Verbs of Manual Action - Verbs for Changing Shape and Appearance
Here you will learn some English verbs referring to changing shape and appearance such as "smooth", "fold", and "sharpen".
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to make something even, flat, or straight
to make a surface free from roughness
to rub the surface of something, often using a brush or a piece of cloth, to make it bright, smooth, and shiny
to polish or shine a surface by rubbing it with a soft cloth or a special tool
to rub a surface to make it smooth, shiny, or glossy, often using a tool or an abrasive material
to rub a surface with sandpaper or another abrasive material to smooth, shape, or remove imperfections
to cover a surface, typically a road or pathway, with a hard, flat material such as asphalt, concrete, or stones
(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material
to make something no longer bent or curved
to reduce the thickness or height of something, making it less raised or elevated in its shape or form
to make something less tight or more flexible
to increase firmness or solidity of something
to make something less firm or solid
to sharpen a blade or edge using a tool specifically designed for sharpening
to make an object pointed or sharper
to cause something to change into one or more crystals
to break a substance down into small particles
to make something soft and puffy, often by shaking or arranging it for added volume
to reduce the density of something
to make something appear less clear or distinct
to create folds or creases on a previously smooth surface
to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface
to crush, fold, or wrinkle something, resulting in irregular and uneven creases
to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
to become twisted or knotted together in a confusing manner
to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.
to twist or weave together, creating a complex and interconnected structure
to bend or change shape, often due to pressure or exposure to heat
to make something straight become curved or folded
to twist or bend something out of its normal or natural shape
