English Verb Classes And Alternations
Verb classes from the monograph English Verb Classes And Alternations: A Preliminary Investigation by Beth Levin published by The University of Chicago Press, © 1993 by The University of Chicago.
Compiled by Michael Percillier (University of Mannheim 2016), this directory of verb classes is based on the HTML version of the monograph's index .
1. Transitivity Alternations
1.1. Object Of Transitive = Subject Of Intransitive Alternations
1.1.1. Middle Alternation
1.1.2. Causative Alternation
1.1.2.1. Causative/Inchoative Alternation
- abate
- accelerate
- acetify
- acidify
- administer
- advance
- age
- agglomerate
- air
- alkalify
- allocate
- allot
- alter
- ameliorate
- americanize
- annihilate
- appear
- arise
- assassinate
- assign
- atrophy
- attenuate
- awake
- awaken
- award
- balance
- bang
- bash
- batter
- beat
- belt
- bend
- bequeath
- birch
- bite
- blacken
- blast
- blitz
- bludgeon
- blunt
- blur
- bonk
- bore
- bounce
- brain
- break
- brighten
- broaden
- brown
- bruise
- bump
- burn
- burst
- butcher
- butt
- calcify
- cane
- capsize
- caramelize
- carbonify
- carbonize
- caress
- carve
- cede
- change
- char
- cheapen
- cheer
- chill
- chip
- chop
- claw
- clean
- clear
- clip
- clobber
- clog
- close
- club
- coagulate
- coarsen
- coil
- collapse
- collect
- come
- compress
- concede
- condense
- conk
- contract
- contribute
- cool
- corrode
- cosh
- crack
- crash
- crease
- crimson
- crinkle
- crisp
- crop
- crucify
- crumble
- crumple
- crush
- crystallize
- cube
- cudgel
- cuff
- cut
- dampen
- darken
- dash
- dawn
- de-escalate
- decelerate
- decentralize
- decimate
- decompose
- decrease
- deepen
- deflate
- defrost
- degenerate
- degrade
- dehumidify
- delight
- demagnetize
- democratize
- demolish
- dent
- depressurize
- desiccate
- destabilize
- destroy
- deteriorate
- detonate
- devastate
- dice
- die
- dim
- diminish
- dirty
- disappear
- disburse
- disintegrate
- dispatch
- dissipate
- dissolve
- distend
- distribute
- divide
- donate
- double
- drain
- drift
- drill
- drop
- drum
- dry
- dull
- ease
- electrocute
- eliminate
- emanate
- emerge
- empty
- emulsify
- energize
- enlarge
- ensue
- enthuse
- equalize
- erupt
- evaporate
- even
- eventuate
- evolve
- execute
- expand
- expire
- explode
- extend
- exterminate
- extirpate
- fade
- fatten
- federate
- feed
- file
- fill
- fillet
- firm
- flatten
- float
- flog
- flood
- flow
- fold
- forfeit
- fossilize
- fracture
- fray
- freeze
- freshen
- frost
- fructify
- fuse
- garrotte
- gash
- gasify
- gelatinize
- give
- gladden
- glide
- glutenize
- gouge
- grant
- granulate
- grate
- gray
- graze
- green
- grieve
- grind
- grow
- guarantee
- gush
- hack
- halt
- hammer
- hang
- happen
- harden
- harmonize
- hasten
- heal
- heat
- heighten
- hew
- hit
- humidify
- hush
- hybridize
- ignite
- immolate
- improve
- increase
- incubate
- inflate
- intensify
- iodize
- ionize
- issue
- kick
- kill
- kindle
- kiss
- knife
- knock
- lapse
- lash
- lease
- leave
- lend
- lengthen
- lessen
- level
- levitate
- lick
- light
- lighten
- lignify
- liquefy
- liquidate
- loan
- loop
- loose
- loosen
- macerate
- madden
- magnetize
- magnify
- mangle
- mash
- massacre
- materialize
- mature
- mellow
- melt
- mince
- moisten
- move
- mow
- muddy
- multiply
- murder
- narrow
- neaten
- neutralize
- nick
- nitrify
- notch
- nudge
- obliterate
- obsess
- occur
- offer
- open
- operate
- ossify
- overturn
- owe
- oxidize
- paddle
- paddywhack
- pale
- pass
- pat
- paw
- pay
- peck
- peddle
- perforate
- perish
- petrify
- pinch
- plop
- poison
- polarize
- pop
- pound
- prod
- proffer
- proliferate
- promise
- propagate
- prune
- pulverize
- pummel
- punch
- purify
- purple
- putrefy
- puzzle
- quadruple
- quicken
- quiet
- quieten
- rap
- ravage
- raze
- recur
- redden
- refer
- refund
- regularize
- reimburse
- rekindle
- relinquish
- remit
- render
- rent
- reopen
- repay
- reproduce
- restore
- result
- return
- revolve
- rip
- ripen
- rise
- roll
- rotate
- roughen
- round
- ruin
- rumple
- rupture
- sacrifice
- sadden
- saw
- scorch
- scrape
- scratch
- sear
- sell
- serve
- sharpen
- shatter
- shoot
- short
- short-circuit
- shorten
- shred
- shrink
- shrivel
- shut
- sicken
- silicify
- silver
- singe
- sink
- slack
- slacken
- slap
- slash
- slaughter
- slay
- slice
- slide
- slim
- slit
- slow
- slug
- smack
- smarten
- smash
- smooth
- smother
- snap
- snip
- soak
- sober
- sock
- soften
- solidify
- sour
- spank
- spear
- spin
- splay
- splinter
- split
- sprout
- squash
- squish
- stab
- stabilize
- steady
- steal
- steep
- steepen
- stem
- stiffen
- sting
- straighten
- strangle
- strap
- stratify
- stream
- strengthen
- stretch
- strike
- stroke
- submerge
- submit
- subside
- supervene
- surge
- surrender
- swat
- sweeten
- swing
- swipe
- tame
- tamp
- tan
- tap
- taper
- tauten
- tear
- tense
- thaw
- thicken
- thin
- thrash
- thrill
- thump
- thwack
- tickle
- tighten
- tilt
- tire
- topple
- touch
- toughen
- trade
- transfer
- transpire
- triple
- truncheon
- turn
- twirl
- twist
- ulcerate
- unfold
- unionize
- vanish
- vaporize
- vary
- vibrate
- vitrify
- volatilize
- vote
- waken
- wallop
- warm
- warp
- waste
- wax
- weaken
- weary
- westernize
- whack
- whip
- whirl
- whisk
- whiten
- widen
- will
- wind
- worry
- worsen
- wreck
- wrinkle
- yellow
- yield
1.1.2.2. Induced Action Alternation
- canter
- drive
- fly
- gallop
- jump
- leap
- march
- race
- run
- swim
- trot
- walk
1.1.2.3. Other Instances Of Causative Alternations
- asphyxiate
- bang
- beam
- beep
- bivouac
- blare
- bleed
- blink
- board
- burp
- buzz
- choke
- clack
- clang
- clash
- clatter
- click
- dangle
- drown
- flash
- fly
- hang
- hoot
- jangle
- jingle
- lean
- lodge
- perch
- rest
- ring
- rustle
- settle
- shelter
- shine
- sit
- squeak
- squeal
- squirt
- stand
- stifle
- suffocate
- swing
- tinkle
- twang
1.1.3. Substance/Source Alternation
- belch
- bleed
- bubble
- dribble
- drip
- drool
- emanate
- exude
- gush
- leak
- ooze
- pour
- puff
- radiate
- seep
- shed
- spew
- spout
- sprout
- spurt
- squirt
- steam
- stream
- sweat
1.2. Unexpressed Object Alternations
1.2.1. Unspecified Object Alternation
- bake
- carve
- chop
- clean
- cook
- crochet
- draw
- drink
- dust
- eat
- embroider
- fish
- hum
- hunt
- iron
- knead
- knit
- mend
- milk
- mow
- nurse
- pack
- paint
- play
- plow
- polish
- read
- recite
- sculpt
- sew
- sing
- sketch
- sow
- study
- sweep
- teach
- type
- vacuum
- wash
- weave
- whittle
- write
1.2.2. Understood Body-Part Alternation
- arch
- bare
- bark
- bat
- beat
- bite
- blink
- blow
- bob
- braid
- break
- bruise
- brush
- bump
- burn
- chip
- clap
- clench
- click
- clip
- close
- cock
- coldcream
- comb
- condition
- crane
- crimp
- crook
- crop
- cross
- curl
- cut
- drum
- dye
- file
- flap
- flash
- flex
- flick
- floss
- flutter
- fold
- fracture
- gnash
- grind
- hang
- henna
- hunch
- hurt
- injure
- kick
- knit
- lather
- manicure
- nick
- nod
- open
- part
- perm
- plait
- pluck
- point
- powder
- prick
- pucker
- pull
- purse
- raise
- rinse
- roll
- rouge
- rub
- rupture
- scald
- scratch
- set
- shake
- shampoo
- shave
- show
- shrug
- shuffle
- skin
- smack
- snap
- soap
- split
- sprain
- squint
- stamp
- strain
- stretch
- stub
- talc
- tease
- toss
- towel
- trim
- turn
- twiddle
- twist
- twitch
- wag
- waggle
- wash
- wave
- wiggle
- wink
- wring
- wrinkle
1.2.3. Understood Reflexive Object Alternation
- bark
- bathe
- bite
- bob
- braid
- break
- bruise
- brush
- bump
- burn
- change
- chip
- clip
- coldcream
- comb
- condition
- cram
- crimp
- crop
- curl
- curry
- cut
- disrobe
- dress
- dye
- exercise
- file
- floss
- fracture
- groom
- henna
- hurt
- injure
- jam
- jerk
- lather
- load
- manicure
- nick
- pack
- part
- perm
- plait
- pluck
- powder
- preen
- prick
- primp
- pull
- rinse
- rouge
- rupture
- scald
- scratch
- set
- shampoo
- shave
- shower
- skin
- soap
- split
- sprain
- strain
- strip
- stub
- talc
- tease
- towel
- trim
- turn
- twist
- undress
- wash
- wave
- yank
1.2.4. Understood Reciprocal Object Alternation
- agree
- argue
- banter
- bargain
- battle
- bicker
- box
- brawl
- chat
- chatter
- chitchat
- clash
- coexist
- collaborate
- collide
- combat
- commiserate
- communicate
- compete
- concur
- confabulate
- confer
- conflict
- consort
- consult
- converse
- cooperate
- correspond
- court
- cross
- cuddle
- date
- debate
- dicker
- differ
- disagree
- dispute
- dissent
- divorce
- duel
- elope
- embrace
- feud
- fight
- flirt
- gab
- gossip
- haggle
- hobnob
- hug
- intersect
- jest
- joke
- joust
- kiss
- marry
- mate
- meet
- mingle
- miss
- mix
- neck
- negotiate
- nuzzle
- pair
- pass
- pet
- play
- plot
- quarrel
- quibble
- rap
- rendezvous
- schmooze
- scuffle
- skirmish
- spar
- spat
- speak
- spoon
- squabble
- struggle
- talk
- tilt
- touch
- tussle
- vie
- visit
- war
- wrangle
- wrestle
- yak
1.2.5. PRO-arb Object Alternation
- abash
- admonish
- advise
- affect
- afflict
- affront
- aggravate
- agitate
- agonize
- alarm
- alert
- alienate
- amaze
- amuse
- anger
- annoy
- antagonize
- appall
- appease
- arouse
- assuage
- astonish
- astound
- awe
- baffle
- beguile
- bewilder
- bewitch
- boggle
- bore
- bother
- bug
- calm
- captivate
- caution
- chagrin
- charm
- cheer
- chill
- comfort
- concern
- confound
- confuse
- console
- content
- convince
- counsel
- cow
- crush
- cut
- daunt
- daze
- dazzle
- deject
- delight
- demolish
- demoralize
- depress
- devastate
- disappoint
- disarm
- discombobulate
- discomfit
- discompose
- disconcert
- discourage
- disgrace
- disgruntle
- disgust
- dishearten
- disillusion
- dismay
- dispirit
- displease
- disquiet
- dissatisfy
- distract
- distress
- disturb
- dumbfound
- elate
- electrify
- embarrass
- embolden
- enchant
- encourage
- engage
- engross
- enlighten
- enliven
- enrage
- enrapture
- entertain
- enthrall
- enthuse
- entice
- entrance
- exasperate
- excite
- exhaust
- exhilarate
- fascinate
- faze
- flabbergast
- flatter
- floor
- fluster
- frighten
- frustrate
- gall
- galvanize
- gladden
- gratify
- grieve
- harass
- haunt
- hearten
- horrify
- humble
- humiliate
- hurt
- hypnotize
- impress
- incense
- infuriate
- inspire
- instruct
- insult
- interest
- intimidate
- intoxicate
- intrigue
- invigorate
- irk
- irritate
- jar
- jollify
- jolt
- lull
- madden
- mesmerize
- miff
- mollify
- mortify
- move
- muddle
- mystify
- nauseate
- nettle
- numb
- obsess
- offend
- outrage
- overawe
- overwhelm
- pacify
- pain
- peeve
- perplex
- perturb
- pique
- placate
- plague
- please
- preoccupy
- provoke
- puzzle
- rankle
- reassure
- refresh
- relax
- relieve
- repel
- repulse
- revitalize
- revolt
- rile
- ruffle
- sadden
- satisfy
- scandalize
- scare
- shake
- shame
- shock
- sicken
- sober
- solace
- soothe
- spellbind
- spook
- stagger
- startle
- stimulate
- sting
- stir
- strike
- stump
- stun
- stupefy
- surprise
- tantalize
- tease
- tempt
- terrify
- terrorize
- threaten
- thrill
- throw
- tickle
- tire
- titillate
- torment
- touch
- transport
- trouble
- try
- unnerve
- unsettle
- uplift
- upset
- vex
- warn
- weary
- worry
- wound
- wow
1.2.6. Characteristic Property Alternations
1.2.6.1. Characteristic Property Of Agent Alternation
- bite
- butt
- itch
- kick
- pinch
- prick
- scratch
- sting
1.2.6.2. Characteristic Property Of Instrument Alternation
- clip
- cook
- cut
- hammer
- pinch
- prick
- record
- scratch
- slice
- sting
- write
1.2.7. Way Object Alternation
- press
- push
- shove
1.2.8. Instructional Imperative
- attach
- bake
- beat
- boil
- cook
- cover
- mix
- pour
- put
- remove
- set
- stir
1.3. Conative Alternation
- FedEx
- UPS
- airmail
- annihilate
- bang
- bash
- batter
- beat
- belt
- bend
- birch
- bite
- blitz
- bludgeon
- bolt
- bonk
- bore
- bounce
- brain
- break
- bruise
- bump
- butt
- cane
- caress
- carve
- chew
- chip
- chomp
- chop
- claw
- clip
- clobber
- club
- conk
- consume
- convey
- cosh
- crack
- crash
- crease
- crinkle
- crop
- crumple
- crunch
- crush
- cube
- cudgel
- cuff
- cut
- dab
- dash
- decimate
- deliver
- demolish
- dent
- destroy
- devastate
- devour
- dice
- dig
- dispatch
- draw
- drill
- drink
- drum
- eat
- express
- exterminate
- extirpate
- file
- fillet
- float
- flog
- fold
- forward
- fracture
- gash
- gnaw
- gobble
- gouge
- grate
- graze
- grind
- gulp
- guzzle
- hack
- hammer
- hand
- heave
- hew
- hit
- imbibe
- ingest
- jab
- jerk
- kick
- kiss
- knife
- knock
- lash
- lick
- mangle
- mash
- mince
- move
- mow
- munch
- nibble
- nick
- notch
- nudge
- obliterate
- paddle
- paddywhack
- pass
- pat
- paw
- peck
- perforate
- pick
- pinch
- poke
- port
- post
- pound
- press
- prod
- prune
- pull
- pulverize
- pummel
- punch
- push
- quaff
- rap
- ravage
- raze
- return
- rip
- roll
- rub
- ruin
- rumple
- saw
- scrape
- scratch
- send
- shatter
- shift
- ship
- shoot
- shove
- shred
- shunt
- sip
- slap
- slash
- slice
