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Animals - Verbs Relating to Animals

Here you will learn some English verbs relating to animals, such as "waddle", "gallop", and "peck".

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Words Related to Animals
to graze
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(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

Ex: The shepherd led the flock graze on the hillside .
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to hunt
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to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory

Ex: In the wild , big cats hunt at night to avoid the daytime heat .
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to dive
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(of an aircraft or a bird) to descend steeply in the air

Ex: The spacecraft re-entered the Earth 's atmosphere and began dive towards its landing site .
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to molt
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(of animals or birds) to lose hair, feathers, etc. temporarily before they grow back

Ex: The deer molts in the late summer, replacing its old coat with a new one for the colder months.
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(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

Ex: Ground squirrels hibernate in their burrows, where they enter a state of deep torpor to survive the winter.
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(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions

Ex: migrate in search of water and food .
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to swim
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to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Ex: They 're learning swim at the swimming pool .
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to perch
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(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

Ex: The perched on her shoulder , squawking playfully .
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to nuzzle
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to root out something with the snout

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to hover
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(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair

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to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation

Ex: Some scientists are exploring the possibility domesticating certain wild plants for food production in the future .
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to feed
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(of an animal or baby) to take or eat food

Ex: The fed near the barn in the early morning .
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to sing
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(of birds) to make high-pitched and pleasing sounds

Ex: As the evening approached , the sang softly in the fading light .
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to make or become undetectable by resembling the color or shape of a surrounding

Ex: The stick insect resembles a twig , allowing it camouflage among branches and foliage to avoid detection by predators .
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to stroke
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to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

Ex: To calm the nervous kitten , the veterinarian stroked its back while examining it .
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to peck
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(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

Ex: The pecked rhythmically on the tree trunk .
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to stalk
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to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

Ex: The wolf pack coordinated their movements stalk a herd of deer .
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to sting
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(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

Ex: If provoked , the scorpion sting as a means of self-defense .
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to bite
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to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

Ex: He could n't resist the temptation and decided bite into the tempting chocolate bar .
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to soar
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to go higher while flying

Ex: Watching the soar effortlessly over the ocean always brings a sense of peace and freedom .
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to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

Ex: The frost-covered slithered across the icy path .
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to chase
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to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

Ex: The paparazzi chased the celebrity , hoping to capture exclusive photos .
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to hop
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(of a bird or an animal) to move forward by jumping on all feet

Ex: The baby goat discovered its newfound ability hop and playfully leaped around the barnyard .
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to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body

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to buck
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(of a horse) to leap or jump with its back arched, typically in an attempt to throw off a rider or in a show of resistance

Ex: The rider was thrown off when the horse bucked.
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to spin
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to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn

Ex: Using a traditional hand-spinning technique , spun hemp fibers .
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to swarm
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to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

Ex: swarmed into the town to secure the area .
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to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

Ex: Some plants , like corn , pollinated by the wind , while others , like tomatoes , rely on bees .
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to warble
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(of a bird) to produce a melodious, trilling, or warbling song with a series of varying notes and pitches

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to preen
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to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

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to nest
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to build a nest or live in it

Ex: The pair of lovebirds meticulously worked together nest in the hollow of a tree .
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to slough
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to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

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to scent
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to track something using one's sense of smell, typically performed by animals to locate food, identify potential threats, or find mates

Ex: While I was hiking , I witnessed a scenting the air before darting into the bushes .
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to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals

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to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

Ex: Some prey on eggs , swallowing them whole .
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to rear
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to stand or rise onto the back legs, usually referring to animals

Ex: The reared, towering over the hikers .
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to paw
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to use the front feet in a repetitive and scratching motion, often done by animals to express eagerness, curiosity, or frustration

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to pass, endure, or spend the winter season

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to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

Ex: Certain plants are known feed on insects as a supplementary source of nutrients .
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to beach
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to cause a marine animal to come onto shore or land, either intentionally or unintentionally

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to frisk
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to move about in a lively and playful way, usually by jumping or running, as seen in the behavior of young or excited animals

Ex: Playful monkeys in the treetops would frisk their tails , signaling their contentment .
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to frolic
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to play or engage in lively, joyful, and often energetic or spontaneous activities

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to ruffle
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to shake, fluff up, or disarrange the feathers of a bird, either as a sign of agitation, aggression, or fear, or as a part of their natural grooming behavior

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to spray
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to expel a fine mist or stream of liquid or other substance from the body, often as a defense mechanism or as a way to mark territory or communicate with other animals

Ex: The octopus sprayed a cloud of ink to camouflage itself and evade capture by the predator.
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to shy
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to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention

Ex: The shied from the loud noise , its ears pricked up in alarm .
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to scratch or scrape at something with the hands or claws, as if trying to dig or climb

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to root
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to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs

Ex: The rooted energetically , scattering leaves and debris everywhere .
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to burrow
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to dig a hole or tunnel into the ground or other surface to create a space for shelter or habitation

Ex: Certain birds , like kingfishersburrow into riverbanks to create nesting sites .
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to chew and regurgitate food, typically performed by ruminant animals such as cows and sheeps

Ex: Ruminating is an essential process for animals like sheep to extract nutrients from grass .
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to gallop
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(of a horse, etc.) to ride as fast as possible

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to trot
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(of a horse or other animals) to move at a speed faster than a walk and slower than a canter

Ex: The trotted behind the farmer , carrying a load of freshly harvested vegetables .
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to browse
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to feed on leaves, twigs, or other plant materials by nibbling or grazing, commonly done by animals such as deer or goats

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to lope
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to bound or run with long, easy strides, often seen in animals such as horses, wolves, or gazelles

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to strut
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to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out

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to leap
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to jump very high or over a long distance

Ex: In the long jump competition , the leaped with all their might .
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to flit
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to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

Ex: Thoughts flit through his mind as he tries to come up with a solution to the problem at hand.
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to glide
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to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

Ex: The glided gently down the river , hardly making a sound .
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to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

Ex: The fluttered in the open window , letting in the fresh air .
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to run or move quickly and playfully with small, light steps

Ex: The young scampered through the forest , practicing their hunting skills .
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to prowl
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to move stealthily and with intent, especially by a predatory animal

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to bound
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to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously

Ex: When released into the open space , the bounded with enthusiasm , displaying its freedom .
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to amble
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to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

Ex: The elderly gentleman liked amble in the local park .
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to swoop
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to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

Ex: A cybersecurity team swooped on hackers attempting to breach the network
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to waddle
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to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs

Ex: Due to the heavy backpack , she waddle up the steep hill , taking small , careful steps to maintain her balance .
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to charge
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to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

Ex: The general ordered his troops charge the enemy 's flank , hoping to gain a tactical advantage .
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to fly
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to move or travel through the air

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes fly through them all the time .
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to crawl
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to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

Ex: The cat stalked its prey and then began crawl silently through the grass .
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to lumber
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to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

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to swing
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to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

Ex: The acrobat swung the trapeze , delighting the audience with breathtaking aerial stunts .
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