh, welcome, wet, whack, wheedle, wheeze, whet, whimper, whine, whinge, whinny, whip, whisk, whisper, whistle, whittle, who, whoop, widen, wiggle, wilt, win, wince, wind, windmill, wink, wipe, wish, withdraw, wither, withhold, withstand, witness, wobble, wonder, woo, word, work, worry, worsen, worship, wrack, wrangle, wrap, wreck, wrench, wrest, wrestle, wriggle, wring, wrinkle, write, writhe

X

Y

yammer, yank, yap, yawn, yawp, yearn, yell, yelp, yield, yodel, yowl, yup, yurble

Z

zig-zag, zoom