- slide
- slip
- slit
- slug
- slurp
- smack
- smash
- smuggle
- snap
- sneak
- snip
- sock
- spank
- spear
- splash
- splinter
- split
- spray
- squash
- squirt
- squish
- stab
- stick
- sting
- strap
- strike
- stroke
- suck
- swab
- swallow
- swat
- swig
- swill
- swipe
- tamp
- tap
- tear
- thrash
- thrust
- thump
- thwack
- tickle
- touch
- transfer
- transport
- truncheon
- tug
- wallop
- waste
- whack
- whip
- whisk
- wolf
- wreck
- wrinkle
- yank
1.4. Preposition Drop Alternations
1.4.1. Locative Preposition Drop Alternation
- arrive
- ascend
- bicycle
- bike
- bounce
- canoe
- canter
- climb
- coil
- come
- cross
- depart
- descend
- drift
- drop
- escape
- flee
- float
- fly
- gallop
- glide
- go
- hike
- jeep
- jog
- jump
- leap
- leave
- move
- prowl
- raft
- ramble
- return
- revolve
- ride
- roam
- roll
- rotate
- rove
- row
- run
- sail
- shoot
- skate
- ski
- slide
- spin
- stroll
- swim
- swing
- traipse
- tramp
- travel
- trudge
- turn
- twirl
- twist
- vault
- wade
- walk
- wander
- whirl
- wind
1.4.2. With Preposition Drop Alternation
- agree
- argue
- banter
- bargain
- battle
- bicker
- box
- brawl
- chat
- chatter
- chitchat
- clash
- coexist
- collaborate
- collide
- combat
- commiserate
- communicate
- compete
- concur
- confabulate
- confer
- conflict
- consort
- consult
- converse
- cooperate
- correspond
- court
- cuddle
- date
- debate
- dicker
- differ
- disagree
- dispute
- dissent
- divorce
- duel
- elope
- embrace
- feud
- fight
- flirt
- gab
- gossip
- haggle
- hobnob
- hug
- jest
- joke
- joust
- kiss
- marry
- mate
- meet
- mingle
- mix
- neck
- negotiate
- nuzzle
- pair
- pass
- pet
- play
- plot
- quarrel
- quibble
- rap
- rendezvous
- schmooze
- scuffle
- skirmish
- spar
- spat
- speak
- spoon
- squabble
- struggle
- talk
- tilt
- tussle
- vie
- visit
- war
- wrangle
- wrestle
- yak
2. Alternations Involving Arguments Within The VP
2.1. Dative Alternation
- accord
- acknowledge
- address
- adjudge
- adjudicate
- administer
- admit
- adopt
- advance
- allege
- allocate
- allot
- announce
- anoint
- appoint
- articulate
- ask
- assert
- assign
- assume
- avow
- award
- babble
- baptize
- barge
- bark
- bash
- bat
- bawl
- bear
- begrudge
- believe
- bellow
- bequeath
- bet
- bill
- bleat
- bode
- boom
- bounce
- brand
- bray
- bring
- broadcast
- bunt
- burble
- bus
- cable
- cackle
- call
- carol
- carry
- cart
- catapult
- cede
- chant
- charge
- chatter
- chirp
- christen
- chuck
- cite
- cluck
- communicate
- concede
- confess
- consecrate
- consider
- contribute
- convey
- coo
- cost
- credit
- croak
- croon
- crow
- crown
- cry
- declare
- decree
- deem
- delegate
- deliver
- demonstrate
- denounce
- deny
- describe
- designate
- dictate
- dispatch
- display
- distribute
- donate
- drag
- drawl
- drive
- drone
- drop
- dub
- elect
- elucidate
- entrust
- envy
- esteem
- exhibit
- explain
- explicate
- express
- extend
- fancy
- fax
- feed
- ferry
- find
- fine
- flash
- flick
- fling
- flip
- float
- fly
- forbid
- forfeit
- forgive
- forward
- furnish
- gabble
- gibber
- give
- grant
- groan
- growl
- grumble
- grunt
- guarantee
- hand
- haul
- heave
- heft
- hiss
- hit
- hoist
- holler
- hoot
- howl
- hurl
- illustrate
- imagine
- introduce
- issue
- jabber
- judge
- kick
- label
- lease
- leave
- lend
- lift
- lilt
- lisp
- loan
- lob
- lower
- lug
- make
- mark
- mention
- moan
- modem
- mulct
- mumble
- murmur
- mutter
- name
- narrate
- netmail
- nickname
- nominate
- offer
- ordain
- overcharge
- owe
- pass
- pay
- peddle
- phone
- pitch
- portray
- pose
- post
- preach
- present
- presume
- proclaim
- profess
- proffer
- promise
- pronounce
- propose
- prove
- provide
- pull
- punt
- purr
- push
- quote
- radio
- rage
- raise
- rasp
- rate
- read
- recite
- reckon
- recommend
- recount
- refer
- refund
- refuse
- reimburse
- relay
- remit
- render
- rent
- repay
- repeat
- report
- restore
- return
- reveal
- roar
- roll
- row
- rule
- rumble
- sacrifice
- satellite
- save
- say
- schlep
- scream
- screech
- sell
- semaphore
- send
- serve
- ship
- shoot
- shout
- shove
- show
- shriek
- shuttle
- sign
- signal
- sing
- slam
- slap
- slide
- sling
- slip
- smuggle
- snap
- snarl
- sneak
- snuffle
- spare
- splutter
- squall
- squawk
- squeak
- squeal
- stammer
- stamp
- state
- strike
- stutter
- style
- submit
- supply
- suppose
- surrender
- take
- tax
- teach
- telecast
- telegraph
- telephone
- telex
- tell
- term
- think
- throw
- thunder
- tip
- tisk
- toss
- tote
- tow
- trade
- transfer
- transport
- trill
- truck
- trumpet
- trust
- tug
- undercharge
- vote
- vouchsafe
- wager
- wail
- want
- warble
- warrant
- wheel
- wheeze
- whimper
- whine
- whisper
- whistle
- whoop
- will
- wire
- wireless
- wish
- write
- yammer
- yap
- yell
- yelp
- yield
- yodel
2.2. Benefactive Alternation
- abduct
- accept
- accumulate
- acquire
- appropriate
- arrange
- assemble
- bake
- blend
- blow
- boil
- book
- borrow
- brew
- build
- buy
- cadge
- call
- capture
- carve
- cash
- cast
- catch
- charter
- chisel
- choose
- churn
- clean
- clear
- coin
- collect
- compile
- compose
- compute
- confiscate
- construct
- cook
- cop
- create
- crochet
- cut
- dance
- derive
- design
- designate
- develop
- dig
- draw
- earn
- emancipate
- embezzle
- embroider
- exact
- exorcise
- extort
- extract
- fabricate
- fashion
- favor
- fetch
- filch
- find
- fix
- flog
- fold
- forge
- form
- fry
- gain
- gather
- get
- grab
- grill
- grind
- grow
- hack
- hammer
- hardboil
- hatch
- hire
- hum
- impound
- indicate
- inherit
- invent
- iron
- keep
- kidnap
- knit
- lease
- leave
- liberate
- lift
- light
- make
- manufacture
- mint
- mix
- mold
- nab
- obtain
- order
- organize
- paint
- phone
- pick
- pilfer
- pinch
- pirate
- plagiarize
- play
- pluck
- poach
- pound
- pour
- prefer
- prepare
- procure
- produce
- pull
- purchase
- purloin
- reach
- receive
- recite
- reclaim
- recover
- recreate
- redeem
- regain
- rent
- repossess
- rescue
- reserve
- retrieve
- roast
- roll
- run
- rustle
- save
- scramble
- sculpt
- secure
- seize
- select
- set
- sew
- shape
- shoot
- sing
- slaughter
- smuggle
- snatch
- sneak
- softboil
- spin
- sponge
- steal
- stitch
- style
- swipe
- take
- thieve
- toast
- toss
- vote
- wangle
- wash
- weasel
- weave
- whistle
- whittle
- win
- winkle
- withdraw
- wrest
- write
2.3. Locative Alternation
2.3.1. Spray/Load Alternation
- adorn
- anoint
- arrange
- bandage
- bang
- bathe
- bestrew
- bind
- blanket
- block
- blot
- bombard
- brush
- carpet
- channel
- choke
- cloak
- clog
- clutter
- coat
- coil
- contaminate
- cover
- cram
- crowd
- cultivate
- curl
- dab
- dam
- dangle
- dapple
- daub
- deck
- decorate
- deluge
- dip
- dirty
- dot
- douse
- drape
- drench
- dribble
- drip
- drizzle
- drop
- dump
- dust
- edge
- embellish
- emblazon
- encircle
- encrust
- endow
- enrich
- entangle
- face
- festoon
- fill
- fleck
- flood
- frame
- funnel
- garland
- garnish
- hammer
- hang
- heap
- hoist
- imbue
- immerse
- impregnate
- infect
- inject
- inlay
- install
- interlace
- interlard
- interleave
- intersperse
- interweave
- inundate
- jam
- ladle
- lard
- lash
- lay
- lean
- lift
- line
- litter
- load
- lodge
- loop
- lower
- mask
- mottle
- mound
- mount
- ornament
- pack
- pad
- pave
- perch
- pile
- place
- plant
- plaster
- plate
- plug
- pollute
- position
- pound
- pour
- prick
- pump
- push
- put
- raise
- rake
- ram
- replenish
- repopulate
- rest
- riddle
- ring
- ripple
- robe
- roll
- rub
- saturate
- scatter
- scoop
- scrape
- season
- seed
- set
- settle
- sew
- shake
- shovel
- shower
- shroud
- siphon
- sit
- situate
- slather
- sling
- slop
- slosh
- smear
- smother
- smudge
- soak
- soil
- sow
- spatter
- speckle
- spew
- spill
- spin
- splash
- splatter
- splotch
- spoon
- spot
- spray
- spread
- sprinkle
- spritz
- spurt
- squash
- squeeze
- squirt
- squish
- stack
- staff
- stain
- stand
- stash
- stick
- stipple
- stock
- stop up
- stow
- strew
- string
- stud
- stuff
- suffuse
- surround
- suspend
- swab
- swaddle
- swathe
- sweep
- taint
- tile
- trim
- tuck
- twirl
- twist
- veil
- vein
- vest
- wad
- wash
- wedge
- whirl
- wind
- wipe
- wrap
- wreathe
- wring
2.3.2. Clear Alternation (Transitive)
- abduct
- absolve
- abstract
- acquit
- balk
- banish
- bereave
- bilk
- bleed
- break
- burgle
- cadge
- capture
- cheat
- clean
- cleanse
- clear
- con
- confiscate
- cop
- cull
- cure
- defraud
- delete
- denude
- deplete
- depopulate
- deport
- deprive
- despoil
- disabuse
- disarm
- discharge
- disencumber
- disengage
- disgorge
- dislodge
- dismiss
- dispossess
- divest
- drain
- draw
- ease
- eject
- eliminate
- emancipate
- embezzle
- empty
- eradicate
- evacuate
- evict
- excise
- excommunicate
- exonerate
- exorcise
- expel
- extirpate
- extort
- extract
- extradite
- extrude
- filch
- fleece
- flog
- free
- grab
- gull
- impound
- kidnap
- liberate
- lift
- lop
- milk
- mulct
- nab
- omit
- ostracize
- oust
- pardon
- partition
- pilfer
- pinch
- pirate
- plagiarize
- plunder
- pry
- purge
- purify
- purloin
- ransack
- reap
- recall
- reclaim
- recover
- redeem
- regain
- relieve
- remove
- render
- repossess
- rescue
- retrieve
- rid
- rifle
- rob
- rustle
- sap
- seize
- separate
- sever
- shoo
- smuggle
- snatch
- sneak
- sponge
- steal
- strip
- subtract
- swindle
- swipe
- take
- thieve
- unburden
- uproot
- void
- wangle
- wean
- weasel
- winkle
- withdraw
- wrench
- wrest
2.3.3. Wipe Alternation
- bail
- brush
- buff
- comb
- dab
- distill
- dust
- erase
- expunge
- file
- filter
- flush
- hoover
- hose
- iron
- leach
- lick
- mop
- plow
- pluck
- polish
- prune
- purge
- rake
- rinse
- rub
- sandpaper
- scour
- scrape
- scratch
- scrub
- shave
- shear
- shovel
- siphon
- skim
- smooth
- soak
- sponge
- squeeze
- strain
- strip
- suck
- suction
- swab
- sweep
- towel
- trim
- vacuum
- wash
- wear
- weed
- whisk
- winnow
- wipe
- wring
2.3.4. Swarm Alternation
- abound
- accumulate
- aggregate
- amass
- assemble
- babble
- bang
- beam
- beat
- beep
- bellow
- blare
- blast
- blat
- blaze
- blink
- bloom
- blossom
- boom
- bristle
- bubble
- bulge
- burble
- burn
- burr
- bustle
- buzz
- chatter
- chime
- chink
- chir
- chitter
- chug
- clack
- clang
- clank
- clap
- clash
- clatter
- click
- cling
- clink
- clomp
- clump
- clunk
- cluster
- collect
- congregate
- convene
- crack
- crackle
- crash
- crawl
- creak
- creep
- crepitate
- crunch
- cry
- dance
- din
- ding
- dong
- drip
- echo
- explode
- fizz
- fizzle
- flame
- flare
- flash
- flicker
- flock
- flutter
- foam
- gather
- glare
- gleam
- glimmer
- glint
- glisten
- glitter
- glow
- groan
- group
- growl
- gurgle
- gush
- herd
- hiss
- hoot
- hop
- howl
- huddle
- hum
- incandesce
- jangle
- jingle
- knell
- knock
- lilt
- mass
- moan
- murmur
- ooze
- patter
- peal
- ping
- pink
- pipe
- plink
- plonk
- plop
- plunk
- pop
- pulsate
- purr
- putter
- quiver
- radiate
- rap
- rasp
- rattle
- resonate
- resound
- reverberate
- ring
- roar
- roll
- rumble
- run
- rustle
- scintillate
- scream
- screech
- seethe
- shake
- shimmer
- shine
- shriek
- shrill
- sing
- sizzle
- snap
- sound
- sparkle
- splash
- splutter
- spout
- sprout
- sputter
- squawk
- squeak
- squeal
- squelch
- squirt
- stir
- stream
- strike
- swarm
- sway
- sweat
- swim
- swish
- swoosh
- teem
- throng
- thrum
- thud
- thump
- thunder
- thunk
- tick
- ting
- tinkle
- toll
- toot
- tootle
- tremble
- trill
- trumpet
- twang
- twinkle
- ululate
- vroom
- wail
- wheeze
- whine
- whir
- whish
- whistle
- whoosh
- whump
- writhe
- zing
2.3.5. Clear Alternation (Intransitive)
- clear
- drain
- empty
2.4. Creation And Transformation Alternations
2.4.1. Material/Product Alternation (Transitive)
- alter
- annihilate
- arrange
- assemble
- bake
- beat
- bend
- blitz
- blow
- build
- carve
- cast
- change
- chisel
- churn
- coil
- coin
- collect
- compile
- compose
- compress
- compute
- concoct
- construct
- convert
- cook
- create
- crochet
- cut
- decimate
- demolish
- derive
- design
- destroy
- devastate
- develop
- dig
- embroider
- exterminate
- extirpate
- fabricate
- fashion
- fold
- forge
- form
- freeze
- grind
- grow
- hack
- hammer
- hatch
- invent
- knead
- knit
- make
- manufacture
- melt
- metamorphose
- mint
- model
- mold
- obliterate
- organize
- pound
- produce
- ravage
- raze
- recreate
- roll
- ruin
- sculpt
- sew
- shake
- shape
- spin
- squash
- squeeze
- squish
- stitch
- style
- synthesize
- transform
- transmute
- turn
- twirl
- twist
- wad
- waste
- weave
- whip
- whittle
- wind
- work
- wreck
2.4.2. Material/Product Alternation (Intransitive)
- alter
- change
- convert
- evolve
- grow
- hatch
- mature
- metamorphose
- transform
- transmute
- turn
2.4.3. Total Transformation Alternation (Transitive)
- alter
- arrange
- assemble
- bake
- beat
- bend
- blitz
- blow
- build
- carve
- cast
- change
- chisel
- churn
- coil
- collect
- compile
- compress
- convert
- cook
- crochet
- cut
- decimate
- demolish
