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Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle - Verbs for Interpersonal Relations

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to interpersonal relations such as "befriend", "propose", and "adopt".

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Categorized English Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle
to know
[Verb]

to be acquainted or familiar with a person, thing, place, etc.

Ex: knew each other from high school .
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to have a friendly or good relationship with someone or something

Ex: Our neighbors are very friendly, and we get along with them quite well.
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to make friends with someone

Ex: Children befriend others in the playground , forming quick connections .
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to spend time with or become friendly with someone, often when it is not allowed or expected

Ex: It 's common for residents in the neighborhood fraternize at community events .
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to become friendly again with another person after ending a disagreement or dispute

Ex: Couples attend counseling reconcile and strengthen their relationship .
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to date
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to go out with someone that you are having a romantic relationship with or may soon start to have one

Ex: Hedating someone he met at work .
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to go out
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to regularly spend time with a person that one likes and has a sexual or romantic relationship with

Ex: They started going out together after realizing their shared interests and values.
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to ghost
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to abruptly cut off communication with someone, especially online, without explanation

Ex: Despite being close for years , he chose ghost his longtime friend , leaving them hurt and confused .
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to flirt
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to behave in a way that shows a person is only sexually drawn to someone, with no serious intention of starting a relationship

Ex: During the party, he subtly flirted with several guests, enjoying the social interaction.
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to seduce
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to persuade someone into engaging in sexual activity, often through charm

Ex: Being aware of the power dynamics , it 's important not to use influence seduce others against their will .
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to court
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to romantically pursue someone by expressing interest and affection to establish a relationship

Ex: It 's important to be respectful and genuine when attempting court someone romantically .
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to love
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to have very strong feelings for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

Ex: love their hometown and take pride in its history and traditions .
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to ask a person to marry one

Ex: He proposed to his longtime girlfriend with a heartfelt speech .
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to promise to marry someone, typically with a formal ceremony or agreement, often involving the exchange of rings

Ex: The couple exchanged vows betroth themselves to each other in the presence of close friends and family .
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to marry
[Verb]

to become someone's husband or wife

Ex: They plan marry next summer in a beach ceremony .
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to wed
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to legally become someone's wife or husband

Ex: The childhood sweethearts finally wed in a traditional ceremony.
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to cheat
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to be sexually unfaithful to one's partner by engaging in romantic or intimate activities with someone else

Ex: Maintaining open communication is essential in preventing the temptation cheat in a relationship .
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to legally end a marriage

Ex: The high-profile divorced after a long legal battle .
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to end the relationship or live apart from a partner

Ex: Some couples choose separate temporarily to reassess their relationship .
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to end a romantic relationship or marriage

Ex: They decided to split up after ten years of marriage.
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to parent
[Verb]

to guide and take care of one's children to help them grow

Ex: The grandparents also play a role in parenting, offering wisdom and support to the younger generation.
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to care for and support the growth and development of a child until they reach adulthood

Ex: Early childhood educators focus nurturing the social and cognitive development of young learners .
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to adopt
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to take someone's child into one's family and become their legal parent

Ex: Adopting a child involves a lifelong commitment to providing care , guidance , and support as a legal parent .
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to foster
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to provide care and a supportive home for children, often not biologically related, during difficult times

Ex: The compassionate couple decided foster siblings , ensuring they stayed together during a difficult period .
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to disown
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to reject or deny any association or relationship with someone or something

Ex: disowned his membership in the organization due to their changing values .
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