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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: Couples may attend counseling sessions to cope with relationship difficulties and improve communication .
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to manage
to manage
[Verb]

to do something difficult successfully

Ex: She was too tired to manage the long hike alone .
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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: In the wilderness , you learn to get by with limited supplies and survival skills .
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to handle
to handle
[Verb]

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

Ex: Right now , the customer service representative is handling inquiries from clients .
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to work through

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

Ex: He saw a psychologist to help him work through his depression .
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to overcome

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

Ex: Athletes overcome injuries by undergoing rehabilitation and persistent training .
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to solve
to solve
[Verb]

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

Ex: Can you solve this riddle before the time runs out ?
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to troubleshoot

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

Ex: Project managers are actively troubleshooting delays to meet project deadlines .
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to resolve

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

Ex: Negotiators strive to resolve disputes by finding mutually agreeable solutions .
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to settle
to settle
[Verb]

to bring a dispute or disagreement to an end

Ex: Neighbors may have a community meeting to settle issues and maintain a harmonious environment .
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to surmount

to successfully overcome challenges or difficulties

Ex: Communities have successfully surmounted environmental challenges by implementing sustainable practices .
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to brave
to brave
[Verb]

to endure a difficult or dangerous situation with courage and determination

Ex: They braved the harsh weather to attend the important event .
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to survive

to remain alive after enduring a specific hazardous or critical event

Ex: Following the explosion that demolished his home , he had to take shelter in order to survive.
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to pull off

to successfully achieve or accomplish something

Ex: They were unsure at first, but they pulled the surprise party off brilliantly.
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to conquer

to overcome a challenge or obstacle

Ex: Communities unite to conquer crises and rebuild in the aftermath of natural disasters .
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to work around

to find a solution to overcome a problem or obstacle

Ex: We'll have to work round the unexpected delays and still meet the project deadline.
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to pull through

to help someone overcome a challenging or life-threatening situation

Ex: She was weak, but the treatment helped pull her through the illness.
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to get through

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

Ex: It 's a hard phase , but with support , you can get through it .
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to rise above

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

Ex: Let 's encourage each other to rise above the small setbacks and keep pushing forward
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