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Verbs of Existence and Action - Verbs for Execution

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to execution such as "undo", "commit", and "practice".

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Categorized English Verbs of Existence and Action
to do
to do
[Verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: Is there anything that I can do for you?
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to undo
to undo
[Verb]

to make null or cancel the effects of something

Ex: After receiving negative feedback , the company worked hard to undo the damage to its reputation .
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to overdo
to overdo
[Verb]

to do something excessively, beyond what is appropriate or reasonable

Ex: The actor realized he had overdone his character 's emotions during the rehearsal and decided to tone it down for the actual performance .
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to act
to act
[Verb]

to do something for a special reason

Ex: Individuals can act responsibly by reducing their carbon footprint to help combat climate change .
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to act on
to act on
[Verb]

to take action to continue with a task or situation

Ex: The company decided to act on the customer feedback and make improvements .
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to commit
to commit
[Verb]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

Ex: The hacker was apprehended for committing cybercrimes , including unauthorized access to sensitive information .
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to perform

to carry out or execute a task, duty, action, or ceremony, often in a formal or official capacity

Ex: To assess the software 's functionality , the quality assurance team will perform rigorous testing procedures .
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to get on
to get on
[Verb]

to continue or begin a task, journey, or project

Ex: Let's get on with the presentation; we’re running behind schedule.
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to execute

to perform or carry out a skillful and well-coordinated action or maneuver

Ex: In a high-pressure situation , the surgeon executed the delicate procedure with surgical precision .
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to implement

to apply or utilize a device, tool, or method for a specific purpose

Ex: The researcher plans to implement a new experimental procedure to test the hypothesis .
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to practice

to actively engage in the duties, activities, or tasks associated with a specific job or profession

Ex: The software engineer joined a tech company to practice coding and develop innovative software solutions .
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to effectuate

to cause something to happen

Ex: The marketing campaign was carefully designed to effectuate a significant increase in brand awareness .
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to perpetrate

to commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral act, such as a crime or an offense

Ex: The media coverage highlighted the heinous acts perpetrated by the gang in the city .
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to function

to perform the duties or tasks that are associated with a particular office, position, or place

Ex: The ambassador functions as the official representative of their country in diplomatic matters.
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to multitask

to simultaneously do more than one thing

Ex: The chef had to multitask in the kitchen , preparing multiple dishes at the same time to meet the demands of a busy restaurant .
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to react
to react
[Verb]

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

Ex: The security team is trained to react decisively to potential threats .
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to overreact

to react more intensely or dramatically than is warranted by the situation

Ex: In stressful situations , it 's common for people to overreact, letting emotions take over rational thinking .
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to wage
to wage
[Verb]

to participate in and carry out a specific action, such as a war or campaign

Ex: The activist group waged a campaign against the new policy .
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to fare
to fare
[Verb]

to perform or manage oneself in a particular way, especially in response to a situation or condition

Ex: The athlete fared exceptionally well in the marathon , breaking the previous record .
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to dare
to dare
[Verb]

to have the courage or audacity to try or do something challenging or risky

Ex: He wanted to ask her about the incident but he did n't dare.
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to step up

to make one's presence known in a situation or setting

Ex: The musician stepped up and performed at a charity concert to support a cause .
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to play at

to do something in an unserious manner and without dedication

Ex: I don't think he's serious about his fitness goals; he's just playing at going to the gym.
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to go through with

to complete a planned or promised action, even if it is difficult or undesirable

Ex: Despite the challenges, they never expected her to go through with the decision to sell the family business.
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to carry out

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Ex: Before making a decision , it 's crucial to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .
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to phase
to phase
[Verb]

to carry out in gradual stages

Ex: The restoration efforts in the conservation project are set to be phased.
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