Lingo

Necessary Verbs

37 Words

19m

experience
1.
ex
pe
rience
Verb

to personally be involved in and understand a particular situation, event, etc.

Traveling to a new country allows you to experience different cultures.

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face
2.
face
Noun

the front part of our head, where our eyes, lips, and nose are located

He gently washed his face with warm water and soap.

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fold
3.
fold
Verb

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.

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force
4.
force
Noun

a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.

The police force worked tirelessly to maintain law and order during the city-wide protests.

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hand
5.
hand
Noun

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

He gave me a high-five, slapping his hand against mine.

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hang
6.
hang
Verb

to attach something to a higher point so that it is supported from above and can swing freely

She decided to hang a picture of her family on the living room wall.

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head
7.
head
Noun

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

The cat gently nudged its head against my hand, seeking affection.

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hold on
8.
hold on
Verb

to tell someone to wait or pause what they are doing momentarily

The referee instructed the athletes to hold on while they reviewed the video replay.

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hug
9.
hug
Verb

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

She rushed to hug her friend upon seeing her after a long time.

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ignore
10.
ig
nore
Verb

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

Despite the repeated warnings, he chose to ignore the safety guidelines.

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impact
11.
im
pact
Verb

to have a strong effect on someone or something

The new environmental policies are expected to impact the way industries approach sustainability.

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indicate
12.
in
di
cate
Verb

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

The thermometer indicates that the temperature is rising.

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influence
13.
inf
luence
Verb

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

The mentor's guidance greatly influenced the professional development of the young entrepreneur.

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iron
14.
iron
Noun

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

Iron is commonly used in construction to make buildings and bridges.

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label
15.
la
bel
Verb

to stick or put something such as tag or marker, with a little information written on it, on an object

I will label the boxes with their contents for easy unpacking.

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lack
16.
lack
Verb

to be without or to not have enough of something that is needed or desirable

She failed to complete the project on time because she lacked the necessary resources.

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lie
17.
lie
Verb

to intentionally say or write something that is not true

She lies about her age to seem older.

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limit
18.
li
mit
Noun

the greatest possible degree or extent of something, beyond which it cannot extend or exceed

The engineer's innovative designs pushed the limits of modern technology.

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mess
19.
mess
Noun

a state of disorder, untidiness, or confusion

After the party, the living room was a complete mess.

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mix
20.
mix
Verb

to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

The chef carefully mixed the ingredients to create a flavorful sauce.

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note
21.
note
Verb

to observe and pay attention to something

As she walked through the garden, she noted the vibrant colors of the flowers.

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occur
22.
occur
Verb

to come to be or take place, especially unexpectedly or naturally

Accidents occur unexpectedly, so it's crucial to drive safely.

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persuade
23.
pers
uade
Verb

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

The company used a compelling advertising campaign to persuade consumers to try their new product.

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place
24.
place
Noun

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

I want to find a new place to eat dinner tonight.

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poison
25.
poi
son
Noun

a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body

The scientist studied the effects of poison on the nervous system.

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pour
26.
pour
Verb

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

She poured milk into her cereal bowl for breakfast.

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press
27.
press
Verb

to push a thing tightly against something else

He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car.

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program
28.
prog
ram
Noun

a broadcast people watch or listen to on television or radio

The evening news program provides updates on current events.

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prove
29.
prove
Verb

to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts

He often proves his point through well-researched arguments.

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qualify
30.
qua
li
fy
Verb

to meet the needed requirements or conditions to be considered suitable for a particular role, status, benefit, etc.

She studied hard to qualify for the prestigious scholarship.

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reflect
31.
ref
lect
Verb

to contemplate or think deeply about something for insight or understanding

She reflects on her achievements every evening.

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relate
32.
re
late
Verb

to make or show a logical connection between two things

The scientist was able to relate the observed patterns in the data to the underlying principles of the experiment.

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release
33.
re
lease
Verb

to let someone leave a place in which they have been confined or stuck

The zoo decided to release the rehabilitated animals back into the wild.

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remain
34.
re
main
Verb

to stay in the same state or condition

Despite the challenges, he remained optimistic.

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remind
35.
re
mind
Verb

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

The manager regularly reminds employees of upcoming deadlines.

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represent
36.
re
pre
sent
Verb

to be an image, sign, symbol, etc. of something

The national flag represents the unity of the country.

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freeze
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freeze
Verb

to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius

As the temperature dropped overnight, the water in the pond began to freeze.

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