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Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions - Verbs Related to Business

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to business such as "invest", "retail", and "profit".

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Categorized English Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions
to invest
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to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

Ex: Right now , many people are actively investing in cryptocurrencies .
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to get goods or services from an external supplier or assign specific tasks to an outside entity rather than handling them internally

Ex: Last year , the company outsourced logistics to improve supply chain management .
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to earn
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to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

Ex: With his new job , he will earn twice as much .
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to retail
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to sell small quantities of goods directly to customers

Ex: Over the years , these shops have successfully retailed unique products to loyal customers .
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to gain something good from something or someone

Ex: The company has benefited from increased sales after launching the new product .
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to profit
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to gain money or material benefits

Ex: Over the years , entrepreneurs have successfully profited from various ventures .
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to vend
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to sell goods, typically in a public place or through a vending machine

Ex: Over the years , these machines have successfully vended snacks and drinks to office workers .
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to sell
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to give something to someone in exchange for money

Ex: The company plans to sell its new product in international markets .
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to resell
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to sell something one has previously purchased

Ex: Last month, the retailer resold returned merchandise during a clearance sale.
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(of an event) to completely sell all available tickets, seats, leaving none remaining for further purchase

Ex: The underground music festival sold out, transforming an abandoned warehouse into a vibrant celebration .
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to stock
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to provide with a supply of something, such as goods or inventory, for use or sale

Ex: The company has recently stocked premium items for a special promotion .
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to tout
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to enthusiastically promote or advertise something, emphasizing its positive qualities to attract attention or interest

Ex: The tech company touted its groundbreaking innovation at a product launch .
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to provide services or temporary use of something to someone, in exchange for a fee

Ex: He offered to rent his tools out to neighbors who needed them for home repairs.
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to charge
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to ask a person to pay a certain amount of money in return for a product or service

Ex: The event organizers decided to charge for entry to cover expenses .
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to demand a lower price than one's rivals

Ex: While the market was experiencing fluctuations , airlines were actively undercutting fares to attract passengers .
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to gross
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to earn total income before subtracting expenses or taxes

Ex: The business grossed higher sales during the holiday season .
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to price
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to set an amount that is needed as payment for a product or a service

Ex: Last month , the retailer priced items strategically for the seasonal promotion .
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to be involved in or conduct activities related to a particular kind of business, commodity, or trade

Ex: The online platform deals in a wide range of handmade crafts from local artisans.
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to earn a lot of money or resources through successful efforts or actions

Ex: The talented artist has been raking the commissions in for their artwork.
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to close a business, factory, or organization, either temporarily or permanently

Ex: The pandemic-related restrictions caused the organization to shut down its physical offices .
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to peddle
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to sell goods, typically by traveling from place to place or going door-to-door

Ex: The artist is currently peddling handmade jewelry at the local craft fair .
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to settle financial matters of a business by determining its liabilities and distributing its assets to cover them

Ex: Over the years , businesses have successfully liquidated underperforming divisions .
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to begin a process with the goal of making it operational and successful

Ex: The investors started the company up with a significant capital injection.
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(of a business, shop, company, etc.) to no longer be open or operating, particularly permanently

Ex: Due to the storm , all local schools closed down early .
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to sell ownership of all or part of an industry or company by selling its assets

Ex: After a series of losses , they had to sell off their company 's assets to stay afloat .
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