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500 Most Common English Verbs - Top 401 - 425 Verbs

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Most Common Verbs in English Vocabulary
to lock
to lock
[Verb]

to secure something with a lock or seal

Ex: Before leaving, he had to lock the front door to ensure the security of the house. 
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to declare

to officially tell people something

Ex: The country's leaders gathered to declare their independence from colonial rule. 
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to concentrate

to focus one's all attention on something specific

Ex: During the exam, it's crucial to concentrate on each question to ensure accurate answers. 
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to slide
to slide
[Verb]

to move smoothly over a surface

Ex: The kids laughed as they slid down the slippery slope in the water park. 
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to climb
to climb
[Verb]

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

Ex: He likes to climb mountains on weekends. 
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to react
to react
[Verb]

to act or behave in a particular way in response to something

Ex: The political leader had to react promptly to the evolving situation, addressing concerns and making policy adjustments. 
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to comment

to express one's opinion about something or someone

Ex: After reading the article, she decided to comment on the author's perspective and add her own insights. 
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to transform

to change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object

Ex: The renovation project aims to transform the old building into a modern and functional space. 
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to bite
to bite
[Verb]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

Ex: The dog warned the intruder by growling before attempting to bite. 
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to lower
to lower
[Verb]

to decrease in degree, amount, quality, or strength

Ex: After the rainfall, the river's water level began to lower gradually. 
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to invent
to invent
[Verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, revolutionizing illumination. 
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to afford
to afford
[Verb]

to be able to pay the cost of something

Ex: If you save consistently, you may eventually afford a house. 
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to stare
to stare
[Verb]

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

Ex: I often stare at the night sky, contemplating the stars. 
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to resist
to resist
[Verb]

to use force to prevent something from happening or to fight against an attack

Ex: Despite being outnumbered, the soldiers managed to resist the enemy's assault. 
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to graduate

to finish a university, college, etc. study course successfully and receive a diploma or degree

Ex: She graduated with honors from the university. 
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to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon. 
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to quit
to quit
[Verb]

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

Ex: The company plans to quit using single-use plastics to reduce environmental impact. 
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to bet
to bet
[Verb]

to risk money on the result of a coming event by trying to predict it

Ex: Friends often bet on sports events to make watching more exciting. 
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to grant
to grant
[Verb]

to let someone have something, especially something that they have requested

Ex: The teacher decided to grant extra time for students to complete their assignments. 
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to upload
to upload
[Verb]

to send an electronic file such as a document, image, etc. from one digital device to another one, often by using the Internet

Ex: After editing the photo, she will upload it to her online portfolio. 
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to download

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

Ex: She downloaded the app to keep track of her daily activities. 
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to rush
to rush
[Verb]

to move or act very quickly

Ex: When the fire alarm sounded, the students had to rush out of the building in an orderly manner. 
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to intend
to intend
[Verb]

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

Ex: She intends to travel abroad next summer. 
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to accomplish

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

Ex: After years of dedicated practice, she accomplished fluency in three foreign languages. 
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to purchase

to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

Ex: Consumers often purchase goods and services to meet their needs and desires. 
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