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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: What are you doing tomorrow? 
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to undo
to undo
[Verb]

to make null or cancel the effects of something

Ex: Realizing the mistake, he quickly tried to undo the accidental deletion of the important file from his computer. 
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to overdo
to overdo
[Verb]

to do something excessively, beyond what is appropriate or reasonable

Ex: After weeks of intense workouts, he began to feel fatigued, realizing that he had been overdoing it at the gym. 
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to act
to act
[Verb]

to do something for a special reason

Ex: The company decided to act quickly to address customer complaints and improve its services. 
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to act on
to act on
[Verb]

to take action to continue with a task or situation

Ex: After receiving approval, they decided to act on the construction project immediately. 
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to commit
to commit
[Verb]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

Ex: He was arrested for attempting to commit fraud by falsifying financial documents. 
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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: As part of the maintenance schedule, technicians will perform regular checks on the machinery to ensure optimal performance. 
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to get on
to get on
[Verb]

to continue or begin a task, journey, or project

Ex: Despite the setback, we must get on and finish the job. 
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to execute

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

Ex: The gymnast executed a flawless routine, earning a perfect score from the judges. 
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to implement

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

Ex: The chef implements a new cooking technique to enhance the flavor of the dish. 
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to practice

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

Ex: After completing medical school, the doctor began to practice medicine in a busy urban hospital. 
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to effectuate

to cause something to happen

Ex: The new policy aims to effectuate positive changes in the workplace environment. 
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to perpetrate

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

Ex: The investigation revealed a network of individuals who conspired to perpetrate fraud against the company. 
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to function

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

Ex: As the CEO, her main responsibility is to function as the leader of the company, making strategic decisions. 
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to multitask

to simultaneously do more than one thing

Ex: In her busy job, she has to multitask efficiently to handle emails, phone calls, and meetings throughout the day. 
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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 overreact

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

Ex: After a minor disagreement, she tends to overreact and become very upset. 
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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 environmental activists are waging a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of conservation. 
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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: Despite the challenges, he fared admirably in his first year of college. 
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to dare
to dare
[Verb]

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

Ex: She dared to speak up against the injustice, even when others remained silent. 
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to step up

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

Ex: The leader of the organization stepped up and made their vision known to the team. 
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to play at

to do something in an unserious manner and without dedication

Ex: She's playing at writing her book, starting and stopping sporadically without a clear plan. 
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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 obstacles, they decided to go through with their wedding. 
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to carry out

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Ex: The research team will carry out experiments to test the hypothesis and gather data. 
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to phase
to phase
[Verb]

to carry out in gradual stages

Ex: The construction project will be phased over 6 months, starting with site preparation before moving on to the main building construction. 
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