Double-Form Interaction & Action Verbs

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

She paid the repairman to fix her broken dishwasher.

to get something in exchange for paying money

I need to buy groceries for dinner tonight.

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Are you planning to sell your house in the near future?

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

She agreed to lend her friend some money until the next payday.

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

She spent a lot on gifts for her family during the holiday season.

to forcefully release saliva or phlegm from the mouth

The baseball player habitually spat sunflower seed shells while waiting for his turn at bat.

to hit using hands or weapons

The blacksmith struck the hot metal with a hammer to shape it.

to clean a place by using a broom

She sweeps the kitchen floor every evening after dinner.

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury

The bully threatened to beat the younger student if he didn't hand over his lunch money.

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

I heard footsteps behind me and quickly turned around.

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 use words and give someone information

Did he tell you about the new project?

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

She teaches yoga to promote health and well-being.

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

Can you help me understand this equation?

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

We will meet at the coffee shop for a chat tomorrow.

to unintentionally hear a conversation or someone's remarks

I often overhear interesting conversations while sitting in the coffee shop.