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Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Movement Toward Something

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to moving toward something such as "return", "advance", and "follow".

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Categorized English Verbs of Movement
to come
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to move toward a location that the speaker considers to be close or relevant to them

Ex: They came to the park to play soccer.
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to return
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to go or come back to a person or place

Ex: After completing the errands , she will return to the office .
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to arrive
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to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

Ex: We left early to ensure we would arrive at the concert venue before the performance began .
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to go someplace with another person

Ex: The team is going out for lunch.
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to arrive at a location, often late or unexpectedly

Ex: Why do you consistently roll in after the meeting has begun ?
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to enter
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to come or go into a place

Ex: Right now , they are entering the auditorium for the performance .
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to reach
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to get to your planned destination

Ex: We reached London late at night .
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to get in
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to arrive at home or at the place where one works

Ex: The employees usually get in at different times depending on their schedules .
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to come to a foreign country and live there permanently

Ex: The Smith family made the life-changing decision to immigrate to New Zealand for better economic prospects .
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to return to a person or place

Ex: We visited the beach and will come back next summer .
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to return to a place, state, or condition

Ex: He’ll get back to work once he’s feeling better.
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to move ahead or proceed forward

Ex: The ship set sail and started to advance across the open sea .
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to move in a forward direction

Ex: The rock climbers skillfully progressed up the face of the cliff , using ropes and safety equipment .
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to suddenly move toward someone to threaten them or physically attack them

Ex: The protestors broke through the barricades and came at the police officers , leading to a clash .
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to access
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to reach or to be able to reach and enter a place

Ex: Visitors can access the museum by purchasing tickets at the main entrance .
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to head
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to move toward a particular direction

Ex: Right now , the students are actively heading to the library to study .
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to go close or closer to something or someone

Ex: Last night , the police approached the suspect 's house with caution .
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to near
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to approach or move in the direction of someone or something

Ex: The airplane started to near the airport, descending for a smooth landing.
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move or draw together at a certain location

Ex: The participants in the charity run will converge at the starting line before embarking on the race .
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to follow
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to move or travel behind someone or something

Ex: The procession moved slowly , and the crowd respectfully followed behind .
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to tail
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to follow closely with the aim of catching or observing

Ex: The private investigator was hired to tail a potential witness .
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to chase
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to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

Ex: The paparazzi relentlessly chased the celebrity , hoping to capture exclusive photos .
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to pursue
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to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

Ex: The dog enthusiastically pursued the bouncing tennis ball .
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to shadow
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to secretly track or follow someone, typically without their awareness

Ex: Curious about the secretive meetings , Alex decided to shadow his colleague to find out what was going on .
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to follow or chase someone, often with the intent of catching or reaching them

Ex: The debt collectors came after him for the unpaid bills , making his financial situation even more stressful .
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to pursue or try to catch someone or something

Ex: They went after the runaway dog , which had escaped into the neighborhood .
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to pursue or follow someone persistently

Ex: In espionage , skilled agents are trained to get after their targets without being detected .
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