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Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Changes in Body Posture

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to changes in body posture such as "stand", "bow", and "lean".

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Categorized English Verbs of Movement
to stand
[Verb]

to rise up onto one's feet, typically from a seated or lying position, and support oneself in an upright position

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to rise to a standing position from a seated or lying position

Ex: The toddler was excited to see the birthday cake and tried stand up in the high chair .
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to get up
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to get on our feet and stand up

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to bow
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to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

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to squat
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to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

Ex: During the camping trip , they squat by the fire to cook their meals as there were no chairs available .
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to scooch
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to crouch or squat down slightly

Ex: In the cramped space , the passengers scooch together to allow more people on the crowded bus .
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to hunker
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to squat down low, or sit on one's haunches in a relaxed or stable position

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to crouch
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to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees

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to kneel
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to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

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to stoop
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to bend the upper side of one's body forward

Ex: In the cramped attic , the explorer stoop to navigate through the narrow space .
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to duck
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to lower the head or body quickly as a gesture of avoidance or to avoid being hit

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to lean
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to bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support

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to hunch
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to bend the upper side of the body forward and make a rounded back

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to slump
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to sit, lean or fall heavily or suddenly, typically due to exhaustion, weakness, or lack of energy.

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to sit
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to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight

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to flop
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to fall or collapse suddenly and heavily, either intentionally or unintentionally

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to flump
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to fall or sit down heavily, often with a soft or muffled sound

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to sit with one leg on either side of an object

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to sit or stand with one leg on either side of

Ex: The fearless bestrode two galloping horses , showcasing an incredible feat of agility .
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to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting

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to bend over typically as a reaction to laughter or pain

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to lie
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(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

Ex: After the exhausting workout , it felt wonderful lie on the yoga mat and stretch .
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to bend the upper body backwards

Ex: reclined on the beach chair , soaking up the sun and listening to the sound of the waves .
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to sprawl
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to spread out one's limbs in a relaxed manner while sitting, falling, etc.

Ex: As the children played on the beach , they sprawled in the sand , building castles .
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