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 mark something so that it receives special attention or can be easily identified

to draw or print a line beneath a word, phrase, or other piece of text

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 damage a surface or skin by making a thin, shallow cut or mark with something sharp or rough

to leave a discolored or dirty mark on something

to mark something with irregular spots

to mark something with one or more small round spots or points

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