500 Most Common English Verbs - Top 201 - 225 Verbs

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500 Most Common English Verbs
to vomit [verb]

to eject what has been eaten or drunk through the mouth

Ex: Yesterday , he unexpectedly vomited after having dinner at the restaurant .
to wish [verb]

to desire something to occur or to be true even though it is improbable or not possible

Ex: I wish I could fly like a bird and see the world from above .
to prove [verb]

to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts

Ex: The forensic analysis proved the suspect 's innocence .

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

Ex: Yesterday , he mistakenly assumed that the meeting was canceled .

to have or hold something within or include something as a part of a larger entity or space

Ex: The cupboard contains dishes , cups , and other kitchenware .
to rise [verb]

to move from a lower to a higher position

Ex: If you had followed the instructions , the cake would have risen perfectly .

to not let someone do something

Ex: The referee intervened to prevent the players from escalating the argument into a physical altercation .

to remain alive after enduring a specific hazardous or critical event

Ex: The sailors were lost at sea for weeks but their resourcefulness helped them survive .
to hide [verb]

to keep something in a secret place, preventing it from being seen

Ex: She hid the gift under her bed to keep it a surprise .
to vote [verb]

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

Ex: Yesterday , she enthusiastically voted for her preferred candidate .

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

Ex: The travel agent recommended a boutique hotel in the city center , praising its central location and excellent reviews .
to hate [verb]

to really not like something or someone

Ex: I hate spicy food because it burns my mouth .
to sleep [verb]

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

Ex: I often have vivid dreams when I sleep deeply .

to cover or give the details of an event in written or spoken form as a journalist on TV, etc.

Ex: Yesterday , the news anchor reported on the latest developments in the political arena .

to make a person or thing ready for doing something

Ex: She prepares her artwork by gathering all the necessary materials .

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

Ex: The excitement of the victory spread to the fans .
to trust [verb]

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

Ex: Yesterday , he trusted his friend to handle an important project .
to force [verb]

to make someone behave a certain way or do a particular action, even if they do not want to

Ex: The invaders forced the captured soldiers to reveal classified information .
to plan [verb]

to decide on and make arrangements or preparations for something ahead of time

Ex: Knowing the holiday rush , they planned their vacation well ahead of time .
to visit [verb]

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

Ex: She 's planning to visit her pen pal in France next year .

to tell someone our name so they can know us, or to tell them someone else's name so they can know each other, normally happening in the first meeting

Ex: I want to introduce my parents .
to calm [verb]

to make someone become relaxed and quiet

Ex: Yesterday , he successfully calmed his anxious friend with soothing words .

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

Ex: I accepted the task , despite knowing it would be difficult .
to claim [verb]

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

Ex: Yesterday , the politician confidently claimed that the opposition 's policies were harmful .

to be thankful for something

Ex: Yesterday , he warmly appreciated the thoughtful birthday gift from his family .