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used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations

Today is her birthday.

to hold or own something

I have a collection of antique coins that I inherited from my grandfather.

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

What are you doing tomorrow?

to receive or come to have something

He got an unexpected bonus at work.

to have some information about something

Do you know where the nearest gas station is?

to travel or move from one location to another

He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family.

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

He was saying that he wanted to quit his job and travel the world.

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair.

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 notice a thing or person with our eyes

Did you see that shooting star just now?

to wish to do or have something

He wants to go to the beach.

to reach for something and hold it

He took the cup of coffee from the table and sipped it slowly.

to turn our eyes toward a person or thing that we want to see

He looked at his watch to check the time.

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

He is using his phone to take a picture.

to allow something to happen or someone to do something

Don't let the rainy weather ruin your mood.

to move toward a location that the speaker considers to be close or relevant to them

Can you come with me to the store?

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Do you need any help with your project?

to have a particular meaning or represent something

His silence meant that he was not interested in the conversation.

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

The librarian gave me a book to borrow for my research.

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

He started singing along to the song on the radio.

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

He tried to lift the heavy box but it was too heavy.

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

He talked to his friend about his recent breakup.

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

He's been working on his presentation for hours.

to experience a particular emotion

After watching the emotional movie, he felt sad for hours.

to use words and give someone information

Did he tell you about the new project?