Verbs of Manual Action - Verbs for Marking

to leave a sign, line, etc. on something

to put a check mark on or near an item to show it is done or verified

to put or draw a mark on something in order to make it more noticeable

to draw one or more lines beneath a word, phrase, or passage to emphasize or draw attention to it

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

to mark something with ink

to mark or decorate the skin with permanent ink

to mark a distinctive symbol, logo, or trademark onto an object or surface

to make a lasting mark on a surface or material through pressure or contact

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

to create marks or discoloration on a surface, usually by accidentally spilling or allowing a substance to absorb

to mark something with irregular spots

to place a small, round spot or point on a surface

to mark with small, tiny spots

to make a mark or spot on a surface by spreading a liquid substance

to mark something with tiny particles or spots

to stain something, usually a surface, with a large, irregularly shaped discoloration or blemish

to add long, narrow bands or lines of a different color or texture to an object

to arrange or form something in a consistent and recognizable design or sequence, often involving repetition

to imprint a distinctive mark or design on paper or an image, often as a means of identification or to prevent counterfeiting

to press or stamp a design into a surface so it sits below the level of the surface

to create a raised design or pattern on a surface, typically by impressing or stamping with a die or tool

to mark or identify with a projecting piece, label, or tag