Most Common English "Verbs" (part 15)

Here you are provided with the part 15 of the list of the most common verbs in English such as "drag", "pour", and "limit".

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500 Most Common English Verbs
to drag [verb]

to pull something with effort along a surface

Ex: He drags the garbage bin to the curb for pickup .

to put someone or something in a position in which they are vulnerable or are at risk

Ex: Right now , the new policy is exposing the company to criticism from stakeholders .

to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

Ex: As the population grows , cities continue to consume vast amounts of water for residential , industrial , and agricultural needs .
to paint [verb]

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

Ex: The artist painted the fence white to match the house .
to dig [verb]

to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands

Ex: Miners use heavy machinery to dig for valuable minerals .

to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

Ex: They recently located the source of the strange noise coming from the basement .
to store [verb]

to keep something in a particular place for later use, typically in a systematic or organized manner

Ex: He stored his important documents in a secure file cabinet for safekeeping .
to limit [verb]

to not let something increase in amount or number

Ex: The government imposed new regulations to limit pollution levels in the city .
to pour [verb]

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

Ex: The bartender poured a drink for the customer .

to say the sound of a letter or word correctly or in a specific way

Ex: The teacher emphasized the importance of pronouncing vowels accurately .

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

Ex: The employee had to refuse the assignment as it conflicted with their current workload .
to hang [verb]

to attach something to a higher point so that it is supported from above and can swing freely

Ex: The artist carefully hung her latest masterpiece in the gallery for everyone to admire .
to pray [verb]

to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion

Ex: Families gather around the table to pray before meals , expressing gratitude for the food .
to block [verb]

to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere

Ex: The drain was blocked by debris , causing water to overflow onto the street .

to make someone do something using reasoning, arguments, etc.

Ex: Despite initial skepticism , she managed to convince her friends to try the new restaurant .

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

Ex: It 's important not to ignore the early signs of a potential problem for timely resolution .

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

Ex: The website undergoes regular maintenance to update its content and improve user experience .

to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period

Ex: Organizational structures can evolve as companies grow and adapt to changing needs .
to melt [verb]

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

Ex: As the temperature rose , the glacier was melting at an alarming rate .
to dream [verb]

to experience something in our mind while we are asleep

Ex: Dreaming allows the mind to explore scenarios that may not be possible in reality .

to make the necessary arrangements for an event or activity to take place

Ex: He organizes the schedule for the team meetings .

to interest and draw someone or something toward oneself through specific features or qualities

Ex: The new advertisement campaign aimed to attract a younger audience with its modern and dynamic approach .

to show or say that something is the case, particularly by providing proof

Ex: The scientist will confirm the theory with the results of the experiment .
to spin [verb]

to turn around over and over very fast

Ex: Gliding across the ice , the skilled ice skater spun in a perfect pirouette .