- destroy
- devastate
- develop
- embroider
- exterminate
- extirpate
- fashion
- fold
- forge
- freeze
- grind
- grow
- hack
- hammer
- hatch
- knead
- knit
- make
- melt
- metamorphose
- mold
- obliterate
- pound
- ravage
- raze
- roll
- ruin
- sculpt
- sew
- shake
- shape
- spin
- squash
- squeeze
- squish
- stitch
- transform
- transmute
- turn
- twirl
- twist
- wad
- waste
- weave
- whip
- whittle
- wind
- work
- wreck
2.4.4. Total Transformation Alternation (Intransitive)
- alter
- change
- evolve
- grow
- hatch
- mature
- metamorphose
- transform
- transmute
- turn
2.5. Reciprocal Alternations
2.5.1. Simple Reciprocal Alternation (Transitive)
- add
- affiliate
- alternate
- amalgamate
- anchor
- append
- associate
- attach
- band
- baste
- beat
- belt
- bind
- blend
- bolt
- bond
- bracket
- buckle
- bundle
- button
- cement
- chain
- clamp
- clasp
- clip
- cluster
- coalesce
- coincide
- collate
- collect
- combine
- commingle
- compare
- concatenate
- confederate
- confuse
- conjoin
- connect
- consolidate
- contrast
- correlate
- cream
- criss-cross
- decouple
- detach
- differentiate
- disassemble
- disconnect
- disentangle
- dissociate
- distinguish
- divide
- divorce
- engage
- entangle
- entwine
- epoxy
- fasten
- fetter
- fuse
- gather
- glom
- glue
- graft
- group
- gum
- handcuff
- harmonize
- harness
- herd
- hinge
- hitch
- hook
- incorporate
- integrate
- interchange
- interconnect
- interlace
- interlink
- interlock
- intermingle
- interrelate
- intersperse
- intertwine
- interweave
- introduce
- join
- jumble
- knot
- lace
- lash
- lasso
- latch
- leash
- link
- lock
- loop
- lump
- manacle
- marry
- mass
- mate
- merge
- mingle
- mix
- moor
- muddle
- muzzle
- nail
- network
- oppose
- package
- padlock
- pair
- part
- partition
- paste
- peg
- pin
- plaster
- pool
- rhyme
- rivet
- roll
- rope
- scramble
- screw
- seal
- segregate
- separate
- sever
- sew
- shackle
- shake
- shuffle
- sift
- skewer
- solder
- splice
- staple
- stick
- stir
- stitch
- strap
- string
- sunder
- swirl
- tack
- tape
- team
- tether
- thumbtack
- tie
- total
- trammel
- unbolt
- unbuckle
- unbutton
- unchain
- unclamp
- unclasp
- unclip
- unfasten
- unglue
- unhinge
- unhitch
- unhook
- unify
- unite
- unlace
- unlatch
- unleash
- unlock
- unpeg
- unpin
- unscrew
- unshackle
- unstaple
- unstitch
- untie
- unzip
- wed
- weld
- whip
- whisk
- wire
- yoke
- zip
2.5.2. Together Reciprocal Alternation (Transitive)
- add
- affiliate
- alternate
- amalgamate
- anchor
- append
- associate
- attach
- band
- baste
- beat
- belt
- bind
- blend
- bolt
- bond
- bracket
- buckle
- bundle
- button
- cement
- chain
- clamp
- clasp
- clip
- cluster
- coalesce
- coincide
- collect
- combine
- commingle
- compare
- concatenate
- confederate
- confuse
- conjoin
- connect
- consolidate
- contrast
- correlate
- cream
- criss-cross
- engage
- entangle
- entwine
- epoxy
- fasten
- fetter
- fuse
- gather
- glom
- glue
- graft
- group
- gum
- handcuff
- harmonize
- harness
- herd
- hinge
- hitch
- hook
- incorporate
- integrate
- interchange
- interconnect
- interlace
- interlink
- interlock
- intermingle
- interrelate
- intersperse
- intertwine
- interweave
- introduce
- join
- jumble
- knot
- lace
- lash
- lasso
- latch
- leash
- link
- lock
- loop
- lump
- manacle
- marry
- mass
- mate
- merge
- mingle
- mix
- moor
- muddle
- muzzle
- nail
- network
- oppose
- package
- padlock
- pair
- paste
- peg
- pin
- plaster
- pool
- rhyme
- rivet
- roll
- rope
- scramble
- screw
- seal
- sew
- shackle
- shake
- shuffle
- skewer
- solder
- splice
- staple
- stick
- stir
- stitch
- strap
- string
- swirl
- tack
- tape
- team
- tether
- thumbtack
- tie
- total
- trammel
- unify
- unite
- wed
- weld
- whip
- whisk
- wire
- yoke
- zip
2.5.3. Apart Reciprocal Alternation (Transitive)
- blow
- break
- cut
- decouple
- detach
- differentiate
- disassemble
- disconnect
- disentangle
- dissociate
- distinguish
- divide
- divorce
- draw
- hack
- hew
- kick
- knock
- part
- partition
- pry
- pull
- push
- rip
- roll
- saw
- segregate
- separate
- sever
- shove
- sift
- slip
- split
- sunder
- tear
- tug
- unbolt
- unbuckle
- unbutton
- unchain
- unclamp
- unclasp
- unclip
- unfasten
- unglue
- unhinge
- unhitch
- unhook
- unlace
- unlatch
- unleash
- unlock
- unpeg
- unpin
- unscrew
- unshackle
- unstaple
- unstitch
- untie
- unzip
- yank
2.5.4. Simple Reciprocal Alternation (Intransitive)
- affiliate
- agree
- alternate
- amalgamate
- argue
- banter
- bargain
- battle
- bicker
- blend
- blow
- box
- brawl
- break
- chat
- chatter
- chitchat
- clash
- coalesce
- coexist
- coincide
- collaborate
- collide
- combat
- combine
- commingle
- commiserate
- communicate
- compare
- compete
- concatenate
- concur
- confabulate
- confederate
- confer
- conflict
- conjoin
- connect
- consolidate
- consort
- consult
- contrast
- converse
- cooperate
- correlate
- correspond
- court
- cream
- criss-cross
- cuddle
- cut
- date
- debate
- decouple
- dicker
- differ
- differentiate
- disagree
- disconnect
- disentangle
- dispute
- dissent
- dissociate
- diverge
- divide
- divorce
- draw
- duel
- elope
- embrace
- entangle
- entwine
- feud
- fight
- flirt
- fuse
- gab
- gossip
- hack
- haggle
- harmonize
- hew
- hobnob
- hug
- integrate
- interchange
- interconnect
- interlace
- interlink
- interlock
- intermingle
- interrelate
- intertwine
- interweave
- jest
- join
- joke
- joust
- kick
- kiss
- knock
- link
- marry
- mate
- meet
- merge
- mingle
- mix
- neck
- negotiate
- nuzzle
- pair
- part
- pass
- pet
- play
- plot
- pry
- pull
- push
- quarrel
- quibble
- rap
- rendezvous
- rhyme
- rip
- roll
- saw
- schmooze
- scuffle
- separate
- sever
- shove
- skirmish
- slip
- spar
- spat
- speak
- split
- spoon
- squabble
- struggle
- talk
- tear
- tilt
- tug
- tussle
- unify
- unite
- vie
- visit
- war
- wrangle
- wrestle
- yak
- yank
2.5.5. Together Reciprocal Alternation (Intransitive)
- add
- affiliate
- alternate
- amalgamate
- associate
- band
- blend
- bond
- cluster
- coalesce
- coincide
- collect
- combine
- commingle
- compare
- concatenate
- confederate
- confuse
- conjoin
- connect
- consolidate
- contrast
- correlate
- cream
- criss-cross
- engage
- entangle
- entwine
- fasten
- fuse
- gather
- glom
- harmonize
- incorporate
- integrate
- interchange
- interconnect
- interlace
- interlink
- interlock
- intermingle
- interrelate
- intersperse
- intertwine
- interweave
- introduce
- join
- jumble
- link
- lump
- marry
- mass
- mate
- merge
- mingle
- mix
- muddle
- oppose
- pair
- pool
- rhyme
- speak
- stick
- talk
- team
- total
- unify
- unite
- wed
2.5.6. Apart Reciprocal Alternation (Intransitive)
- blow
- break
- decouple
- differ
- differentiate
- disconnect
- disentangle
- dissociate
- distinguish
- diverge
- divide
- divorce
- draw
- kick
- knock
- part
- pry
- pull
- push
- rip
- roll
- segregate
- separate
- sever
- shove
- slip
- split
- tear
- tug
- yank
2.6. Fulfilling Alternation
- advance
- allocate
- allot
- arm
- assign
- award
- bequeath
- burden
- cede
- charge
- compensate
- concede
- credit
- entrust
- equip
- extend
- furnish
- grant
- guarantee
- invest
- issue
- leave
- offer
- owe
- ply
- present
- promise
- provide
- regale
- reward
- saddle
- serve
- supply
- trust
- vote
- will
- yield
2.7. Image Impression Alternation
- address
- adorn
- applique
- autograph
- brand
- carve
- chalk
- charcoal
- copy
- crayon
- date
- decorate
- doodle
- draw
- embellish
- emboss
- embroider
- endorse
- engrave
- etch
- film
- forge
- illuminate
- illustrate
- imprint
- incise
- initial
- ink
- inscribe
- label
- letter
- mark
- microfilm
- monogram
- ornament
- paint
- pencil
- photocopy
- photograph
- plot
- record
- scratch
- scrawl
- scribble
- set
- sign
- sketch
- spraypaint
- stamp
- stencil
- tag
- tape
- tattoo
- televise
- trace
- transcribe
- type
- write
2.8. With/Against Alternation
- bang
- bash
- bat
- batter
- beat
- birch
- bite
- bludgeon
- bonk
- brain
- break
- bump
- bunt
- butt
- cane
- cast
- chuck
- claw
- clobber
- club
- conk
- cosh
- crack
- crash
- crush
- cudgel
- cuff
- dash
- dig
- drum
- fire
- fling
- flip
- flog
- fracture
- hammer
- hit
- hurl
- jab
- kick
- knife
- knock
- lash
- lob
- paddle
- paddywhack
- paw
- peck
- pierce
- pitch
- poke
- pound
- prick
- pummel
- punch
- punt
- rap
- rip
- scratch
- shatter
- shoot
- shove
- slap
- sling
- slug
- smack
- smash
- snap
- sock
- spank
- splinter
- split
- stab
- stick
- strap
- strike
- swat
- swipe
- tamp
- tap
- tear
- thrash
- throw
- thump
- thwack
- tip
- toss
- truncheon
- wallop
- whack
- whip
- whisk
2.9. Through/With Alternation
- bang
- bash
- batter
- beat
- belt
- birch
- bite
- bludgeon
- bonk
- brain
- bump
- butt
- cane
- caress
- claw
- clobber
- club
- conk
- cosh
- cudgel
- cuff
- dash
- dig
- drum
- flog
- graze
- hammer
- hit
- jab
- kick
- kiss
- knife
- knock
- lash
- lick
- nudge
- paddle
- paddywhack
- pat
- paw
- peck
- pierce
- pinch
- poke
- pound
- prick
- prod
- pummel
- punch
- rap
- scratch
- shoot
- slap
- slug
- smack
- smash
- sock
- spank
- stab
- stick
- sting
- strap
- strike
- stroke
- swat
- swipe
- tamp
- tap
- thrash
- thump
- thwack
- tickle
- touch
- truncheon
- wallop
- whack
- whip
- whisk
2.10. Blame Alternation
- abhor
- abuse
- acclaim
- admire
- adore
- analyze
- applaud
- appreciate
- assess
- audit
- backbite
- blame
- bless
- calumniate
- castigate
- celebrate
- censure
- chasten
- chastise
- cherish
- chide
- commend
- compensate
- compliment
- condemn
- congratulate
- covet
- crave
- criticize
- decry
- defame
- denigrate
- denounce
- deplore
- deprecate
- deride
- desire
- despise
- detest
- disdain
- dislike
- disparage
- distrust
- dread
- enjoy
- envy
- esteem
- eulogize
- evaluate
- exalt
- excuse
- execrate
- extol
- fancy
- fault
- favor
- fear
- felicitate
- fine
- forgive
- greet
- hail
- hate
- honor
- idolize
- impeach
- insult
- lambaste
- lament
- laud
- like
- loathe
- love
- malign
- miss
- mock
- mourn
- need
- pardon
- penalize
- persecute
- pity
- praise
- prize
- prosecute
- punish
- rebuke
- recompense
- regret
- relish
- remunerate
- repay
- reprimand
- reproach
- reprove
- resent
- respect
- revere
- review
- revile
- reward
- ridicule
- rue
- salute
- savor
- scold
- scorn
- scrutinize
- shame
- snub
- stand
- study
- support
- thank
- toast
- tolerate
- treasure
- trust
- upbraid
- value
- venerate
- victimize
- vilify
- want
- welcome
- worship
2.11. Search Alternations
- advertise
- bore
- burrow
- check
- comb
- delve
- dive
- drag
- dredge
- examine
- excavate
- explore
- feel
- ferret
- fish
- forage
- frisk
- fumble
- grope
- hunt
- inspect
- investigate
- leaf
- listen
- look
- mine
- nose
- observe
- page
- patrol
- paw
- plumb
- poach
- poke
- probe
- prospect
- prowl
- quarry
- quiz
- raid
- rake
- ransack
- riffle
- rifle
- root
- rummage
- scan
- scavenge
- scour
- scout
- scrabble
- scratch
- scrounge
- scrutinize
- search
- seek
- shop
- sift
- snoop
- stalk
- survey
- tap
- taste
- tease
- thumb
- track
- trawl
- troll
- tunnel
- watch
2.12. Body-Part Possessor Ascension Alternation
- bang
- bash
- batter
- beat
- bite
- bonk
- bore
- break
- bruise
- bump
- butt
- cane
- caress
- carve
- chip
- chop
- claw
- clip
- clobber
- club
- conk
- crack
- crash
- crop
- crush
- cube
- cut
- dash
- dent
- dice
- dig
- drill
- drum
- fillet
- flog
- fracture
- gash
- gouge
- grate
- graze
- grind
- hack
- hammer
- hew
- hit
- jab
- kick
- kiss
- knife
- knock
- lash
- lick
- mangle
- mash
- mince
- mow
- nick
- notch
- nudge
- pat
- paw
- peck
- perforate
- pierce
- pinch
- poke
- pound
- prick
- prod
- prune
- pulverize
- pummel
- punch
- rap
- rip
- saw
- scrape
- scratch
- shatter
- shoot
- shred
- slap
- slash
- slice
- slit
- slug
- smack
- smash
- snap
- snip
- sock
- spank
- spear
- splinter
- split
- squash
- squish
- stab
- stick
- sting
- strap
- strike
- stroke
- swat
- swipe
- tamp
- tap
- tear
- thrash
- thump
- thwack
- tickle
- touch
- wallop
- whack
- whip
- whisk
2.13. Possessor-Attribute Factoring Alternations
2.13.1. Possessor Object
- abhor
- abuse
- acclaim
- admire
- adore
- analyze
- applaud
- appreciate
- assess
- audit
- backbite
- bless
- calumniate
- castigate
- celebrate
- censure
- chasten
- chastise
- cherish
- chide
- commend
- compensate
- compliment
- condemn
- congratulate
- covet
- crave
- criticize
- decry
- defame
- denigrate
- denounce
- deplore
- deprecate
- deride
- desire
- despise
- detect
- detest
- discern
- disdain
- dislike
- disparage
- distrust
- dread
- enjoy
- envy
- esteem
- eulogize
- evaluate
- exalt
- excuse
- execrate
- extol
- fancy
- fault
- favor
- fear
- feel
- felicitate
- fine
- forgive
- greet
- hail
- hate
- hear
- honor
- idolize
- impeach
- insult
- lambaste
- lament
- laud
- like
- loathe
- love
- malign
- miss
- mock
- mourn
- need
- notice
- pardon
- penalize
- persecute
- pity
- praise
- prize
- prosecute
- punish
- rebuke
- recompense
