Verbs for Interpersonal Relations

to have some information about something

Do you know where the nearest gas station is?

to have a friendly or good relationship with someone or something

Despite their differences, they manage to get along and work as a team.

to make friends with someone

During the school orientation, she made an effort to befriend her classmates.

to spend time with or become friendly with someone, often when it is not allowed or expected

Employees are advised not to fraternize with clients inappropriately.

to become friendly again with another person after ending a disagreement or dispute

Friends often reconcile by acknowledging misunderstandings and apologizing.

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

She was excited about her date with him at the new Italian restaurant.

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

He often goes out to play basketball in the park with his friends.

to abruptly cut off communication with someone, especially online, without explanation

He just ghosted me after three dates.

to behave in a way that shows a person is only sexually drawn to someone, with no serious intention of starting a relationship

At the party, she couldn't resist the temptation to flirt with the charming stranger.

to persuade someone into engaging in sexual activity, often through charm

The character in the novel used cunning tactics to seduce the protagonist.

the place in which legal proceedings are conducted

In family court, judges handle matters such as divorce, child custody, and domestic violence disputes.

the very strong emotion we have for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

The love between a parent and a child is often considered one of the strongest bonds.

to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration

He proposed a new strategy for increasing productivity during the team meeting, outlining specific steps for implementation.

to promise to marry someone, typically with a formal ceremony or agreement, often involving the exchange of rings

In many cultures, couples are betrothed during traditional engagement ceremonies.

to become someone's husband or wife

She didn't expect to marry so soon, but she fell in love.

to legally become someone's wife or husband

The couple decided to wed in a small, intimate ceremony with close friends and family.

to trick someone, typically with the intention of depriving them of something valuable

She realized her business partner had cheated her out of a fair share of the profits.

the legal act of ending a marriage

After years of marital conflict, they decided to pursue a divorce and go their separate ways.

not connected to anything, and forming a unit by itself

The hotel has separate rooms for guests traveling alone.

to separate something into smaller components

The team decided to split up the tasks to finish the project more efficiently.

our mother or our father

As a single parent, she worked tirelessly to provide for her family and ensure their well-being.

to care for and support the growth and development of a child until they reach adulthood

The parents nurture their children with love, attention, and positive influences.

to take someone's child into one's family and become their legal parent

The couple decided to adopt a child to expand their family and share their love.

to provide care and a supportive home for children, often not biologically related, during difficult times

The couple decided to foster a child, offering a stable and nurturing environment.

to refuse to acknowledge or deny any connection or identification with someone, typically resulting in the termination of familial or personal ties

The father decided to disown his son after a long-standing disagreement.