500 Most Common English Verbs - Top 226 - 250 Verbs

Here you are provided with the part 10 of the list of the most common verbs in English such as "solve", "sing", and "own".

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500 Most Common English Verbs
to solve [verb]

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

Ex: The scientist conducted experiments to solve the scientific question .

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

Ex: Yesterday , the fire tragically destroyed the old library , consuming many valuable books .

to answer a question in spoken or written form

Ex: Yesterday , he quickly responded to the urgent message from his supervisor .

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

Ex: Let 's discuss our plans for the weekend .

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

Ex: She was badly attacked by the mob , causing her severe injuries .
to sing [verb]

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

Ex: He sings a duet with his sister at the family gathering .
to own [verb]

to have something as for ourselves

Ex: Last year , he successfully owned a vintage car that he had restored .

to fill the role or take the place of someone or something

Ex: The old customs of the community were eventually replaced by more modern practices .
to beat [verb]

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury

Ex: In the movie , the hero beats the villain in a dramatic fight scene .
to cost [verb]

to require a particular amount of money

Ex: Last year , the home renovation cost them a significant portion of their savings .

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

Ex: The teacher identified the student 's handwriting on the exam .
to jump [verb]

to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

Ex: The kangaroo can jump very far with its powerful hind legs .

to choose someone or something from a group of people or things

Ex: Last week , the jury selected a foreperson to lead the deliberations .
to head [verb]

to move toward a particular direction

Ex: Yesterday , we headed towards the mountains for a weekend getaway .
to smell [verb]

to release a particular scent

Ex: Yesterday , the bakery smelled of warm , freshly baked bread .
to stick [verb]

to fix an object to another, usually with glue or another similar substance

Ex: He tried to stick the poster to the wall with tape .
to argue [verb]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

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to last [verb]

to maintain presence over a period

Ex: The concert lasted until midnight , filling the night with music .
to step [verb]

to move to a new position by raising one's foot and then putting it down in a different spot

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to do or play something many times to become good at it

Ex: In preparation for the upcoming exam , students are advised to practice solving a variety of questions and problems .
to fit [verb]

to be of the right size or shape for someone

Ex: The costume did n't fit properly , so they had to make alterations before the performance .

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: The company suffered financial losses during the economic downturn .

to slightly alter or move something in order to improve it or make it work better

Ex: Yesterday , the mechanic adjusted the brakes to ensure a smoother ride .
to cry [verb]

to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow

Ex: The little girl cried uncontrollably after losing her favorite toy .
to count [verb]

to determine the number of people or objects in a group

Ex: Yesterday , they counted the inventory to ensure accuracy .