Verbs of Manual Action

These classes of verbs denote actions that are done with hands, such as changing the shape of something, writing and marking, placement and decoration, etc.

1. Verbs for Giving Shape

26 Words

13m

2. Verbs for Changing Shape and Appearance

30 Words

15m

3. Verbs for Using Fingers and Palm

25 Words

13m

4. Verbs for Seizing and Holding

13 Words

7m

5. Verbs for Using Pressure and Force

25 Words

13m

6. Verbs for Handling Containers

25 Words

13m

7. Verbs for Writing

23 Words

12m

8. Verbs for Marking

24 Words

12m

9. Verbs for Covering

29 Words

15m

10. Verbs for Placement

18 Words

9m

11. Verbs for Decoration

17 Words

9m

12. Verbs for Clothing

23 Words

12m