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Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle - Verbs for the Cycle of Life

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to cycle of life such as "birth", "mature", and "die".

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Categorized English Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle
to conceive

to become pregnant

Ex: Understanding ovulation is crucial for couples aiming to conceive.
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to reproduce

(of a living being) to produce offspring or more of itself

Ex: Certain species reproduce asexually , without the need for a mate .
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to procreate

to produce offspring sexually, typically involving the union of male and female reproductive cells

Ex: In many cultures , the decision to procreate is a personal and significant life choice .
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to birth
to birth
[Verb]

to deliver an offspring

Ex: The midwife assisted the mother in birthing her child at home .
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to breastfeed

to feed an infant or young child directly from the mother's breast, providing essential nutrition through breast milk

Ex: Working mothers may face challenges in finding suitable spaces to breastfeed or pump milk while at the workplace .
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to wean
to wean
[Verb]

to gradually reduce or stop a baby's dependency on breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, introducing them to other foods and drinks

Ex: The decision to wean a child depends on individual circumstances , including the child 's development and the family 's needs .
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to grow up

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: When I grow up, I want to be a musician.
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to grow out of

(of children) to become too big to fit into one's old clothes or belongings

Ex: As the baby grew, she grew out of her infant car seat, requiring a larger one.
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to mature
to mature
[Verb]

to develop mentally, physically, and emotionally

Ex: The adolescent slowly matured, gaining more confidence and independence .
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to age
to age
[Verb]

to get older

Ex: Pets also age, and their care requirements may change as they become older .
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: The soldier sacrificed his life , willing to die for the safety of his comrades .
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to perish
to perish
[Verb]

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

Ex: Efforts to prevent accidents and disasters aim to reduce the likelihood of people perishing.
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to pass on

to no longer be alive

Ex: She passed on in her hometown , where she had lived her entire life .
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to pass away

to no longer be alive

Ex: My grandfather passed away last year after a long illness .
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