A2 Level Wordlist - Common Verbs

Here you will learn some common English verbs, such as "raise", "react", and "realize", prepared for A2 learners.

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A2 Level Wordlist
to raise [verb]

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

Ex: She raised both arms above her head .
to react [verb]

to act or behave in a particular way in response to something

Ex: In a negotiation , it 's crucial to react strategically to the other party 's proposals .

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

Ex: They only realized the importance of the meeting once it was too late .

to know who a person or what an object is, because we have heard, seen, etc. them before

Ex: The dog recognized its owner ’s scent from a distance .

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

Ex: The travel agent recommended a boutique hotel in the city center , praising its central location and excellent reviews .

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

Ex: He has recorded all the important details in his research journal .
to refer [verb]

to send someone to a doctor, specialist, etc. for help, advice, or a decision

Ex: If clients have complex legal questions beyond my scope , I refer them to the partner who specializes in that area .

to take something away from a position

Ex: The city decided to remove the old statue and replace it with a new one .

to put someone or something new instead of someone or something else

Ex: The coach decided to replace the injured player with a substitute from the bench .

to give a written or spoken description of an event to someone

Ex: The doctor reported the patient 's symptoms to the medical team .

to answer a question in spoken or written form

Ex: Yesterday , he quickly responded to the urgent message from his supervisor .
to rise [verb]

to move from a lower to a higher position

Ex: If you had followed the instructions , the cake would have risen perfectly .
to sail [verb]

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

Ex: In favorable conditions , the small dinghy sailed effortlessly across the serene lake .
to save [verb]

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

Ex: Quick thinking and CPR can save a person 's life during a cardiac arrest .
to seem [verb]

to appear to be or do something particular

Ex: It may seem like a lot of work , but the end result will be rewarding .
to shake [verb]

to cause someone or something to move up and down or from one side to the other with short rapid movements

Ex: The farmer shakes the apple tree to make the ripe fruits fall .
to shout [verb]

to speak loudly, often associated with expressing anger or when you cannot hear what the other person is saying

Ex: In the bustling marketplace , vendors would often shout to attract customers ' attention to their products .
to sign [verb]

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

Ex: The artist signed the painting in the bottom right corner .
to ski [verb]

to move on snow on two sliding bars that are worn on the feet

Ex: Families may gather to ski together during winter vacations in mountainous regions .
to star [verb]

to act as a main character in a play, movie, etc.

Ex: The child actress stars in a popular TV show aimed at young audiences .
to steal [verb]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

Ex: The thief has stolen several cars in the past month .

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

Ex: I suppose the project will be completed on time if everyone stays on track .
to text [verb]

to send a written message using a cell phone

Ex: You should text your boss to request time off .
to tie [verb]

to attach or connect two things by a rope, band, etc.

Ex: She has tied the threads together to create a decorative macramé design .

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

Ex: Did you notice the new employee in our department ?

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

Ex: Many enthusiasts attended the science fiction convention to meet their favorite authors .

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

Ex: She was badly attacked by the mob , causing her severe injuries .

to give someone what is needed or necessary

Ex: The restaurant aims to provide excellent customer service for the patrons .

to try to find something or someone by carefully looking or investigating

Ex: They recently searched the house for their lost keys .
to keep [verb]

to make someone or something stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition

Ex: The teacher keeps the students engaged .
to pull [verb]

to use your hands to move something or someone toward yourself or in the direction that your hands are moving

Ex: They worked together to pull the heavy box off the shelf .
to push [verb]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

Ex: The teacher told the students to push their chairs under the table .