Verbs of Mental Processes - Verbs for Learning

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to learning such as "study", "grasp", and "practice".

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Verbs of Mental Processes
to learn [verb]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

Ex: They are learning about history in their school lessons .

to learn to perform or use a skill or ability thoroughly and completely

Ex: He aimed to master the language by immersing himself in daily conversations and literature .
to study [verb]

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

Ex: They are studying for the science competition next month .

to incorporate or integrate information, beliefs, or values into one's own understanding or mindset

Ex: Parenting involves guiding children to internalize important values and ethical principles as they grow and develop .

to gain skills or knowledge in something

Ex: Through hands-on experience , he acquired expertise in repairing electronic devices .

to understand and incorporate information, ideas, or experiences

Ex: As an avid reader , he loves to absorb new ideas and perspectives by exploring a diverse range of literature .

to comprehend something

Ex: She could quickly take in new concepts during her studies .

to fully comprehend and integrate information or ideas

Ex: After several readings , she assimilated the complex scientific concepts and explained them effortlessly .

to mentally process and integrate information or experiences

Ex: I digested the information from the lecture and applied it to my project .
to grasp [verb]

to mentally understand information or concepts

Ex: It took some time for the team to grasp the implications of the new software update .

to do or play something many times to become good at it

Ex: In preparation for the upcoming exam , students are advised to practice solving a variety of questions and problems .

to practice a play, piece of music, etc. before the public performance

Ex: Before the big dance recital , the ballet troupe spent hours rehearsing their routines .

to practice and improve skills or knowledge that one has learned in the past

Ex: Students often brush up on math concepts before final exams .

to have the necessary knowledge, experience, or set of skills in a particular field

Ex: After completing medical school , he decided to specialize in neurology .