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B2 Level Wordlist - Change

Here you will learn some English words about change, such as "enhance", "decline", "contribute", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
to account for

to serve as the reason for a particular occurrence or outcome

Ex: A sudden increase in demand for electric cars can account for the rising prices of lithium. 
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to alter
to alter
[Verb]

to cause something to change

Ex: New technologies can greatly alter the way we live and communicate. 
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to arise
to arise
[Verb]

to begin to exist or become noticeable

Ex: Unexpected challenges can arise during the course of a project, requiring swift problem-solving. 
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to boost
to boost
[Verb]

to increase or improve the progress, growth, or success of something

Ex: Regular exercise can boost your overall health and well-being. 
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to build up

to become more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity

Ex: As the tension builds up, everyone anticipates the final match. 
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to climb
to climb
[Verb]

to increase in terms of amount, value, intensity, etc.

Ex: With successful marketing strategies, the sales of the product began to climb steadily. 
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to contribute

to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen

Ex: Many factors contribute to the rise in housing prices. 
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contribution

someone or something's role in achieving a specific result, particularly a positive one

Ex: Employees are rewarded based on their individual contributions to the company's success. 
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to decline

to reduce in amount, size, intensity, etc.

Ex: Sales often decline during economic downturns. 
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to enhance

to better or increase someone or something's quality, strength, value, etc.

Ex: Adding new features can enhance the functionality of a software application. 
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to extend
to extend
[Verb]

to enlarge or lengthen something

Ex: She extends her hand for a friendly handshake. 
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to straighten

to extend or move something in one direction without any bends or curves

Ex: She straightened the ribbon, carefully pulling it taut to create a neat and uniform bow. 
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to gain
to gain
[Verb]

(of currencies, prices, etc.) to increase in value

Ex: The stock market is expected to gain this quarter. 
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to jump
to jump
[Verb]

(particularly of a price, rate, etc.) to increase sharply

Ex: After the company announced record profits, the stock prices jumped significantly in just one day. 
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to lower
to lower
[Verb]

to decrease in degree, amount, quality, or strength

Ex: After the rainfall, the river's water level began to lower gradually. 
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to modify
to modify
[Verb]

to make minor changes to something so that it is more suitable or better

Ex: The tailor often modifies dresses to ensure a perfect fit. 
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to mount
to mount
[Verb]

to gradually rise or increase

Ex: As tensions escalated, fears of a conflict began to mount in the international community. 
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to multiply

to significantly increase in quantity

Ex: If you multiply your efforts, you will see better results. 
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to recover

to become normal again after a period of difficulty

Ex: The economy is slowly starting to recover after the recession. 
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to trigger

to cause something to happen

Ex: The economic downturn triggered a series of layoffs within the company. 
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expansion
expansion
[noun]

an increase in the amount, size, importance, or degree of something

Ex: The expansion of the business into international markets was successful. 
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implication

a possible consequence that something can bring about

Ex: His decision to cut costs has serious implications for employee morale. 
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means
means
[noun]

a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task

Ex: Education is a powerful means to improve one's future prospects. 
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outcome
outcome
[noun]

the result or consequence of a situation, event, or action

Ex: The outcome of the election was surprising to many analysts. 
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product
product
[noun]

a thing or person resulted from something particular

Ex: His success is a product of years of hard work and dedication. 
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reduction
reduction
[noun]

a decline in amount, degree, etc. of a particular thing

Ex: The company implemented cost-cutting measures that led to a reduction in expenses. 
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root
root
[noun]

the primary cause of something

Ex: Understanding the root of the problem is essential for finding an effective solution to the conflict. 
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responsible
responsible
[Adjective]

being the main cause of something

Ex: She felt responsible for the project's delays due to her oversight. 
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consequently
consequently
[Adverb]

used to indicate a logical result or effect

Ex: The team neglected to conduct thorough testing, and consequently, several critical errors emerged in the final product. 
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increasingly
increasingly
[Adverb]

in a manner that is gradually growing in degree, extent, or frequency over time

Ex: The company is increasingly investing in sustainable practices. 
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life-changing
life-changing
[Adjective]

so impactful that can change someone's life

Ex: The workshop was a life-changing experience for many attendees. 
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significant
significant
[Adjective]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

Ex: The discovery of the ancient artifact was significant for understanding the region's history. 
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significantly

to a noticeable or considerable extent

Ex: The company's revenue has grown significantly since last quarter. 
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following
following
[preposition]

used to indicate what happens as a result of something

Ex: The meeting will take place on Monday, with a team lunch following the discussion. 
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hence
hence
[Adverb]

used to say that one thing is a result of another

Ex: She missed the bus, hence she arrived late to the meeting. 
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thus
thus
[Adverb]

used to introduce a result based on the information or actions that came before

Ex: She saved consistently each month; thus, she was able to afford the vacation she had always dreamed of. 
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to inspire

to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive

Ex: Her teacher's words of encouragement inspired her to pursue her dreams. 
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ground zero

the initial stage or place in which a significant event or activity happens or starts

Ex: The discovery of the new virus strain marked ground zero for the global pandemic. 
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