- regret
- relish
- remunerate
- repay
- reprimand
- reproach
- reprove
- resent
- respect
- revere
- review
- revile
- reward
- ridicule
- rue
- salute
- savor
- scold
- scorn
- scrutinize
- see
- sense
- shame
- smell
- snub
- stand
- study
- support
- taste
- thank
- toast
- tolerate
- treasure
- trust
- upbraid
- value
- venerate
- victimize
- vilify
- want
- welcome
- worship
2.13.2. Attribute Object
- abhor
- abuse
- acclaim
- admire
- adore
- analyze
- applaud
- appreciate
- assess
- audit
- backbite
- bless
- calumniate
- castigate
- celebrate
- censure
- chasten
- chastise
- cherish
- chide
- commend
- compensate
- compliment
- condemn
- congratulate
- covet
- crave
- criticize
- decry
- defame
- denigrate
- denounce
- deplore
- deprecate
- deride
- desire
- despise
- detect
- detest
- discern
- disdain
- dislike
- disparage
- distrust
- dread
- enjoy
- envy
- esteem
- eulogize
- evaluate
- exalt
- excuse
- execrate
- extol
- fancy
- fault
- favor
- fear
- feel
- felicitate
- fine
- forgive
- greet
- hail
- hate
- hear
- honor
- idolize
- impeach
- insult
- lambaste
- lament
- laud
- like
- loathe
- love
- malign
- miss
- mock
- mourn
- need
- notice
- pardon
- penalize
- persecute
- pity
- praise
- prize
- prosecute
- punish
- rebuke
- recompense
- regret
- relish
- remunerate
- repay
- reprimand
- reproach
- reprove
- resent
- respect
- revere
- review
- revile
- reward
- ridicule
- rue
- salute
- savor
- scold
- scorn
- scrutinize
- see
- sense
- shame
- smell
- snub
- stand
- study
- support
- taste
- thank
- toast
- tolerate
- treasure
- trust
- upbraid
- value
- venerate
- victimize
- vilify
- want
- welcome
- worship
2.13.3. Possessor And Attribute Alternation
- abhor
- abuse
- acclaim
- admire
- adore
- analyze
- applaud
- appreciate
- assess
- audit
- backbite
- bless
- calumniate
- castigate
- celebrate
- censure
- chasten
- chastise
- cherish
- chide
- commend
- compensate
- compliment
- condemn
- congratulate
- covet
- crave
- criticize
- decry
- defame
- denigrate
- denounce
- deplore
- deprecate
- deride
- desire
- despise
- detect
- detest
- discern
- disdain
- dislike
- disparage
- distrust
- dread
- enjoy
- envy
- esteem
- eulogize
- evaluate
- exalt
- excuse
- execrate
- extol
- fancy
- fault
- favor
- fear
- feel
- felicitate
- fine
- forgive
- greet
- hail
- hate
- hear
- honor
- idolize
- impeach
- insult
- lambaste
- lament
- laud
- like
- loathe
- love
- malign
- miss
- mock
- mourn
- need
- notice
- pardon
- penalize
- persecute
- pity
- praise
- prize
- prosecute
- punish
- rebuke
- recompense
- regret
- relish
- remunerate
- repay
- reprimand
- reproach
- reprove
- resent
- respect
- revere
- review
- revile
- reward
- ridicule
- rue
- salute
- savor
- scold
- scorn
- scrutinize
- see
- sense
- shame
- smell
- snub
- stand
- study
- support
- taste
- thank
- toast
- tolerate
- treasure
- trust
- upbraid
- value
- venerate
- victimize
- vilify
- want
- welcome
- worship
2.13.4. Possessor Subject (Transitive)
- abash
- affect
- afflict
- affront
- aggravate
- agitate
- agonize
- alarm
- alienate
- amaze
- amuse
- anger
- annoy
- antagonize
- appall
- appease
- arouse
- assuage
- astonish
- astound
- awe
- baffle
- beguile
- bewilder
- bewitch
- boggle
- bore
- bother
- bug
- calm
- captivate
- chagrin
- charm
- cheer
- chill
- comfort
- concern
- confound
- confuse
- console
- content
- convince
- cow
- crush
- cut
- daunt
- daze
- dazzle
- deject
- delight
- demolish
- demoralize
- depress
- devastate
- disappoint
- disarm
- discombobulate
- discomfit
- discompose
- disconcert
- discourage
- disgrace
- disgruntle
- disgust
- dishearten
- disillusion
- dismay
- dispirit
- displease
- disquiet
- dissatisfy
- distract
- distress
- disturb
- dumbfound
- elate
- electrify
- embarrass
- embolden
- enchant
- encourage
- engage
- engross
- enlighten
- enliven
- enrage
- enrapture
- entertain
- enthrall
- enthuse
- entice
- entrance
- exasperate
- excite
- exhaust
- exhilarate
- fascinate
- faze
- flabbergast
- flatter
- floor
- fluster
- frighten
- frustrate
- gall
- galvanize
- gladden
- gratify
- grieve
- harass
- haunt
- hearten
- horrify
- humble
- humiliate
- hurt
- hypnotize
- impress
- incense
- infuriate
- inspire
- insult
- interest
- intimidate
- intoxicate
- intrigue
- invigorate
- irk
- irritate
- jar
- jollify
- jolt
- lull
- madden
- mesmerize
- miff
- mollify
- mortify
- move
- muddle
- mystify
- nauseate
- nettle
- numb
- obsess
- offend
- outrage
- overawe
- overwhelm
- pacify
- pain
- peeve
- perplex
- perturb
- pique
- placate
- plague
- please
- preoccupy
- provoke
- puzzle
- rankle
- reassure
- refresh
- relax
- relieve
- repel
- repulse
- revitalize
- revolt
- rile
- ruffle
- sadden
- satisfy
- scandalize
- scare
- shake
- shame
- shock
- sicken
- sober
- solace
- soothe
- spellbind
- spook
- stagger
- startle
- stimulate
- sting
- stir
- strike
- stump
- stun
- stupefy
- surprise
- tantalize
- tease
- tempt
- terrify
- terrorize
- threaten
- thrill
- throw
- tickle
- tire
- titillate
- torment
- touch
- transport
- trouble
- try
- unnerve
- unsettle
- uplift
- upset
- vex
- weary
- worry
- wound
- wow
2.13.5. Possessor Subject (Intransitive)
- appreciate
- balloon
- climb
- decline
- decrease
- depreciate
- differ
- diminish
- drop
- fall
- fluctuate
- gain
- grow
- increase
- jump
- mushroom
- plummet
- plunge
- rise
- rocket
- skyrocket
- soar
- surge
- tumble
- vary
2.14. As Alternation
- accept
- acknowledge
- address
- adjudge
- adjudicate
- adopt
- anoint
- appoint
- appreciate
- assume
- avow
- baptize
- believe
- bet
- bill
- brand
- call
- cast
- certify
- characterize
- charge
- choose
- christen
- cite
- class
- classify
- confess
- confirm
- consecrate
- consider
- count
- crown
- declare
- decree
- deem
- define
- describe
- designate
- diagnose
- disguise
- dub
- elect
- employ
- engage
- enlist
- enroll
- enter
- envisage
- establish
- esteem
- fancy
- find
- fine
- hail
- herald
- hire
- honor
- identify
- imagine
- incorporate
- induct
- intend
- judge
- label
- lampoon
- make
- mark
- mulct
- name
- nickname
- nominate
- offer
- oppose
- ordain
- overcharge
- paint
- portray
- praise
- presume
- proclaim
- profess
- pronounce
- prove
- qualify
- rank
- rate
- reckon
- recollect
- recommend
- regard
- reinstate
- reject
- remember
- report
- represent
- repudiate
- reveal
- rule
- salute
- save
- see
- select
- spare
- stamp
- stigmatize
- style
- suppose
- take
- tax
- term
- think
- tip
- train
- treat
- undercharge
- use
- value
- view
- visualize
- vote
- wager
- want
- warrant
3. "Oblique" Subject Alternations
3.1. Time Subject Alternation
- catch
- find
- mark
- see
3.2. Natural Force Subject Alternation
3.3. Instrument Subject Alternation
3.4. Abstract Cause Subject Alternation
- confirm
- demonstrate
- establish
- explain
- imply
- indicate
- justify
- nullify
- obscure
- predict
- proclaim
- prove
- reveal
- show
- suggest
3.5. Locatum Subject Alternation
- adorn
- anoint
- bandage
- bathe
- bestrew
- bind
- blanket
- block
- blot
- bombard
- carpet
- choke
- cloak
- clog
- clutter
- coat
- contaminate
- cover
- dam
- dapple
- deck
- decorate
- deluge
- dirty
- dot
- douse
- drench
- edge
- embellish
- emblazon
- encircle
- encrust
- endow
- enrich
- entangle
- face
- festoon
- fill
- fleck
- flood
- frame
- garland
- garnish
- imbue
- impregnate
- infect
- inlay
- interlace
- interlard
- interleave
- intersperse
- interweave
- inundate
- lard
- lash
- line
- litter
- mask
- mottle
- ornament
- pad
- pave
- plate
- plug
- pollute
- replenish
- repopulate
- riddle
- ring
- ripple
- robe
- saturate
- season
- shroud
- smother
- soak
- soil
- speckle
- splotch
- spot
- staff
- stain
- stipple
- stop up
- stud
- suffuse
- surround
- swaddle
- swathe
- taint
- tile
- trim
- veil
- vein
- wreathe
3.6. Location Subject Alternation
- carry
- contain
- feed
- fit
- hold
- house
- seat
- serve
- sleep
- store
- take
- use
3.7. Container Subject Alternation
- amalgamate
- contain
- embed
- include
- incorporate
- integrate
- omit
3.8. Raw Material Subject Alternation
- bake
- beat
- bend
- blow
- carve
- cast
- churn
- coil
- coin
- collect
- compose
- compress
- compute
- concoct
- construct
- cook
- create
- crochet
- derive
- design
- dig
- fabricate
- fold
- form
- freeze
- grind
- grow
- invent
- knead
- knit
- make
- manufacture
- melt
- mint
- model
- organize
- produce
- recreate
- sew
- shake
- spin
- squash
- squeeze
- squish
- style
- synthesize
- twirl
- twist
- wad
- weave
- whip
- whittle
- wind
- work
3.9. Sum Of Money Subject Alternation
- build
- buy
- charter
- earn
- find
- get
- lease
- make
- obtain
- procure
- purchase
- rent
- reserve
- save
- secure
- sew
- win
3.10. Source Subject Alternation
- benefit
- gain
- profit
- prosper
4. Reflexive Diathesis Alternations
4.1. Virtual Reflexive Alternation
4.2. Reflexive Of Appearance Alternation
- assert
- declare
- define
- express
- form
- manifest
- offer
- pose
- present
- proffer
- recommend
- shape
- show
- suggest
5. Passive
5.1. Verbal Passive
5.2. Prepositional Passive
5.3. Adjectival Passive (Transitive Verbs)
5.4. Adjectival Perfect Participles (Intransitive Verbs)
6. Alternations Involving Postverbal "Subjects"
6.1. There-Insertion
- accumulate
- add
- amble
- appear
- arise
- arrive
- ascend
- assemble
- await
- awake
- awaken
- beat
- begin
- belch
- blaze
- boom
- break
- bubble
- build
- burst
- cascade
- chatter
- chime
- climb
- cling
- coexist
- come
- confront
- correspond
- crawl
- create
- creep
- cross
- crouch
- cut
- dance
- dangle
- dart
- dawn
- decay
- depend
- derive
- descend
- develop
- die
- disappear
- discern
- discover
- display
- doze
- drift
- drop
- dwell
- echo
- elapse
- emanate
- emerge
- enact
- engrave
- ensue
- enter
- evolve
- exist
- exude
- fall
- fester
- find
- flap
- flare
- flash
- flee
- flicker
- float
- flow
- flutter
- fly
- follow
- gallop
- gleam
- glimmer
- glisten
- glitter
- glue
- go
- grow
- gush
- hang
- happen
- head
- hear
- hide
- hobble
- hook
- hop
- hover
- hurtle
- idle
- imprint
- inscribe
- issue
- jump
- kneel
- labor
- lay
- lean
- leap
- lie
- live
- loom
- lounge
- lurk
- march
- materialize
- meander
- mount
- occur
- open
- overspread
- paint
- pass
- perch
- persist
- pile
- pin
- place
- plod
- plop
- plunge
- prance
- predominate
- preside
- prevail
- project
- protrude
- puff
- radiate
- reach
- reign
- remain
- reside
- resound
- rest
- reverberate
- revolve
- ride
- ring
- rise
- roam
- roll
- rumble
- run
- rush
- sail
- scatter
- scintillate
- scrawl
- see
- seize
- settle
- shelter
- shimmer
- shine
- show
- shriek
- shuffle
- sing
- sit
- skip
- sleep
- slouch
- smolder
- sound
- sparkle
- speed
- spill
- sprawl
- spread
- squat
- stack
- stagger
- stamp
- stand
- staple
- steal
- stem
- step
- straddle
- straggle
- strap
- stray
- stream
- stretch
- stride
- stroll
- strut
- supervene
- surge
- survive
- suspend
- sweep
- swim
- swing
- take
- tattoo
- tick
- toil
- tower
- trot
- trudge
- tumble
- turn
- twinkle
- twist
- understand
- vanish
- wait
- walk
- wander
- want
- weave
- wind
- work
- write
- writhe
6.2. Locative Inversion
- accumulate
- add
- amble
- appear
- arise
- arrive
- ascend
- assemble
- awake
- awaken
- beat
- begin
- belch
- blaze
- boom
- break
- bubble
- build
- burst
- cascade
- chatter
- chime
- climb
- cling
- coexist
- come
- correspond
- crawl
- create
- creep
- crouch
- cut
- dance
- dangle
- dart
- dawn
- decay
- depend
- derive
- descend
- develop
- die
- disappear
- discern
- discover
- display
- doze
- drift
- drop
- dwell
- echo
- elapse
- emanate
- emerge
- enact
- engrave
- ensue
- enter
- evolve
- exist
- exude
- fall
- fester
- find
- flap
- flare
- flash
- flee
- flicker
- float
- flow
- flutter
- fly
- follow
- gallop
- gleam
- glimmer
- glisten
- glitter
- glue
- go
- grow
- gush
- hang
- happen
- head
- hear
- hide
- hobble
- hook
- hop
- hover
- hurtle
- idle
- imprint
- inscribe
- issue
- jump
- kneel
- labor
- lay
- lean
- leap
- lie
- live
- loom
- lounge
- lurk
- march
- materialize
- meander
- mount
- occur
- open
- overspread
- paint
- pass
- perch
- persist
- pile
- pin
- place
- plod
- plop
- plunge
- prance
- predominate
- preside
- prevail
- project
- protrude
- puff
- radiate
- reign
- remain
- reside
- resound
- rest
- reverberate
- revolve
- ride
- ring
- rise
- roam
- roll
- rumble
- run
- rush
- sail
- scatter
- scintillate
- scrawl
- see
- settle
- shelter
- shimmer
- shine
- show
- shriek
- shuffle
- sing
- sit
- skip
- sleep
- slouch
- smolder
- sound
- sparkle
- speed
- spill
- sprawl
- spread
- squat
- stack
- stagger
- stamp
- stand
- staple
- steal
- stem
- step
- straddle
- straggle
- strap
- stray
- stream
- stretch
- stride
- stroll
- strut
- supervene
- surge
- survive
- suspend
- sweep
- swim
- swing
- take
- tattoo
- tick
- toil
- tower
- trot
- trudge
- tumble
- turn
- twinkle
- twist
- understand
- vanish
- wait
- walk
- wander
- weave
- wind
- work
