What Is a Regular Verb?

Accept: To receive something willingly.

Achieve: To successfully complete or reach a goal.

Add: To put something together with another thing.

Admit: To confess or acknowledge something.

Allow: To permit something to happen.

Appear: To become visible.

Approach: To come near to something.

Argue: To discuss or debate a point.

Arrange: To put things in a specific order.

Arrive: To reach a destination.

Ask: To inquire or request information.

Attach: To fasten or join one thing to another.

Attack: To take aggressive action against.

Attempt: To make an effort to achieve something.

Attend: To be present at an event or place.

Attract: To draw attention or interest.

Avoid: To keep away from something.

Bake: To cook food by dry heat, typically in an oven.

Balance: To make something steady or equal.

Bathe: To wash oneself or someone else.

Beam: To smile radiantly.

Behave: To act in a particular way.

Belong: To be the property of someone.

Blink: To close and open the eyes quickly.

Boil: To heat a liquid until it bubbles.

Borrow: To take something temporarily with the intention of returning it.

Bounce: To spring back after hitting a surface.

Brake: To slow down or stop a vehicle.

Brush: To clean or tidy something using a brush.

Burn: To produce flames and heat.

Bury: To put something into the ground and cover it.

Call: To use a phone to speak to someone.

Camp: To stay in a tent or temporary shelter outdoors.

Carry: To hold and move something.

Carve: To cut something into a shape.

Chase: To run after someone or something.

Check: To examine something to ensure it is correct.

Chew: To bite and grind food with teeth.

Clap: To strike the hands together to make a sound.

Clean: To remove dirt from something.

Climb: To go up or ascend.

Close: To shut something.

Collect: To gather things together.

Color: To add color to something.

Comb: To untangle or arrange hair.

Communicate: To share or exchange information.

Compare: To examine the similarities and differences.

Complain: To express dissatisfaction.

Complete: To finish something.

Confess: To admit something.

Confuse: To make someone unable to think clearly.

Consider: To think carefully about something.

Construct: To build something.

Continue: To keep going.

Cook: To prepare food by heating it.

Copy: To make a duplicate of something.

Correct: To make something accurate.

Count: To determine the total number.

Cover: To place something over another thing.

Crash: To collide with something.

Crawl: To move on hands and knees.

Cross: To go from one side to the other.

Crush: To press something so hard that it breaks.

Cry: To shed tears.

Cuddle: To hold someone close in one's arms.

Curl: To form into a curved shape.

Curve: To bend something.

Cycle: To ride a bicycle.

Dance: To move rhythmically to music.

Decide: To make a choice.

Deliver: To bring something to someone.

Depend: To rely on something or someone.

Describe: To give details about something.

Design: To create a plan or drawing.

Destroy: To ruin or put an end to something.

Detect: To discover or identify something.

Develop: To grow or improve something.

Discover: To find something new.

Divide: To separate into parts.

Doubt: To feel uncertain about something.

Drag: To pull something along the ground.

Dress: To put clothes on.

Drift: To be carried slowly by a current.

Drop: To let something fall.

Dry: To remove moisture from something.

Dust: To remove dust from something.

Earn: To receive money for work done.

Educate: To teach or instruct.

Enjoy: To take pleasure in something.

Enter: To come or go into a place.

Entertain: To amuse or interest people.

Escape: To break free from confinement.

Examine: To inspect closely.

Excuse: To forgive or justify.

Exercise: To engage in physical activity.

Exist: To have being or live.

Expand: To increase in size.

Expect: To anticipate something.

Explain: To make something clear.

Explore: To travel through an unfamiliar area.

Extend: To make something longer.

Face: To confront or deal with.

Fade: To gradually become less bright.

Fail: To not succeed.

Fasten: To secure something.

Fear: To be afraid of something.

Fill: To make something full.

Film: To record a video.

Fire: To shoot a weapon or dismiss someone.

Fix: To repair something.

Flap: To move up and down or back and forth.

