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Verbs of Challenge and Competition - Verbs for Overcoming Challenges

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to overcoming challenges such as "cope", "handle", and "manage".

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Categorized English Verbs of Challenge and Competition
to cope
to cope
[Verb]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

Ex: She copes with work pressure by prioritizing tasks and maintaining a positive mindset. 
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to manage
to manage
[Verb]

to do something difficult successfully

Ex: She managed to finish the project just before the deadline. 
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to get by
to get by
[Verb]

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

Ex: He didn't know the local language, but he could get by using basic phrases and gestures. 
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to handle
to handle
[Verb]

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

Ex: The experienced manager handles challenging projects with ease. 
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to work through

to carefully examine a problem or situation in order to reach a solution

Ex: We have to work through these issues before we can move forward with the project. 
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to overcome

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

Ex: She overcame obstacles in her career by demonstrating resilience and determination. 
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to solve
to solve
[Verb]

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

Ex: A positive attitude can often help you solve various challenges in life. 
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to troubleshoot

to come up with solutions for challenges and difficulties in an organization or company

Ex: Managers troubleshoot organizational problems to enhance efficiency and productivity. 
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to resolve

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

Ex: The couple attended counseling to resolve their marital conflicts. 
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to settle
to settle
[Verb]

to bring a dispute or disagreement to an end

Ex: Mediation is a helpful process to settle conflicts between disputing parties. 
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to surmount

to successfully overcome challenges or difficulties

Ex: She worked hard to surmount the obstacles in her academic journey and graduated with honors. 
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to brave
to brave
[Verb]

to endure a difficult or dangerous situation with courage and determination

Ex: She braved the storm to ensure everyone was safe in the shelter. 
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to survive

to remain alive after enduring a specific hazardous or critical event

Ex: After the plane crash, the survivors had to find shelter and food while waiting for rescue, managing to survive against all odds. 
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to pull off

to successfully achieve or accomplish something difficult

Ex: Despite the challenges, they managed to pull off the event. 
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to conquer

to overcome a challenge or obstacle

Ex: She conquered the challenges in her career through perseverance and hard work. 
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to work around

to find a solution to overcome a problem or obstacle

Ex: She worked around the lack of resources by leveraging external partnerships. 
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to pull through

to help someone overcome a challenging or life-threatening situation

Ex: The doctors worked tirelessly to pull her through the surgery. 
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to get through

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

Ex: She managed to get through the tough times after losing her job. 
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to rise above

to stay strong when faced with problems or criticism and ultimately surpass them

Ex: She always manages to rise above criticism and continues to work diligently on her goals. 
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