- write
- writhe
7. Other Constructions
7.1. Cognate Object Construction
- babble
- bark
- bawl
- beam
- bellow
- bleat
- boogie
- boom
- bop
- bray
- burble
- cackle
- call
- cancan
- carol
- chant
- chatter
- chirp
- chuckle
- clog
- cluck
- conga
- coo
- cough
- croak
- croon
- crow
- cry
- dance
- drawl
- dream
- drone
- fight
- foxtrot
- frown
- gabble
- gibber
- giggle
- grimace
- grin
- groan
- growl
- grumble
- grunt
- hiss
- holler
- hoot
- howl
- jabber
- jig
- jitterbug
- jive
- laugh
- lilt
- lisp
- live
- moan
- mumble
- murmur
- mutter
- pirouette
- polka
- purr
- quickstep
- rage
- rasp
- roar
- rumba
- rumble
- samba
- scream
- screech
- shout
- shriek
- shuffle
- sigh
- sing
- sleep
- smile
- smirk
- snap
- snarl
- sneeze
- sniff
- snore
- snort
- snuffle
- sob
- splutter
- squall
- squaredance
- squawk
- squeak
- squeal
- stammer
- stutter
- tango
- tapdance
- think
- thunder
- tisk
- trill
- trumpet
- wail
- waltz
- warble
- weep
- wheeze
- whimper
- whine
- whisper
- whistle
- whoop
- yammer
- yap
- yawn
- yell
- yelp
- yodel
7.2. Cognate Prepositional Phrase Construction
- anchor
- archive
- asphalt
- bag
- bait
- band
- bank
- bark
- beach
- beard
- bed
- belt
- bench
- berth
- billet
- bin
- blanket
- blindfold
- board
- bolt
- bone
- bottle
- box
- bracket
- bread
- brick
- bridle
- bronze
- buckle
- burl
- butter
- button
- buttonhole
- cage
- can
- cap
- carpet
- case
- caulk
- cellar
- cement
- chain
- chrome
- clamp
- clasp
- clip
- cloak
- cloister
- color
- coop
- core
- cork
- corral
- crate
- crown
- deaccent
- debark
- debone
- debowel
- debug
- debur
- declaw
- defang
- defat
- defeather
- deflea
- deflesh
- defoam
- defog
- deforest
- defrost
- defuzz
- degas
- degerm
- deglaze
- degrease
- degrit
- degum
- degut
- dehair
- dehead
- dehorn
- dehull
- dehusk
- deice
- deink
- delint
- delouse
- deluster
- demast
- derat
- derib
- derind
- desalt
- descale
- desex
- desprout
- destarch
- destress
- detassel
- detusk
- devein
- dewater
- dewax
- deworm
- diaper
- distemper
- dock
- drug
- drydock
- dye
- enamel
- epoxy
- feather
- fence
- fetter
- file
- flour
- forest
- fork
- frame
- fuel
- gag
- garage
- garland
- gill
- glaze
- glove
- glue
- graffiti
- gravel
- grease
- groove
- ground
- gum
- gut
- halter
- handcuff
- hangar
- harness
- head
- heel
- hinge
- hitch
- hook
- house
- hull
- husk
- ink
- jail
- japan
- jar
- jug
- kennel
- knot
- label
- lace
- lacquer
- land
- lash
- lasso
- latch
- leash
- leaven
- link
- lint
- lipstick
- lock
- lodge
- loop
- louse
- manacle
- mantle
- milk
- mine
- moor
- mulch
- muzzle
- nail
- nickel
- oil
- ornament
- padlock
- paint
- panel
- paper
- parquet
- paste
- pasture
- patch
- peel
- peg
- pen
- pepper
- perfume
- pillory
- pin
- pinion
- pip
- pit
- pitch
- pith
- plank
- plaster
- pod
- poison
- polish
- poll
- pomade
- poster
- postmark
- pot
- powder
- pulp
- putty
- quarry
- rind
- rivet
- robe
- roof
- rope
- rosin
- rouge
- rut
- saddle
- salt
- salve
- sand
- scale
- scalp
- screw
- seal
- seed
- sequin
- shackle
- shawl
- sheathe
- shell
- shellac
- shelter
- shelve
- shingle
- shoe
- shoulder
- shuck
- shutter
- silver
- skewer
- skin
- slate
- slipcover
- snail
- snare
- sod
- solder
- sole
- spice
- spindle
- spit
- spool
- spraypaint
- stable
- stain
- stalk
- staple
- starch
- stem
- stitch
- stone
- stopper
- strap
- stress
- string
- stucco
- sugar
- sulphur
- tack
- tag
- tail
- tape
- tar
- tarmac
- tassel
- tether
- thatch
- thumbtack
- ticket
- tie
- tile
- tin
- tint
- top
- trammel
- trap
- tree
- turf
- varnish
- veil
- vein
- veneer
- wallpaper
- warehouse
- water
- wax
- weed
- whitewash
- wind
- wire
- worm
- wreathe
- yoke
- zest
- zip
- zipcode
7.3. Reaction Object Construction
- babble
- bark
- bawl
- beam
- bellow
- bleat
- blink
- boom
- bray
- burble
- cackle
- call
- carol
- chant
- chatter
- chirp
- chortle
- chuckle
- clap
- cluck
- coo
- cough
- croak
- croon
- crow
- cry
- drawl
- drone
- frown
- gabble
- gape
- gasp
- gawk
- gibber
- giggle
- glare
- glower
- goggle
- grimace
- grin
- groan
- growl
- grumble
- grunt
- guffaw
- hiss
- holler
- hoot
- howl
- jabber
- jeer
- laugh
- lilt
- lisp
- moan
- mumble
- murmur
- mutter
- nod
- point
- pout
- purr
- rage
- rasp
- roar
- rumble
- scowl
- scream
- screech
- shout
- shriek
- shrug
- sigh
- simper
- sing
- smile
- smirk
- snap
- snarl
- sneeze
- snicker
- sniff
- snigger
- snivel
- snore
- snort
- snuffle
- sob
- splutter
- squall
- squawk
- squeak
- squeal
- squint
- stammer
- stutter
- thunder
- tisk
- titter
- trill
- trumpet
- wag
- wail
- warble
- wave
- weep
- wheeze
- whimper
- whine
- whisper
- whistle
- whoop
- wink
- yammer
- yap
- yawn
- yell
- yelp
- yodel
7.4. X's Way Construction
7.5. Resultative Construction
- advance
- arrive
- ascend
- bring
- climb
- come
- cross
- depart
- descend
- enter
- escape
- exit
- fall
- flee
- go
- leave
- plunge
- recede
- return
- rise
- take
- tumble
7.6. Unintentional Interpretation Of Object
7.6.1. Unintentional Interpretation With Reflexive Object
- bang
- bash
- batter
- birch
- bite
- bludgeon
- bonk
- brain
- break
- bruise
- bump
- burn
- cane
- chip
- claw
- clobber
- club
- conk
- cosh
- crack
- crash
- crush
- cudgel
- cut
- flog
- fracture
- graze
- hit
- hurt
- injure
- kick
- kiss
- knife
- knock
- lash
- lick
- nick
- nudge
- paddle
- paddywhack
- pat
- paw
- peck
- pinch
- prick
- prod
- pummel
- punch
- rip
- scald
- scrape
- scratch
- shatter
- slug
- smash
- snap
- sock
- spank
- splinter
- split
- stab
- sting
- strap
- strike
- stroke
- swat
- swipe
- tear
- thrash
- tickle
- touch
- truncheon
- wallop
- whack
- whip
- whisk
7.6.2. Unintentional Interpretation With Body-Part Object
- bang
- bark
- bash
- batter
- belt
- birch
- bite
- bludgeon
- bonk
- brain
- break
- bruise
- bump
- burn
- cane
- chip
- claw
- clobber
- club
- conk
- cosh
- crack
- crush
- cudgel
- cut
- flog
- fracture
- graze
- hit
- hurt
- injure
- kick
- kiss
- knife
- knock
- lash
- lick
- nick
- nudge
- paddle
- paddywhack
- pat
- paw
- peck
- pinch
- prick
- prod
- pull
- pummel
- punch
- rupture
- scald
- scrape
- scratch
- shatter
- skin
- slug
- smash
- snap
- sock
- spank
- split
- sprain
- stab
- sting
- strain
- strap
- strike
- stroke
- stub
- swat
- swipe
- tear
- thrash
- thump
- tickle
- touch
- truncheon
- turn
- twist
- wallop
- whack
- whip
- whisk
7.7. Bound Nonreflexive Anaphor As Prepositional Object
- bring
- brush
- carry
- coil
- contain
- curl
- dab
- daub
- drag
- drape
- draw
- dribble
- drip
- drizzle
- dust
- hang
- haul
- have
- heave
- include
- jerk
- kick
- loop
- lug
- omit
- pour
- press
- pull
- push
- roll
- rub
- scatter
- schlep
- shove
- slather
- slop
- slosh
- smear
- spatter
- spew
- spill
- spin
- splash
- splatter
- spray
- spread
- sprinkle
- spritz
- spurt
- squirt
- strew
- swab
- take
- thrust
- tote
- tow
- tug
- twirl
- twist
- whirl
- wind
- wrap
- yank
7.8. Directional Phrases With Nondirected Motion Verbs
- babble
- backpack
- bang
- beat
- beep
- bellow
- blare
- blast
- blat
- bolt
- boogie
- boom
- bop
- bounce
- bound
- bowl
- bubble
- buck
- burble
- burr
- buzz
- cancan
- canter
- carom
- cavort
- charge
- chatter
- chime
- chink
- chir
- chitter
- chug
- clack
- clamber
- clang
- clank
- clap
- clash
- clatter
- click
- climb
- cling
- clink
- clog
- clomp
- clump
- clunk
- coast
- conga
- crack
- crackle
- crash
- crawl
- creak
- creep
- crepitate
- crunch
- cry
- dance
- dart
- dash
- ding
- dodder
- dong
- draw
- drift
- explode
- fidget
- file
- fizz
- fizzle
- flap
- flit
- float
- fly
- foxtrot
- frolic
- gallop
- gambol
- glide
- goosestep
- groan
- growl
- gurgle
- gyrate
- hasten
- heave
- hike
- hiss
- hobble
- hoot
- hop
- howl
- hum
- hurry
- hurtle
- inch
- jangle
- jerk
- jig
- jingle
- jitterbug
- jive
- jog
- journey
- jump
- kick
- knell
- knock
- leap
- lilt
- limp
- lollop
- lope
- lumber
- lurch
- march
- meander
- mince
- moan
- mosey
- murmur
- nip
- pad
- parade
- patter
- peal
- perambulate
- ping
- pink
- pipe
- pirouette
- plink
- plod
- plonk
- plop
- plunk
- polka
- pop
- prance
- press
- promenade
- prowl
- pull
- purr
- push
- putter
- quickstep
- race
- ramble
- rap
- rasp
- rattle
- ring
- roam
- roar
- rock
- roll
- romp
- rove
- rumba
- rumble
- run
- rush
- rustle
- samba
- sashay
- saunter
- scamper
- scoot
- scram
- scramble
- scream
- screech
- scud
- scurry
- scutter
- scuttle
- shamble
- shove
- shriek
- shrill
- shuffle
- sidle
- sing
- sizzle
- skedaddle
- skip
- skitter
- skulk
- sleepwalk
- slide
- slink
- slither
- slog
- slouch
- snap
- sneak
- somersault
- speed
- splash
- splutter
- sputter
- squaredance
- squawk
- squeak
- squeal
- squelch
- squirm
- stagger
- stomp
- stray
- streak
- stride
- strike
- stroll
- strut
- stumble
- stump
- swagger
- sway
- sweep
- swim
- swish
- swoosh
- tack
- tango
- tapdance
- tear
- teeter
- thrum
- thrust
- thud
- thump
- thunder
- thunk
- tick
- ting
- tinkle
- tiptoe
- toddle
- toll
- toot
- tootle
- totter
- traipse
- tramp
- travel
- trek
- trill
- troop
- trot
- trudge
- trumpet
- trundle
- tug
- twang
- twitch
- ululate
- vault
- vroom
- waddle
- wade
- waggle
- wail
- walk
- waltz
- wander
- wheeze
- whine
- whir
- whish
- whistle
- whiz
- whoosh
- whump
- wiggle
- wobble
- wriggle
- yank
- zigzag
- zing
- zoom
8. Verbs Requiring Special Diatheses
8.1. Obligatory Passive
- reincarnate
- repute
- rumor
8.2. Obligatory Reflexive Object
- absent
- acquit
- assert
- avail
- bear
- behave
- bestir
- betake
- bethink
- better
- busy
- camouflage
- carry
- check
- collect
- comport
- compose
- conduct
- contain
- content
- defend
- demean
- disgrace
- disport
- efface
- embroil
- endear
- enjoy
- ensconce
- excel
- exert
- fancy
- find
- help
- ingratiate
- insinuate
- intoxicate
- intrude
- inure
- justify
- lower
- martyr
- nerve
- outdo
- overreach
- perjure
- plight
- pride
- profess
- prostrate
- redeem
- relieve
- resign
- revenge
- steel
- sun
- unbosom
- vindicate
- worm
8.3. Inalienably Possessed Body-Part Object
- arch
- bare
- bark
- bat
- beat
- bite
- blink
- blow
- bob
- braid
- break
- bruise
- brush
- bump
- burn
- chip
- clap
- clench
- click
- clip
- close
- cock
- coldcream
- comb
- condition
- crane
- crimp
- crook
- crop
- cross
- curl
- cut
- drum
- dye
- file
- flap
- flash
- flex
- flick
- floss
- flutter
- fold
- fracture
- gnash
- grind
- hang
- henna
- hunch
- hurt
- injure
- kick
- knit
- lather
- manicure
- nick
- nod
- open
- part
- perm
- plait
- pluck
- point
- powder
- prick
- pucker
- pull
- purse
- raise
- rinse
- roll
- rouge
- rub
- rupture
- scald
- scratch
- set
- shake
- shampoo
- shave
- show
- shrug
- shuffle
- skin
- smack
- snap
- soap
- split
- sprain
- squint
- stamp
- strain
- stretch
- stub
- talc
- tease
- toss
- towel
- trim
- turn
- twiddle
- twist
- twitch
- wag
- waggle
- wash
- wave
- wiggle
- wink
- wring
- wrinkle
8.4. Expletive It Object
8.5. Obligatory Adverb
- acquit
- act
- augur
- behave
- bode
- do
- mean
- phrase
- treat
- word
8.6. Obligatory Negative Polarity Element
- budge
9. Verbs Of Putting
9.1. Put Verbs
- arrange
- immerse
- install
- lodge
- mount
- place
- position
- put
- set
- situate
- sling
- stash
- stow
9.2. Verbs Of Putting In A Spatial Configuration
- dangle
- hang
- lay
- lean
- perch
- rest
- sit
- stand
- suspend
9.3. Funnel Verbs
- bang
- channel
- dip
- dump
- funnel
- hammer
- ladle
- pound
- push
- rake
- ram
- scoop
- scrape
- shake
- shovel
- siphon
- spoon
- squash
- squeeze
- squish
- sweep
- tuck
- wad
- wedge
- wipe
- wring
9.4. Verbs Of Putting With A Specified Direction
- drop
- hoist
- lift
- lower
- raise
9.5. Pour Verbs
- dribble
- drip
- pour
- slop
- slosh
- spew
- spill
- spurt
9.6. Coil Verbs
- coil
- curl
- loop
- roll
- spin
- twirl
- twist
- whirl
- wind
9.7. Spray Load Verbs
- brush
- cram
- crowd
- cultivate
- dab
- daub
- drape
- drizzle
- dust
- hang
- heap
- inject
- jam
- load
- mound
- pack
- pile
- plant
- plaster
- prick
- pump
- rub
- scatter
- seed
- settle
- sew
- shower
- slather
- smear
- smudge
- sow
- spatter
- splash
- splatter
- spray
- spread
- sprinkle
- spritz
- squirt
- stack
- stick
- stock
- strew
- string
- stuff
- swab
- vest
- wash
- wrap
9.8. Fill Verbs
- adorn
- anoint
- bandage
- bathe
- bestrew
- bind
- blanket
- block
- blot
- bombard
- carpet
- choke
- cloak
- clog
- clutter
- coat
- contaminate
- cover
- dam
- dapple
- deck
- decorate
- deluge
- dirty
- dot
- douse
- drench
- edge
- embellish
- emblazon
- encircle
- encrust
- endow
- enrich
- entangle
- face
- festoon
- fill
- fleck
- flood
- frame
- garland
- garnish
- imbue
- impregnate
- infect
- inlay
- interlace
- interlard
- interleave
- intersperse
- interweave
- inundate
- lard
- lash
- line
- litter
- mask
- mottle
- ornament
- pad
- pave
- plate
- plug
- pollute
- replenish
- repopulate
- riddle
- ring
- ripple
- robe
- saturate
- season
- shroud
- smother
- soak
- soil
- speckle
- splotch
