Triple-Form Verbs with Prefixes

to return to worse behavior, habits, or moral standards after having improved

After months of sobriety, he began to backslide into drinking again.

to happen to a person or thing in a way that seems destined and has serious consequences

The fate that befell them was beyond their control.

to procreate, give birth to, or bring forth offspring through the biological process of reproduction

After several years of marriage, the couple was overjoyed to beget a healthy baby girl.

to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them

He tried to browbeat his coworkers into accepting the new policy.

drive or work too hard

to change or reject someone's decision, especially by using one's authority

to do something excessively, beyond what is appropriate or reasonable

After weeks of intense workouts, he began to feel fatigued, realizing that he had been overdoing it at the gym.

to catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction

The car overtook us on the highway, speeding past at a rapid pace.

to forcefully remove a person of authority or power from their position

The citizens united to overthrow the corrupt leader and establish a new government.

to replace or erase existing data or information by writing new data or information in its place

If you save the file again, it will overwrite the previous version.

to participate in consuming food

The family gathered around the table to partake in a delicious home-cooked meal.

to accept or promise to do something particular

The contractor undertook to complete the construction project within the specified timeframe.