Flash: To shine brightly for a moment.

Float: To rest on the surface of a liquid.

Flood: To overflow with water.

Flow: To move smoothly.

Flower: To produce flowers.

Fold: To bend something over on itself.

Follow: To go after or come after.

Fool: To trick someone.

Form: To shape something.

Found: To establish or set up.

Frame: To enclose in a border.

Fry: To cook in hot oil.

Gather: To collect together.

Glow: To shine with a steady light.

Glue: To stick things together with glue.

Grab: To seize suddenly.

Grate: To shred into small pieces.

Greet: To welcome someone.

Grin: To smile broadly.

Grip: To hold tightly.

Guide: To show the way.

Hammer: To hit with a hammer.

Hand: To pass something to someone.

Handle: To manage or deal with something.

Hang: To suspend something.

Happen: To occur.

Harm: To cause damage or injury.

Heal: To make or become healthy again.

Heap: To pile things up.

Heat: To make something warm.

Help: To assist someone.

Hook: To fasten with a hook.

Hope: To desire something to happen.

Hunt: To chase animals for food or sport.

Hurry: To move or act quickly.

Identify: To recognize or name someone or something.

Imagine: To form a mental picture.

Improve: To make something better.

Include: To contain as part of something.

Increase: To make something larger.

Influence: To have an effect on something.

Inform: To give information.

Inject: To introduce something into the body with a needle.

Injure: To cause physical harm.

Instruct: To teach or direct.

Intend: To have a purpose or plan.

Interest: To attract attention.

Interrupt: To stop the progress of something.

Introduce: To make someone known.

Invent: To create something new.

Invite: To ask someone to come.

Irritate: To annoy someone.

Itch: To have an uncomfortable sensation on the skin.

Jail: To imprison someone.

Join: To connect or fasten things together.

Joke: To say something amusing.

Judge: To form an opinion about something.

Juggle: To keep several objects in motion in the air.

Jump: To push oneself off the ground.

Kick: To hit something with the foot.

Kill: To cause the death of someone or something.

Kiss: To touch with the lips as a sign of love.

Kneel: To rest on one's knees.

Knit: To make fabric by interlocking loops of yarn.

Knock: To strike a surface to make a noise.

Knot: To tie with a knot.

Label: To attach a tag or description.

Land: To come down onto the ground.

Last: To continue for a period of time.

Laugh: To make sounds of amusement.

Learn: To acquire knowledge.

Level: To make something even.

License: To grant permission.

Lift: To raise something.

Lighten: To make something lighter.

Like: To find something pleasant.

List: To write a series of items.

Listen: To pay attention to sound.

Live: To be alive.

Load: To put something into a container or vehicle.

Lock: To fasten with a key.

Long: To desire something.

Look: To direct one's gaze.

Love: To have deep affection for someone or something.

Manage: To control or be in charge of something.

Mark: To make a visible impression.

Mate: To pair for breeding.

Matter: To be of importance.

Measure: To determine the size of something.

Meddle: To interfere in something.

Melt: To change from solid to liquid.

Mention: To refer to something briefly.

Milk: To extract milk from an animal.

Mine: To extract minerals from the earth.

Miss: To fail to hit, reach, or notice something.

Mix: To combine two or more substances.

Moan: To make a long, low sound of pain or discomfort.

Mourn: To feel sorrow for the death of someone.

Move: To change position.

Mow: To cut down grass.

Nail: To fasten with a nail.

Name: To give a title to someone or something.

Need: To require something.

Notice: To become aware of something.

Number: To count or assign a number.

Obey: To follow orders or instructions.

Observe: To watch carefully.

Obtain: To get something.

Offer: To present something for acceptance.

Open: To move something to allow access.

Order: To arrange or command something.

Overflow: To spill over the edge.

Pack: To put things into a container.

Paint: To cover a surface with color.

Park: To place a vehicle in a designated spot.

Part: To separate from something.

Pass: To move past something.

Pat: To touch lightly with the hand.