- spot
- staff
- stain
- stipple
- stop up
- stud
- suffuse
- surround
- swaddle
- swathe
- taint
- tile
- trim
- veil
- vein
- wreathe
9.9. Butter Verbs
- asphalt
- bait
- blanket
- blindfold
- board
- bread
- brick
- bridle
- bronze
- butter
- buttonhole
- cap
- carpet
- caulk
- chrome
- cloak
- cork
- crown
- diaper
- drug
- feather
- fence
- flour
- forest
- frame
- fuel
- gag
- garland
- glove
- graffiti
- gravel
- grease
- groove
- halter
- harness
- heel
- ink
- label
- leash
- leaven
- lipstick
- mantle
- mulch
- muzzle
- nickel
- oil
- ornament
- panel
- paper
- parquet
- patch
- pepper
- perfume
- pitch
- plank
- plaster
- poison
- polish
- pomade
- poster
- postmark
- powder
- putty
- robe
- roof
- rosin
- rouge
- rut
- saddle
- salt
- salve
- sand
- seed
- sequin
- shawl
- shingle
- shoe
- shutter
- silver
- slate
- slipcover
- sod
- sole
- spice
- stain
- starch
- stopper
- stress
- string
- stucco
- sugar
- sulphur
- tag
- tar
- tarmac
- tassel
- thatch
- ticket
- tile
- turf
- veil
- veneer
- wallpaper
- water
- wax
- whitewash
- wreathe
- yoke
- zipcode
9.10. Pocket Verbs
- archive
- bag
- bank
- beach
- bed
- bench
- berth
- billet
- bin
- bottle
- box
- cage
- can
- case
- cellar
- cloister
- coop
- corral
- crate
- dock
- drydock
- file
- fork
- garage
- ground
- hangar
- house
- jail
- jar
- jug
- kennel
- land
- lodge
- pasture
- pen
- pillory
- pot
- sheathe
- shelter
- shelve
- shoulder
- skewer
- snare
- spindle
- spit
- spool
- stable
- string
- tin
- trap
- tree
- warehouse
10. Verbs Of Removing
10.1. Remove Verbs
- abstract
- cull
- delete
- discharge
- disengage
- disgorge
- dislodge
- dismiss
- draw
- eject
- eliminate
- eradicate
- evict
- excise
- excommunicate
- expel
- extirpate
- extract
- extrude
- lop
- omit
- ostracize
- oust
- partition
- pry
- reap
- remove
- separate
- sever
- shoo
- subtract
- uproot
- winkle
- withdraw
- wrench
10.2. Banish Verbs
- banish
- deport
- evacuate
- expel
- extradite
- recall
- remove
10.3. Clear Verbs
- clean
- clear
- drain
- empty
10.4. Wipe Verbs
10.4.1. Manner Subclass
- bail
- buff
- dab
- distill
- dust
- erase
- expunge
- flush
- leach
- lick
- pluck
- polish
- prune
- purge
- rinse
- rub
- scour
- scrape
- scratch
- scrub
- shave
- skim
- smooth
- soak
- squeeze
- strain
- strip
- suck
- suction
- swab
- sweep
- trim
- wash
- wear
- weed
- whisk
- winnow
- wipe
- wring
10.4.2. Instrument Subclass
- brush
- comb
- file
- filter
- hoover
- hose
- iron
- mop
- plow
- rake
- sandpaper
- shear
- shovel
- siphon
- sponge
- towel
- vacuum
10.5. Verbs Of Possessional Deprivation: Steal Verbs
- abduct
- cadge
- capture
- confiscate
- cop
- emancipate
- embezzle
- exorcise
- extort
- extract
- filch
- flog
- grab
- impound
- kidnap
- liberate
- lift
- nab
- pilfer
- pinch
- pirate
- plagiarize
- purloin
- reclaim
- recover
- redeem
- regain
- repossess
- rescue
- retrieve
- rustle
- seize
- smuggle
- snatch
- sneak
- sponge
- steal
- swipe
- take
- thieve
- wangle
- weasel
- winkle
- withdraw
- wrest
10.6. Verbs Of Possessional Deprivation: Cheat Verbs
- absolve
- acquit
- balk
- bereave
- bilk
- bleed
- break
- burgle
- cheat
- cleanse
- con
- cull
- cure
- defraud
- denude
- deplete
- depopulate
- deprive
- despoil
- disabuse
- disarm
- disencumber
- dispossess
- divest
- drain
- ease
- exonerate
- fleece
- free
- gull
- milk
- mulct
- pardon
- plunder
- purge
- purify
- ransack
- relieve
- render
- rid
- rifle
- rob
- sap
- strip
- swindle
- unburden
- void
- wean
10.7. Pit Verbs
- bark
- beard
- bone
- burl
- core
- gill
- gut
- head
- hull
- husk
- lint
- louse
- milk
- peel
- pinion
- pip
- pit
- pith
- pod
- poll
- pulp
- rind
- scale
- scalp
- seed
- shell
- shuck
- skin
- snail
- stalk
- stem
- stone
- string
- tail
- tassel
- top
- vein
- weed
- wind
- worm
- zest
10.8. Debone Verbs
- deaccent
- debark
- debone
- debowel
- debug
- debur
- declaw
- defang
- defat
- defeather
- deflea
- deflesh
- defoam
- defog
- deforest
- defrost
- defuzz
- degas
- degerm
- deglaze
- degrease
- degrit
- degum
- degut
- dehair
- dehead
- dehorn
- dehull
- dehusk
- deice
- deink
- delint
- delouse
- deluster
- demast
- derat
- derib
- derind
- desalt
- descale
- desex
- desprout
- destarch
- destress
- detassel
- detusk
- devein
- dewater
- dewax
- deworm
10.9. Mine Verbs
- mine
- quarry
12. Verbs Of Exerting Force: Push/Pull Verbs
- draw
- heave
- jerk
- press
- pull
- push
- shove
- thrust
- tug
- yank
13. Verbs Of Change Of Possession
13.1. Give Verbs
- feed
- give
- lease
- lend
- loan
- pass
- pay
- peddle
- refund
- render
- rent
- repay
- sell
- serve
- trade
13.2. Contribute Verbs
- administer
- contribute
- disburse
- distribute
- donate
- extend
- forfeit
- proffer
- refer
- reimburse
- relinquish
- remit
- restore
- return
- sacrifice
- submit
- surrender
- transfer
13.3. Verbs Of Future Having
- advance
- allocate
- allot
- assign
- award
- bequeath
- cede
- concede
- extend
- grant
- guarantee
- issue
- leave
- offer
- owe
- promise
- vote
- will
- yield
13.4. Verbs Of Providing
13.4.1. Verbs Of Fulfilling
- credit
- entrust
- furnish
- issue
- leave
- present
- provide
- serve
- supply
- trust
13.4.2. Equip Verbs
- arm
- burden
- charge
- compensate
- equip
- invest
- ply
- regale
- reward
- saddle
13.5. Verbs Of Obtaining
13.5.1. Get Verbs
- book
- buy
- call
- cash
- catch
- charter
- choose
- earn
- fetch
- find
- gain
- gather
- get
- hire
- keep
- lease
- leave
- order
- phone
- pick
- pluck
- procure
- pull
- reach
- rent
- reserve
- save
- secure
- shoot
- slaughter
- steal
- vote
- win
13.5.2. Obtain Verbs
- accept
- accumulate
- acquire
- appropriate
- borrow
- cadge
- collect
- exact
- grab
- inherit
- obtain
- purchase
- receive
- recover
- regain
- retrieve
- seize
- select
- snatch
13.6. Verbs Of Exchange
- barter
- change
- exchange
- substitute
- swap
- trade
13.7. Berry Verbs
- antique
- berry
- birdnest
- blackberry
- clam
- crab
- fish
- fowl
- grouse
- hay
- log
- mushroom
- nest
- nut
- oyster
- pearl
- prawn
- rabbit
- seal
- shark
- shrimp
- snail
- snipe
- sponge
- whale
- whelk
14. Learn Verbs
- acquire
- cram
- glean
- learn
- memorize
- read
- study
15. Hold And Keep Verbs
15.1. Hold Verbs
- clasp
- clutch
- grasp
- grip
- handle
- hold
- wield
15.2. Keep Verbs
- hoard
- keep
- leave
- store
16. Verbs Of Concealment
- block
- cloister
- conceal
- curtain
- hide
- isolate
- quarantine
- screen
- seclude
- sequester
- shelter
17. Verbs Of Throwing
17.1. Throw Verbs
- bash
- bat
- bunt
- cast
- catapult
- chuck
- fire
- flick
- fling
- flip
- hit
- hurl
- kick
- knock
- lob
- loft
- nudge
- pass
- pitch
- punt
- shoot
- shove
- slam
- slap
- sling
- smash
- tap
- throw
- tip
- toss
17.2. Pelt Verbs
- bombard
- buffet
- pelt
- shower
- stone
18. Verbs Of Contact By Impact
18.1. Hit Verbs
- bang
- bash
- batter
- beat
- bump
- butt
- dash
- drum
- hammer
- hit
- kick
- knock
- lash
- pound
- rap
- slap
- smack
- smash
- strike
- tamp
- tap
- thump
- thwack
- whack
18.2. Swat Verbs
- bite
- claw
- paw
- peck
- punch
- scratch
- shoot
- slug
- stab
- swat
- swipe
18.3. Spank Verbs
- belt
- birch
- bludgeon
- bonk
- brain
- cane
- clobber
- club
- conk
- cosh
- cudgel
- cuff
- flog
- knife
- paddle
- paddywhack
- pummel
- sock
- spank
- strap
- thrash
- truncheon
- wallop
- whip
- whisk
18.4. Non-Agentive Verbs Of Contact By Impact
- bang
- brush
- bump
- crash
- hit
- knock
- ram
- slam
- smash
- thud
19. Poke Verbs
- dig
- jab
- pierce
- poke
- prick
- stick
20. Verbs Of Contact: Touch Verbs
- caress
- graze
- kiss
- lick
- nudge
- pat
- peck
- pinch
- prod
- sting
- stroke
- tickle
- touch
21. Verbs Of Cutting
21.1. Cut Verbs
- chip
- clip
- cut
- hack
- hew
- saw
- scrape
- scratch
- slash
- snip
21.2. Carve Verbs
- bore
- bruise
- carve
- chip
- chop
- crop
- crush
- cube
- dent
- dice
- drill
- file
- fillet
- gash
- gouge
- grate
- grind
- mangle
- mash
- mince
- mow
- nick
- notch
- perforate
- prune
- pulverize
- punch
- shred
- slice
- slit
- spear
- squash
- squish
22. Verbs Of Combining And Attaching
22.1. Mix Verbs
- add
- blend
- combine
- commingle
- concatenate
- connect
- cream
- fuse
- join
- link
- merge
- mingle
- mix
- network
- pool
22.2. Amalgamate Verbs
- affiliate
- alternate
- amalgamate
- associate
- coalesce
- coincide
- compare
- confederate
- confuse
- conjoin
- consolidate
- contrast
- correlate
- criss-cross
- engage
- entangle
- entwine
- harmonize
- incorporate
- integrate
- interchange
- interconnect
- interlace
- interlink
- interlock
- intermingle
- interrelate
- intersperse
- intertwine
- interweave
- introduce
- marry
- mate
- muddle
- oppose
- pair
- rhyme
- team
- total
- unify
- unite
- wed
22.3. Shake Verbs
- append
- attach
- band
- baste
- beat
- bind
- bond
- bundle
- cluster
- collate
- collect
- fasten
- fuse
- gather
- glom
- graft
- group
- herd
- jumble
- lump
- mass
- moor
- package
- pair
- roll
- scramble
- sew
- shake
- shuffle
- splice
- stick
- stir
- swirl
- weld
- whip
- whisk
22.4. Tape Verbs
- anchor
- band
- belt
- bolt
- bracket
- buckle
- button
- cement
- chain
- clamp
- clasp
- clip
- epoxy
- fetter
- glue
- gum
- handcuff
- harness
- hinge
- hitch
- hook
- knot
- lace
- lash
- lasso
- latch
- leash
- link
- lock
- loop
- manacle
- moor
- muzzle
- nail
- padlock
- paste
- peg
- pin
- plaster
- rivet
- rope
- screw
- seal
- shackle
- skewer
- solder
- staple
- stitch
- strap
- string
- tack
- tape
- tether
- thumbtack
- tie
- trammel
- wire
- yoke
- zip
22.5. Cling Verbs
- adhere
- cleave
- cling
24. Verbs Of Coloring
- color
- distemper
- dye
- enamel
- glaze
- japan
- lacquer
- paint
- shellac
- spraypaint
- stain
- tint
- varnish
25. Image Creation Verbs
25.1. Verbs Of Image Impression
- applique
- emboss
- embroider
- engrave
- etch
- imprint
- incise
- inscribe
- mark
- paint
- set
- sign
- stamp
- tattoo
25.2. Scribble Verbs
- carve
- chalk
- charcoal
- copy
- crayon
- doodle
- draw
- forge
- ink
- paint
- pencil
- plot
- scratch
- scrawl
- scribble
- sketch
- spraypaint
- stencil
- trace
- type
- write
25.3. Illustrate Verbs
- address
- adorn
- autograph
- brand
- date
- decorate
- embellish
- endorse
- illuminate
- illustrate
- initial
- label
- letter
- monogram
- ornament
- tag
25.4. Transcribe Verbs
- copy
- film
- forge
- microfilm
- photocopy
- photograph
- record
- tape
- televise
- transcribe
- type
26. Verbs Of Creation And Transformation
26.1. Build Verbs
- arrange
- assemble
- bake
- blow
- build
- carve
- cast
- chisel
- churn
- compile
- cook
- crochet
- cut
- develop
- embroider
- fashion
- fold
- forge
- grind
- grow
- hack
- hammer
- hatch
- knit
- make
- mold
- pound
- roll
- sculpt
- sew
- shape
- spin
- stitch
- weave
- whittle
26.2. Grow Verbs
- develop
- evolve
- grow
- hatch
- mature
26.3. Verbs Of Preparing
- bake
- blend
- boil
- brew
- clean
- clear
- cook
- fix
- fry
- grill
- hardboil
- iron
- light
- mix
- poach
- pour
- prepare
- roast
- roll
- run
- scramble
- set
- softboil
- toast
- toss
- wash
26.4. Create Verbs
- coin
- compose
- compute
- concoct
- construct
- create
- derive
- design
- dig
- fabricate
- form
- invent
- manufacture
- mint
- model
- organize
- produce
- recreate
- style
- synthesize
26.5. Knead Verbs
- beat
- bend
- coil
- collect
- compress
- fold
- freeze
- knead
- melt
- shake
- squash
- squeeze
- squish
- twirl
- twist
- wad
- whip
- wind
- work
26.6. Turn Verbs
- alter
- change
- convert
- metamorphose
- transform
- transmute
- turn
26.7. Performance Verbs
- chant
- choreograph
- compose
- dance
- direct
- draw
- hum
- intone
- paint
- perform
- play
- produce
- recite
- silkscreen
- sing
- spin
- take
- whistle
- write
27. Engender Verbs
- beget
- cause
- create
- engender
- generate
- shape
- spawn
28. Calve Verbs
- calve
- cub
- fawn
- foal
- kitten
- lamb
- litter
- pup
- spawn
- whelp
29. Verbs With Predicative Complements
29.1. Appoint Verbs
- acknowledge
- adopt
- appoint
- consider
- crown
- deem
- designate
- elect
- esteem
- imagine
- mark
- nominate
- ordain
- proclaim
- rate
- reckon
- report
- want
29.2. Characterize Verbs
- accept
- address
- appreciate
- bill
- cast
- certify
- characterize
- choose
- cite
- class
- classify
- confirm
- count
- define
- describe
- diagnose
- disguise
- employ
- engage
- enlist
- enroll
- enter
- envisage
- establish
- esteem
- hail
- herald
- hire
- honor
- identify
- imagine
- incorporate
- induct
- intend
- lampoon
- offer
- oppose
- paint
- portray
- praise
- qualify
- rank
- recollect
- recommend
- regard
- reinstate
- reject
- remember
- represent
- repudiate
- reveal
- salute
- see
- select
- stigmatize
- take
- train
- treat
- use
- value
- view
- visualize
29.3. Dub Verbs
- anoint
- baptize
- brand
- call
- christen
- consecrate
- crown
- decree
- dub
- label
- make
- name
- nickname
- pronounce
- rule
- stamp
- style
- term
- vote
29.4. Declare Verbs
- adjudge
- adjudicate
- assume
- avow
- believe
- confess
- declare
- fancy
- find
- judge
- presume
- profess
- prove
