Verbs of Manual Action - Verbs for Marking

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to marking such as "flag", "stain", and "underline".

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Verbs of Manual Action
to mark
to mark [verb]

to leave a sign, line, etc. on something

Ex: Before cutting the fabric , the tailor used chalk to mark the pattern .
to check off
to check off [verb]

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

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to flag
to flag [verb]

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

Ex: The teacher flagged the crucial dates in the lesson plan for emphasis .
to underline
to underline [verb]

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

Ex: To emphasize the importance of the deadline , please underline it in your project proposal .
to draw
to draw [verb]

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

Ex: The artist can draw realistic portraits of people .
to paint
to paint [verb]

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

Ex: The artist painted the fence white to match the house .
to ink
to ink [verb]

to mark something with ink

Ex: He carefully inked the outlines of the design before filling it in with color .
to tattoo
to tattoo [verb]

to mark or decorate the skin with permanent ink

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to brand
to brand [verb]

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

Ex: To prevent counterfeiting , luxury items are often branded with intricate marks and holograms .
to imprint
to imprint [verb]

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

Ex: The heavy machinery unintentionally imprinted tire tracks on the grass .
to scratch
to scratch [verb]

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

Ex: She accidentally scratched her phone screen with her keys .
to stain
to stain [verb]

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

Ex: Ink from a leaky pen can stain clothing if not treated quickly .
to splotch
to splotch [verb]

to mark something with irregular spots

Ex: She accidentally splotched her shirt with ink while writing .
to dot
to dot [verb]

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

Ex: Please use a highlighter to dot the important dates on the calendar .
to fleck
to fleck [verb]

to mark with small, tiny spots

Ex: The painter flecked the canvas with splashes of vibrant colors to create a dynamic effect .
to blot
to blot [verb]

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

Ex: The spilled coffee blotted the clean tablecloth , leaving a brown stain .
to speck
to speck [verb]

to mark something with tiny particles or spots

Ex: Raindrops specked the car window , creating a pattern as they rolled down .
to blotch
to blotch [verb]

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

Ex: The painter was careful not to let the paintbrush slip and blotch the canvas .
to stripe
to stripe [verb]

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

Ex: The painter chose to stripe the canvas with vertical lines for a modern and dynamic effect .
to pattern
to pattern [verb]

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

Ex: The chef sought to pattern the dish with a visually appealing arrangement of ingredients .
to watermark
to watermark [verb]

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

Ex: Photographers often watermark their images with a logo to indicate ownership .
to deboss
to deboss [verb]

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

Ex: During the printing process , the designer decided to deboss the title on the book cover for a tactile effect .
to emboss
to emboss [verb]

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

Ex: The leather artisan skillfully embossed the company logo onto the surface of the wallet .
to tab
to tab [verb]

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

Ex: To streamline the filing system , the secretary tabbed each folder with a color-coded label .
Verbs of Manual Action
Verbs for Giving Shape Verbs for Changing Shape and Appearance Verbs for Using Fingers and Palm Verbs for Seizing and Holding
Verbs for Using Pressure and Force Verbs for Handling Containers Verbs for Writing Verbs for Marking
Verbs for Covering Verbs for Placement Verbs for Decoration Verbs for Clothing