A2 Level Wordlist - Necessary Verbs

Here you will learn some necessary English verbs, such as "act", "affect", and "analyze", prepared for A2 learners.

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A2 Level Wordlist
to act [verb]

to do something for a special reason

Ex: The detective had to act swiftly to prevent the suspect from escaping .

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

Ex: The economic downturn is expected to affect businesses across various sectors .

to examine or study something in detail in order to explain or understand it

Ex: The financial analyst will analyze the company 's quarterly reports to assess its performance .
to apply [verb]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

Ex: She decided to apply for the scholarship to support her education .

to make plans for a future event

Ex: They arranged a surprise party for their friend 's birthday .
to avoid [verb]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

Ex: The celebrity avoided fans by using a private entrance .
to beat [verb]

to get more points, votes, etc. than the other side, in a game, race, competition, etc. and win

Ex: The runner trained hard to beat the competition and cross the finish line first .

to act in a particular way

Ex: It 's important to behave responsibly when driving on the roads .
to blow [verb]

to exhale forcefully through the mouth

Ex: The magician held a deck of cards and blew on them , causing one card to rise and float in the air .
to boil [verb]

to cook food in very hot water

Ex: He boiled potatoes for the stew .
to burn [verb]

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

Ex: The forest burned for days , leaving behind a trail of destruction .
to cause [verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

Ex: Are you trying to cause a misunderstanding with your words ?

to gather together things from different places or people

Ex: The scientist collected samples of soil and water from different locations for environmental analysis .

to join two or more things together

Ex: The bridge connects the two sides of the river , providing a passage for pedestrians and vehicles .

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

Ex: He carefully considered all the job offers before making a decision .

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

Ex: As a parent , it 's important to guide and control your child 's behavior .
to cover [verb]

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

Ex: He decided to cover his plants with a tarp to protect them from the impending frost .

to be based on or related with different things that are possible

Ex:

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

Ex: Yesterday , the fire tragically destroyed the old library , consuming many valuable books .

to change and become stronger or more advanced

Ex: Over time , economies can develop and become more resilient to external shocks .
to dry [verb]

to take out the liquid from something in a way that it is not wet anymore

Ex: She dried her hair with a blow dryer .
to exist [verb]

to have actual presence or reality, even if no one is thinking about it or noticing it

Ex: The concept of parallel universes is still debated but some argue that they exist .

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

Ex: She did n't expect such a warm reception at the event .

to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions

Ex: Last night , they expressed their joy with cheers and applause .
to fight [verb]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

Ex: The two animals fought over territory , growling loudly .
to fix [verb]

to repair something that is broken

Ex: Yesterday , he fixed the broken window in the living room .
to greet [verb]

to give someone a sign of welcoming or a polite word when meeting them

Ex: Colleagues often greet each other at the beginning of the workday with a friendly " good morning . "

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Ex: The detective was assigned to carry out the investigation into the mysterious disappearance .
to look [verb]

to search for something or someone

Ex:
to stop [verb]

to cause something to come to an end or prevent it from happening

Ex: The principal stepped in to stop the bullying .

to no longer be able to be seen

Ex: The stains have disappeared after using a specialized cleaner .
to name [verb]

to give a name to something or someone

Ex: She named her new kitten " Whiskers " because of its distinctive facial markings .