- suppose
- think
- warrant
29.5. Conjecture Verbs
- admit
- allow
- assert
- conjecture
- deny
- discover
- feel
- figure
- grant
- guarantee
- guess
- hold
- know
- maintain
- mean
- observe
- recognize
- repute
- show
- suspect
29.6. Masquerade Verbs
- act
- behave
- camouflage
- count
- masquerade
- officiate
- pose
- qualify
- rank
- rate
- serve
29.7. Orphan Verbs
- apprentice
- canonize
- cripple
- cuckold
- knight
- martyr
- orphan
- outlaw
- pauper
- recruit
- widow
29.8. Captain Verbs
- boss
- bully
- butcher
- butler
- caddy
- captain
- champion
- chaperone
- chauffeur
- clerk
- coach
- cox
- crew
- doctor
- emcee
- escort
- guard
- host
- model
- mother
- nurse
- partner
- pilot
- pioneer
- police
- referee
- shepherd
- skipper
- sponsor
- star
- tailor
- tutor
- umpire
- understudy
- usher
- valet
- volunteer
- witness
30. Verbs Of Perception
30.1. See Verbs
- detect
- discern
- feel
- hear
- notice
- see
- sense
- smell
- taste
30.2. Sight Verbs
- descry
- discover
- espy
- examine
- eye
- glimpse
- inspect
- investigate
- note
- observe
- overhear
- perceive
- recognize
- regard
- savor
- scan
- scent
- scrutinize
- sight
- spot
- spy
- study
- survey
- view
- watch
- witness
30.3. Peer Verbs
- check
- gape
- gawk
- gaze
- glance
- glare
- goggle
- leer
- listen
- look
- ogle
- peek
- peep
- peer
- sniff
- snoop
- squint
- stare
30.4. Stimulus Subject Perception Verbs
- feel
- look
- smell
- sound
- taste
31. Psych Verbs (Verbs Of Psychological State)
31.1. Amuse Verbs
- abash
- affect
- afflict
- affront
- aggravate
- agitate
- agonize
- alarm
- alienate
- amaze
- amuse
- anger
- annoy
- antagonize
- appall
- appease
- arouse
- assuage
- astonish
- astound
- awe
- baffle
- beguile
- bewilder
- bewitch
- boggle
- bore
- bother
- bug
- calm
- captivate
- chagrin
- charm
- cheer
- chill
- comfort
- concern
- confound
- confuse
- console
- content
- convince
- cow
- crush
- cut
- daunt
- daze
- dazzle
- deject
- delight
- demolish
- demoralize
- depress
- devastate
- disappoint
- disarm
- discombobulate
- discomfit
- discompose
- disconcert
- discourage
- disgrace
- disgruntle
- disgust
- dishearten
- disillusion
- dismay
- dispirit
- displease
- disquiet
- dissatisfy
- distract
- distress
- disturb
- dumbfound
- elate
- electrify
- embarrass
- embolden
- enchant
- encourage
- engage
- engross
- enlighten
- enliven
- enrage
- enrapture
- entertain
- enthrall
- enthuse
- entice
- entrance
- exasperate
- excite
- exhaust
- exhilarate
- fascinate
- faze
- flabbergast
- flatter
- floor
- fluster
- frighten
- frustrate
- gall
- galvanize
- gladden
- gratify
- grieve
- harass
- haunt
- hearten
- horrify
- humble
- humiliate
- hurt
- hypnotize
- impress
- incense
- infuriate
- inspire
- insult
- interest
- intimidate
- intoxicate
- intrigue
- invigorate
- irk
- irritate
- jar
- jollify
- jolt
- lull
- madden
- mesmerize
- miff
- mollify
- mortify
- move
- muddle
- mystify
- nauseate
- nettle
- numb
- obsess
- offend
- outrage
- overawe
- overwhelm
- pacify
- pain
- peeve
- perplex
- perturb
- pique
- placate
- plague
- please
- preoccupy
- provoke
- puzzle
- rankle
- reassure
- refresh
- relax
- relieve
- repel
- repulse
- revitalize
- revolt
- rile
- ruffle
- sadden
- satisfy
- scandalize
- scare
- shake
- shame
- shock
- sicken
- sober
- solace
- soothe
- spellbind
- spook
- stagger
- startle
- stimulate
- sting
- stir
- strike
- stump
- stun
- stupefy
- surprise
- tantalize
- tease
- tempt
- terrify
- terrorize
- threaten
- thrill
- throw
- tickle
- tire
- titillate
- torment
- touch
- transport
- trouble
- try
- unnerve
- unsettle
- uplift
- upset
- vex
- weary
- worry
- wound
- wow
31.2. Admire Verbs
- abhor
- admire
- adore
- appreciate
- cherish
- deplore
- despise
- detest
- disdain
- dislike
- distrust
- dread
- enjoy
- envy
- esteem
- exalt
- execrate
- fancy
- favor
- fear
- hate
- idolize
- lament
- like
- loathe
- love
- miss
- mourn
- pity
- prize
- regret
- relish
- resent
- respect
- revere
- rue
- savor
- stand
- support
- tolerate
- treasure
- trust
- value
- venerate
- worship
31.3. Marvel Verbs
- ache
- anger
- anguish
- approve
- bask
- beware
- bleed
- bother
- care
- cheer
- cringe
- cry
- delight
- despair
- disapprove
- enthuse
- exult
- fear
- feel
- fret
- fume
- gladden
- gloat
- glory
- grieve
- groove
- gush
- hunger
- hurt
- luxuriate
- madden
- marvel
- mind
- moon
- mope
- mourn
- obsess
- puzzle
- rage
- rave
- react
- rejoice
- revel
- rhapsodize
- sadden
- salivate
- seethe
- sicken
- sorrow
- suffer
- swoon
- thrill
- tire
- wallow
- weary
- weep
- wonder
- worry
31.4. Appeal Verbs
- appeal
- grate
- jar
- matter
- niggle
32. Verbs Of Desire
32.1. Want Verbs
- covet
- crave
- desire
- fancy
- need
- want
32.2. Long Verbs
- ache
- crave
- dangle
- fall
- hanker
- hope
- hunger
- itch
- long
- lust
- pine
- pray
- thirst
- wish
- yearn
33. Judgment Verbs
- abuse
- acclaim
- applaud
- backbite
- bless
- calumniate
- castigate
- celebrate
- censure
- chasten
- chastise
- chide
- commend
- compensate
- compliment
- condemn
- congratulate
- criticize
- decry
- defame
- denigrate
- denounce
- deprecate
- deride
- disparage
- eulogize
- excuse
- extol
- fault
- felicitate
- fine
- forgive
- greet
- hail
- honor
- impeach
- insult
- lambaste
- laud
- malign
- mock
- pardon
- penalize
- persecute
- praise
- prosecute
- punish
- rebuke
- recompense
- remunerate
- repay
- reprimand
- reproach
- reprove
- revile
- reward
- ridicule
- salute
- scold
- scorn
- shame
- snub
- thank
- toast
- upbraid
- victimize
- vilify
- welcome
34. Verbs Of Assessment
- analyze
- assess
- audit
- evaluate
- review
- scrutinize
- study
35. Verbs Of Searching
35.1. Hunt Verbs
- dig
- feel
- fish
- hunt
- mine
- poach
- scrounge
35.2. Search Verbs
- advertise
- check
- comb
- dive
- drag
- dredge
- excavate
- patrol
- plumb
- probe
- prospect
- prowl
- quarry
- rake
- rifle
- scavenge
- scour
- scout
- search
- shop
- sift
- trawl
- troll
- watch
35.3. Stalk Verbs
- smell
- stalk
- taste
- track
35.4. Investigate Verbs
- canvass
- examine
- explore
- frisk
- inspect
- investigate
- observe
- quiz
- raid
- ransack
- riffle
- scan
- scrutinize
- survey
- tap
35.5. Rummage Verbs
- bore
- burrow
- delve
- forage
- fumble
- grope
- leaf
- listen
- look
- page
- paw
- poke
- rifle
- root
- rummage
- scrabble
- scratch
- snoop
- thumb
- tunnel
35.6. Ferret Verbs
- ferret
- nose
- seek
- tease
36. Verbs Of Social Interaction
36.1. Correspond Verbs
- agree
- argue
- banter
- bargain
- bicker
- brawl
- clash
- coexist
- collaborate
- collide
- combat
- commiserate
- communicate
- compete
- concur
- confabulate
- conflict
- consort
- cooperate
- correspond
- dicker
- differ
- disagree
- dispute
- dissent
- duel
- elope
- feud
- flirt
- haggle
- hobnob
- jest
- joke
- joust
- mate
- mingle
- mix
- neck
- negotiate
- pair
- plot
- quarrel
- quibble
- rendezvous
- scuffle
- skirmish
- spar
- spat
- spoon
- squabble
- struggle
- tilt
- tussle
- vie
- war
- wrangle
- wrestle
36.2. Marry Verbs
- court
- cuddle
- date
- divorce
- embrace
- hug
- kiss
- marry
- nuzzle
- pass
- pet
36.3. Meet Verbs
- battle
- box
- consult
- debate
- fight
- meet
- play
- visit
37. Verbs Of Communication
37.1. Verbs Of Transfer Of A Message
- ask
- cite
- demonstrate
- dictate
- explain
- explicate
- narrate
- pose
- preach
- quote
- read
- recite
- relay
- show
- teach
- tell
- write
37.2. Tell
- tell
37.3. Verbs Of Manner Of Speaking
- babble
- bark
- bawl
- bellow
- bleat
- boom
- bray
- burble
- cackle
- call
- carol
- chant
- chatter
- chirp
- cluck
- coo
- croak
- croon
- crow
- cry
- drawl
- drone
- gabble
- gibber
- groan
- growl
- grumble
- grunt
- hiss
- holler
- hoot
- howl
- jabber
- lilt
- lisp
- moan
- mumble
- murmur
- mutter
- purr
- rage
- rasp
- roar
- rumble
- scream
- screech
- shout
- shriek
- sing
- snap
- snarl
- snuffle
- splutter
- squall
- squawk
- squeak
- squeal
- stammer
- stutter
- thunder
- tisk
- trill
- trumpet
- wail
- warble
- wheeze
- whimper
- whine
- whisper
- whistle
- whoop
- yammer
- yap
- yell
- yelp
- yodel
37.4. Verbs Of Instrument Of Communication
- cable
- fax
- modem
- netmail
- phone
- radio
- relay
- satellite
- semaphore
- sign
- signal
- telecast
- telegraph
- telephone
- telex
- wire
- wireless
37.5. Talk Verbs
- speak
- talk
37.6. Chitchat Verbs
- argue
- chat
- chatter
- chitchat
- confer
- converse
- gab
- gossip
- rap
- schmooze
- yak
37.7. Say Verbs
- announce
- articulate
- blab
- blurt
- claim
- confess
- confide
- convey
- declare
- mention
- note
- observe
- proclaim
- propose
- recount
- reiterate
- relate
- remark
- repeat
- report
- reveal
- say
- state
- suggest
37.8. Complain Verbs
- boast
- brag
- complain
- crab
- gripe
- grouch
- grouse
- grumble
- kvetch
- object
37.9. Advise Verbs
- admonish
- advise
- alert
- caution
- counsel
- instruct
- warn
38. Verbs Of Sounds Made By Animals
- baa
- bark
- bay
- bellow
- blat
- bleat
- bray
- buzz
- cackle
- call
- caw
- chatter
- cheep
- chirp
- chirrup
- chitter
- cluck
- coo
- croak
- crow
- cuckoo
- drone
- gobble
- growl
- grunt
- hee-haw
- hiss
- honk
- hoot
- howl
- low
- meow
- mew
- moo
- neigh
- oink
- peep
- pipe
- purr
- quack
- roar
- scrawk
- scream
- screech
- sing
- snap
- snarl
- snort
- snuffle
- squawk
- squeak
- squeal
- stridulate
- trill
- tweet
- wail
- warble
- whimper
- whinny
- whistle
- woof
- yap
- yell
- yelp
- yip
- yowl
39. Verbs Of Ingesting
39.1. Eat Verbs
- drink
- eat
39.2. Chew Verbs
- chew
- chomp
- crunch
- gnaw
- lick
- munch
- nibble
- peck
- pick
- sip
- slurp
- suck
39.3. Gobble Verbs
- bolt
- gobble
- gulp
- guzzle
- quaff
- swallow
- swig
- wolf
39.4. Devour Verbs
- consume
- devour
- imbibe
- ingest
- swill
39.5. Dine Verbs
- banquet
- breakfast
- brunch
- dine
- feast
- graze
- lunch
- luncheon
- nosh
- picnic
- snack
- sup
39.6. Gorge Verbs
- exist
- feed
- flourish
- gorge
- live
- prosper
- survive
- thrive
39.7. Verbs Of Feeding
- bottlefeed
- breastfeed
- feed
- forcefeed
- handfeed
- spoonfeed
40. Verbs Involving The Body
40.1. Verbs Of Bodily Processes
40.1.1. Hiccup Verbs
- belch
- blush
- burp
- flush
- hiccup
- pant
- sneeze
- sniffle
- snore
- snuffle
- swallow
- wheeze
- yawn
40.1.2. Breathe Verbs
- bleed
- breathe
- cough
- cry
- dribble
- drool
- puke
- spit
- sweat
- vomit
- weep
40.1.3. Exhale Verbs
- exhale
- inhale
- perspire
40.2. Verbs Of Nonverbal Expression
- beam
- cackle
- chortle
- chuckle
- cough
- cry
- frown
- gape
- gasp
- gawk
- giggle
- glare
- glower
- goggle
- grimace
- grin
- groan
- growl
- guffaw
- howl
- jeer
- laugh
- moan
- pout
- scowl
- sigh
- simper
- smile
- smirk
- sneeze
- snicker
- sniff
- snigger
- snivel
- snore
- snort
- sob
- titter
- weep
- whistle
- yawn
40.3. Verbs Of Gestures/Signs Involving Body Parts
40.3.1. Wink Verbs
- blink
- clap
- nod
- point
- shrug
- squint
- wag
- wave
- wink
40.3.2. Crane Verbs
- arch
- bare
- bat
- beat
- blow
- clench
- click
- close
- cock
- crane
- crook
- cross
- drum
- flap
- flash
- flex
- flick
- flutter
- fold
- gnash
- grind
- hang
- hunch
- kick
- knit
- open
- pucker
- purse
- raise
- roll
- rub
- shake
- show
- shuffle
- smack
- snap
- stamp
- stretch
- toss
- turn
- twiddle
- twitch
- wag
- waggle
- wiggle
- wring
- wrinkle
40.3.3. Curtsey Verbs
- bob
- bow
- curtsey
- genuflect
- kneel
- salaam
- salute
40.4. Snooze Verbs
- catnap
- doze
- drowse
- nap
- sleep
- slumber
- snooze
40.5. Flinch Verbs
- balk
- cower
- cringe
- flinch
- recoil
- shrink
- wince
40.6. Verbs Of Body-Internal States Of Existence
- convulse
- cower
- quake
- quiver
- shake
- shiver
- shudder
- tremble
- writhe
40.7. Suffocate Verbs
- asphyxiate
- choke
- drown
- stifle
- suffocate
40.8. Verbs Of Bodily State And Damage To The Body
40.8.1. Pain Verbs
- ache
- bother
- hurt
- itch
- pain
40.8.2. Tingle Verbs
- burn
- hum
- pound
- prickle
- pucker
- reel
- smart
- spin
- split
- sting
- swim
- throb
- tickle
- tingle
40.8.3. Hurt Verbs
- bark
- bite
- break
- bruise
- bump
- burn
- chip
- cut
- fracture
- hurt
- injure
- nick
- prick
- pull
- rupture
- scald
- scratch
- skin
- split
- sprain
- strain
- stub
- turn
- twist
40.8.4. Verbs Of Change Of Bodily State
- blanch
- faint
- sicken
- swoon
41. Verbs Of Grooming And Bodily Care
41.1. Verbs Of Caring For The Whole Body
41.1.1. Dress Verbs
- bathe
- change
- disrobe
- dress
- exercise
- preen
- primp
- shave
- shower
- strip
- undress
- wash
41.1.2. Groom Verbs
- curry
- groom
41.2. Verbs Of Caring For A Specific Body Part
41.2.1. Floss Verbs
- brush
- floss
- shave
- wash
41.2.2. Braid Verbs
- bob
- braid
- brush
- clip
- coldcream
- comb
- condition
- crimp
- crop
- curl
- cut
- dye
- file
- henna
- lather
- manicure
- part
- perm
- plait
- pluck
- powder
- rinse
- rouge
- set
- shampoo
- soap
- talc
- tease
- towel
- trim
- wave
41.3. Verbs Of Dressing
41.3.1. Simple Verbs Of Dressing
- doff
- don
- wear
41.3.2. Verbs Of Dressing Well
- doll
- dress
- spruce
- tog
41.3.3. Verbs Of Being Dressed
