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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
[Verb]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

Ex: Couples may attend counseling sessions cope with relationship difficulties and improve communication .
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to manage
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to do something difficult successfully

Ex: She was too tired manage the long hike alone .
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to get by
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to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

Ex: In the wilderness , you learn get by with limited supplies and survival skills .
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to handle
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to deal with a situation or problem successfully

Ex: Right now , the customer service representative handling inquiries from clients .
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to carefully examine a problem or situation in order to reach a solution

Ex: He saw a psychologist to help work through his depression .
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to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

Ex: overcome injuries by undergoing rehabilitation and persistent training .
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to solve
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to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

Ex: Can solve this riddle before the time runs out ?
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to come up with solutions for challenges and difficulties in an organization or company

Ex: Project managers are troubleshooting delays to meet project deadlines .
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to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

Ex: Negotiators strive resolve disputes by finding mutually agreeable solutions .
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to settle
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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 successfully overcome challenges or difficulties

Ex: Communities have surmounted environmental challenges by implementing sustainable practices .
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to brave
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to endure a difficult or dangerous situation with courage and determination

Ex: braved the harsh weather to attend the important event .
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to remain alive after enduring a specific hazardous or critical event

Ex: Following the explosion that demolished his home , he had to take shelter survive.
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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 overcome a challenge or obstacle

Ex: Communities unite conquer crises and rebuild in the aftermath of natural disasters .
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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 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 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 stay strong when faced with problems or criticism and ultimately surpass them

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