- attire
- clad
- garb
- robe
42. Verbs Of Killing
42.1. Murder Verbs
- assassinate
- butcher
- dispatch
- eliminate
- execute
- immolate
- kill
- liquidate
- massacre
- murder
- slaughter
- slay
42.2. Poison Verbs
- asphyxiate
- crucify
- drown
- electrocute
- garrotte
- hang
- knife
- poison
- shoot
- smother
- stab
- strangle
- suffocate
43. Verbs Of Emission
43.1. Verbs Of Light Emission
- beam
- blaze
- blink
- burn
- flame
- flare
- flash
- flicker
- glare
- gleam
- glimmer
- glint
- glisten
- glitter
- glow
- incandesce
- scintillate
- shimmer
- shine
- sparkle
- twinkle
43.2. Verbs Of Sound Emission
- babble
- bang
- beat
- beep
- bellow
- blare
- blast
- blat
- boom
- bubble
- burble
- burr
- buzz
- chatter
- chime
- chink
- chir
- chitter
- chug
- clack
- clang
- clank
- clap
- clash
- clatter
- click
- cling
- clink
- clomp
- clump
- clunk
- crack
- crackle
- crash
- creak
- crepitate
- crunch
- cry
- ding
- dong
- explode
- fizz
- fizzle
- groan
- growl
- gurgle
- hiss
- hoot
- howl
- hum
- jangle
- jingle
- knell
- knock
- lilt
- moan
- murmur
- patter
- peal
- ping
- pink
- pipe
- plink
- plonk
- plop
- plunk
- pop
- purr
- putter
- rap
- rasp
- rattle
- ring
- roar
- roll
- rumble
- rustle
- scream
- screech
- shriek
- shrill
- sing
- sizzle
- snap
- splash
- splutter
- sputter
- squawk
- squeak
- squeal
- squelch
- strike
- swish
- swoosh
- thrum
- thud
- thump
- thunder
- thunk
- tick
- ting
- tinkle
- toll
- toot
- tootle
- trill
- trumpet
- twang
- ululate
- vroom
- wail
- wheeze
- whine
- whir
- whish
- whistle
- whoosh
- whump
- zing
43.3. Verbs Of Smell Emission
- reek
- smell
- stink
43.4. Verbs Of Substance Emission
- belch
- bleed
- bubble
- dribble
- drip
- drool
- emanate
- exude
- foam
- gush
- leak
- ooze
- pour
- puff
- radiate
- seep
- shed
- slop
- spew
- spill
- spout
- sprout
- spurt
- squirt
- steam
- stream
- sweat
44. Destroy Verbs
- annihilate
- blitz
- decimate
- demolish
- destroy
- devastate
- exterminate
- extirpate
- obliterate
- ravage
- raze
- ruin
- waste
- wreck
45. Verbs Of Change Of State
45.1. Break Verbs
- break
- chip
- crack
- crash
- crush
- fracture
- rip
- shatter
- smash
- snap
- splinter
- split
- tear
45.2. Bend Verbs
- bend
- crease
- crinkle
- crumple
- fold
- rumple
- wrinkle
45.3. Cooking Verbs
- French fry
- bake
- barbecue
- blanch
- boil
- braise
- broil
- brown
- charbroil
- charcoal-broil
- coddle
- cook
- crisp
- deep-fry
- fry
- grill
- hardboil
- heat
- microwave
- oven-fry
- oven-poach
- overcook
- pan-broil
- pan-fry
- parboil
- parch
- percolate
- perk
- plank
- poach
- pot-roast
- rissole
- roast
- sauté
- scald
- scallop
- shirr
- simmer
- softboil
- steam
- steam-bake
- stew
- stir-fry
- toast
45.4. Other Alternating Verbs Of Change Of State
- abate
- accelerate
- acetify
- acidify
- advance
- age
- agglomerate
- air
- alkalify
- alter
- ameliorate
- americanize
- atrophy
- attenuate
- awake
- awaken
- balance
- blacken
- blast
- blunt
- blur
- brighten
- broaden
- brown
- burn
- burst
- calcify
- capsize
- caramelize
- carbonify
- carbonize
- change
- char
- cheapen
- chill
- clean
- clear
- clog
- close
- coagulate
- coarsen
- collapse
- collect
- compress
- condense
- contract
- cool
- corrode
- crimson
- crisp
- crumble
- crystallize
- dampen
- darken
- de-escalate
- decelerate
- decentralize
- decompose
- decrease
- deepen
- deflate
- defrost
- degenerate
- degrade
- dehumidify
- demagnetize
- democratize
- depressurize
- desiccate
- destabilize
- deteriorate
- detonate
- dim
- diminish
- dirty
- disintegrate
- dissipate
- dissolve
- distend
- divide
- double
- drain
- dry
- dull
- ease
- empty
- emulsify
- energize
- enlarge
- equalize
- evaporate
- even
- expand
- explode
- fade
- fatten
- federate
- fill
- firm
- flatten
- flood
- fossilize
- fray
- freeze
- freshen
- frost
- fructify
- fuse
- gasify
- gelatinize
- gladden
- glutenize
- granulate
- gray
- green
- grow
- halt
- harden
- harmonize
- hasten
- heal
- heat
- heighten
- humidify
- hush
- hybridize
- ignite
- improve
- increase
- incubate
- inflate
- intensify
- iodize
- ionize
- kindle
- lengthen
- lessen
- level
- levitate
- light
- lighten
- lignify
- liquefy
- loop
- loose
- loosen
- macerate
- magnetize
- magnify
- mature
- mellow
- melt
- moisten
- muddy
- multiply
- narrow
- neaten
- neutralize
- nitrify
- open
- operate
- ossify
- overturn
- oxidize
- pale
- petrify
- polarize
- pop
- proliferate
- propagate
- pulverize
- purify
- purple
- putrefy
- quadruple
- quicken
- quiet
- quieten
- redden
- regularize
- rekindle
- reopen
- reproduce
- ripen
- roughen
- round
- rupture
- scorch
- sear
- sharpen
- short
- short-circuit
- shorten
- shrink
- shrivel
- shut
- sicken
- silicify
- silver
- singe
- sink
- slack
- slacken
- slim
- slow
- smarten
- smooth
- soak
- sober
- soften
- solidify
- sour
- splay
- sprout
- stabilize
- steady
- steep
- steepen
- stiffen
- straighten
- stratify
- strengthen
- stretch
- submerge
- subside
- sweeten
- tame
- tan
- taper
- tauten
- tense
- thaw
- thicken
- thin
- tighten
- tilt
- tire
- topple
- toughen
- triple
- ulcerate
- unfold
- unionize
- vaporize
- vary
- vibrate
- vitrify
- volatilize
- waken
- warm
- warp
- weaken
- westernize
- whiten
- widen
- worsen
- yellow
45.5. Verbs Of Entity-Specific Change Of State
- blister
- bloom
- blossom
- burn
- corrode
- decay
- deteriorate
- erode
- ferment
- flower
- germinate
- molder
- molt
- rot
- rust
- sprout
- stagnate
- swell
- tarnish
- wilt
- wither
45.6. Verbs Of Calibratable Changes Of State
- appreciate
- balloon
- climb
- decline
- decrease
- depreciate
- differ
- diminish
- drop
- fall
- fluctuate
- gain
- grow
- increase
- jump
- mushroom
- plummet
- plunge
- rise
- rocket
- skyrocket
- soar
- surge
- tumble
- vary
46. Lodge Verbs
- bivouac
- board
- camp
- dwell
- live
- lodge
- reside
- settle
- shelter
- stay
- stop
47. Verbs Of Existence
47.1. Exist Verbs
- coexist
- correspond
- depend
- dwell
- endure
- exist
- extend
- flourish
- languish
- linger
- live
- loom
- lurk
- overspread
- persist
- predominate
- prevail
- prosper
- remain
- reside
- shelter
- stay
- survive
- thrive
- tower
- wait
47.2. Verbs Of Entity-Specific Modes Of Being
- billow
- bloom
- blossom
- blow
- breathe
- bristle
- bulge
- burn
- cascade
- corrode
- decay
- decompose
- effervesce
- erode
- ferment
- fester
- fizz
- flow
- flower
- foam
- froth
- germinate
- grow
- molt
- propagate
- rage
- ripple
- roil
- rot
- rust
- seethe
- smoke
- smolder
- spread
- sprout
- stagnate
- stream
- sweep
- tarnish
- trickle
- wilt
- wither
47.3. Verbs Of Modes Of Being Involving Motion
- bob
- bow
- creep
- dance
- drift
- eddy
- flap
- float
- flutter
- hover
- jiggle
- joggle
- oscillate
- pulsate
- quake
- quiver
- revolve
- rock
- rotate
- shake
- stir
- sway
- swirl
- teeter
- throb
- totter
- tremble
- undulate
- vibrate
- waft
- wave
- waver
- wiggle
- wobble
- writhe
47.4. Verbs Of Sound Existence
- din
- echo
- resonate
- resound
- reverberate
- sound
47.5. Verbs Of Group Existence
47.5.1. Swarm Verbs
- abound
- bustle
- crawl
- creep
- hop
- run
- swarm
- swim
- teem
- throng
47.5.2. Herd Verbs
- accumulate
- aggregate
- amass
- assemble
- cluster
- collect
- congregate
- convene
- flock
- gather
- group
- herd
- huddle
- mass
47.5.3. Bulge Verbs
- bristle
- bulge
- seethe
47.6. Verbs Of Spatial Configuration
- balance
- bend
- bow
- crouch
- dangle
- flop
- fly
- hang
- hover
- jut
- kneel
- lean
- lie
- loll
- loom
- lounge
- nestle
- open
- perch
- plop
- project
- protrude
- recline
- rest
- rise
- roost
- sag
- sit
- slope
- slouch
- slump
- sprawl
- squat
- stand
- stoop
- straddle
- swing
- tilt
- tower
47.7. Meander Verbs
- cascade
- climb
- crawl
- cut
- drop
- go
- meander
- plunge
- run
- straggle
- stretch
- sweep
- tumble
- turn
- twist
- wander
- weave
- wind
47.8. Verbs Of Contiguous Location
- abut
- adjoin
- blanket
- border
- bound
- bracket
- bridge
- cap
- contain
- cover
- cross
- dominate
- edge
- encircle
- enclose
- fence
- fill
- flank
- follow
- frame
- head
- hit
- hug
- intersect
- line
- meet
- miss
- overhang
- precede
- rim
- ring
- skirt
- span
- straddle
- support
- surmount
- surround
- top
- touch
- underlie
48. Verbs Of Appearance, Disappearance, And Occurrence
48.1. Verbs Of Appearance
48.1.1. Appear Verbs
- appear
- arise
- awake
- awaken
- break
- burst
- come
- dawn
- derive
- develop
- emanate
- emerge
- erupt
- evolve
- exude
- flow
- form
- grow
- gush
- issue
- materialize
- open
- plop
- pop up
- result
- rise
- show up
- spill
- spread
- steal
- stem
- stream
- supervene
- surge
- turn up
- wax
48.1.2. Reflexive Verbs Of Appearance
- assert
- declare
- define
- express
- form
- intrude
- manifest
- offer
- pose
- present
- proffer
- recommend
- shape
- show
- suggest
48.2. Verbs Of Disappearance
- die
- disappear
- expire
- lapse
- perish
- vanish
48.3. Verbs Of Occurrence
- ensue
- eventuate
- happen
- occur
- recur
- transpire
49. Verbs Of Body-Internal Motion
- buck
- fidget
- flap
- gyrate
- kick
- rock
- squirm
- sway
- teeter
- totter
- twitch
- waggle
- wiggle
- wobble
- wriggle
50. Verbs Of Assuming A Position
- bend
- bow
- crouch
- flop
- hang
- kneel
- lean
- lie
- perch
- plop
- rise
- sit
- slouch
- slump
- sprawl
- squat
- stand
- stoop
- straddle
51. Verbs Of Motion
51.1. Verbs Of Inherently Directed Motion
- advance
- arrive
- ascend
- climb
- come
- cross
- depart
- descend
- enter
- escape
- exit
- fall
- flee
- go
- leave
- plunge
- recede
- return
- rise
- tumble
51.2. Leave Verbs
- abandon
- desert
- leave
51.3. Manner Of Motion Verbs
51.3.1. Roll Verbs
- bounce
- coil
- drift
- drop
- float
- glide
- move
- revolve
- roll
- rotate
- slide
- spin
- swing
- turn
- twirl
- twist
- whirl
- wind
51.3.2. Run Verbs
- amble
- backpack
- bolt
- bounce
- bound
- bowl
- canter
- carom
- cavort
- charge
- clamber
- climb
- clump
- coast
- crawl
- creep
- dart
- dash
- dodder
- drift
- file
- flit
- float
- fly
- frolic
- gallop
- gambol
- glide
- goosestep
- hasten
- hike
- hobble
- hop
- hurry
- hurtle
- inch
- jog
- journey
- jump
- leap
- limp
- lollop
- lope
- lumber
- lurch
- march
- meander
- mince
- mosey
- nip
- pad
- parade
- perambulate
- plod
- prance
- promenade
- prowl
- race
- ramble
- roam
- roll
- romp
- rove
- run
- rush
- sashay
- saunter
- scamper
- scoot
- scram
- scramble
- scud
- scurry
- scutter
- scuttle
- shamble
- shuffle
- sidle
- skedaddle
- skip
- skitter
- skulk
- sleepwalk
- slide
- slink
- slither
- slog
- slouch
- sneak
- somersault
- speed
- stagger
- stomp
- stray
- streak
- stride
- stroll
- strut
- stumble
- stump
- swagger
- sweep
- swim
- tack
- tear
- tiptoe
- toddle
- totter
- traipse
- tramp
- travel
- trek
- troop
- trot
- trudge
- trundle
- vault
- waddle
- wade
- walk
- wander
- whiz
- zigzag
- zoom
51.4. Verbs Of Motion Using A Vehicle
51.4.1. Verbs That Are Vehicle Names
- balloon
- bicycle
- bike
- boat
- bobsled
- bus
- cab
- canoe
- caravan
- chariot
- coach
- cycle
- dogsled
- ferry
- gondola
- helicopter
- jeep
- jet
- kayak
- moped
- motor
- motorbike
- motorcycle
- parachute
- punt
- raft
- rickshaw
- rocket
- skate
- skateboard
- ski
- sled
- sledge
- sleigh
- taxi
- toboggan
- tram
- trolley
- yacht
51.4.2. Verbs That Are Not Vehicle Names
- cruise
- drive
- fly
- oar
- paddle
- pedal
- ride
- row
- sail
- tack
51.5. Waltz Verbs
- boogie
- bop
- cancan
- clog
- conga
- dance
- foxtrot
- jig
- jitterbug
- jive
- pirouette
- polka
- quickstep
- rumba
- samba
- shuffle
- squaredance
- tango
- tapdance
- waltz
51.6. Chase Verbs
- chase
- follow
- pursue
- shadow
- tail
- track
- trail
51.7. Accompany Verbs
- accompany
- conduct
- escort
- guide
- lead
- shepherd
52. Avoid Verbs
- avoid
- boycott
- dodge
- duck
- elude
- evade
- shun
- sidestep
53. Verbs Of Lingering And Rushing
53.1. Verbs Of Lingering
- dally
- dawdle
- delay
- dither
- hesitate
- linger
- loiter
- tarry
53.2. Verbs Of Rushing
- hasten
- hurry
- rush
54. Measure Verbs
54.1. Register Verbs
- measure
- read
- register
- total
- weigh
54.2. Cost Verbs
- carry
- cost
- last
- take
54.3. Fit Verbs
- carry
- contain
- feed
- fit
- hold
- house
- seat
- serve
- sleep
- store
- take
- use
54.4. Price Verbs
- appraise
- assess
- estimate
- fix
- peg
- price
- rate
- value
54.5. Bill Verbs
- bet
- bill
- charge
- fine
- mulct
- overcharge
- save
- spare
- tax
- tip
- undercharge
- wager
55. Aspectual Verbs
55.1. Begin Verbs
- begin
- cease
- commence
- continue
- end
- finish
- halt
- keep
- proceed
- repeat
- resume
- start
- stop
- terminate
55.2. Complete Verbs
- complete
- discontinue
- initiate
- quit
56. Weekend Verbs
- December
- holiday
- honeymoon
- overnight
- sojourn
- summer
- vacation
- weekend
- winter
57. Weather Verbs
- blow
- clear
- drizzle
- fog
- freeze
- gust
- hail
- howl
- lightning
- mist
- mizzle
- pelt
- pour
- precipitate
- rain
- roar
- shower
- sleet
- snow
- spit
- spot
- sprinkle
- storm
- swelter
- teem
- thaw
- thunder