Pause: To stop briefly.

Peal: To ring loudly.

Peck: To strike with a beak.

Pedal: To move a bicycle by pushing the pedals.

Peel: To remove the outer layer.

Perform: To carry out a task or action.

Permit: To allow something.

Phone: To call someone on the phone.

Pick: To choose or select something.

Pile: To stack things together.

Place: To put something in a particular position.

Plan: To arrange in advance.

Plant: To put a seed or plant in the ground.

Play: To engage in a game or activity.

Plow: To turn over soil with a plow.

Plug: To block or fill a hole.

Point: To direct attention to something.

Polish: To make something shiny by rubbing.

Pop: To make a small explosive sound.

Possess: To have something as one's own.

Post: To send something by mail.

Pour: To flow in a steady stream.

Practice: To do something repeatedly to improve.

Praise: To express admiration for someone or something.

Pray: To address a deity with adoration or supplication.

Preach: To deliver a sermon or religious message.

Predict: To say what will happen in the future.

Prefer: To like one thing more than another.

Prepare: To make ready.

Pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not.

Print: To produce text or images on paper.

Produce: To create or manufacture something.

Program: To write computer code.

Promise: To assure someone that something will happen.

Protect: To keep safe from harm.

Provide: To supply with what is needed.

Pull: To exert force to move something towards oneself.

Pump: To move liquid or gas with a pump.

Punch: To hit with a closed fist.

Punish: To inflict a penalty for an offense.

Purchase: To buy something.

Push: To exert force to move something away.

Question: To ask for information.

Queue: To form a line.

Race: To compete to be the fastest.

Raise: To lift something to a higher position.

Reach: To stretch out to touch or take something.

Realize: To become aware of something.

Receive: To get something.

Recognize: To identify someone or something.

Record: To make a copy of sound or images.

Reduce: To make something smaller.

Reflect: To throw back light or heat.

Refuse: To decline to accept something.

Regret: To feel sorrow for something.

Reign: To rule as a monarch.

Rejoice: To feel joy.

Relax: To rest or become less tense.

Release: To set free.

Rely: To depend on something.

Remember: To recall something from memory.

Remind: To cause someone to remember something.

Remove: To take something away.

Repair: To fix something.

Repeat: To say or do something again.

Replace: To take the place of something.

Reply: To answer.

Report: To give an account of something.

Reproduce: To make a copy of something.

Request: To ask for something.

Rescue: To save from danger.

Retire: To stop working.

Return: To go back to a place.

Rub: To move something back and forth on a surface.

Rule: To govern or control.

Run: To move quickly on foot.

Rush: To move with urgent haste.

Sail: To travel on water in a ship.

Satisfy: To fulfill a desire or need.

Save: To rescue from danger or harm.

Scare: To frighten someone.

Scatter: To throw in various directions.

Scrape: To remove by rubbing with a sharp object.

Scratch: To cut or damage a surface with a sharp object.

Scream: To make a loud, high-pitched sound.

Seal: To close something tightly.

Search: To look for something.

Separate: To divide into parts.

Serve: To perform duties or services for someone.

Settle: To resolve a dispute or reach an agreement.

Shade: To protect from light.

Share: To give a portion of something to others.

Shave: To remove hair with a razor.

Shelter: To provide protection.

Shock: To cause surprise or upset.

Shop: To visit stores to buy things.

Shout: To yell loudly.

Shrug: To raise and lower the shoulders.

Sigh: To exhale audibly to express emotion.

Sign: To write one's name.

Signal: To communicate with a gesture or sign.

Sing: To produce musical sounds with the voice.

Sip: To drink in small quantities.

Ski: To move on snow with skis.

Skip: To move in a light, springy manner.

Slam: To close something with force.

Sleep: To rest with closed eyes.

Slip: To slide unintentionally.

Slow: To reduce speed.

Smell: To perceive a scent.

Smile: To make a pleased expression.

Smoke: To inhale and exhale the smoke of tobacco.

Snatch: To seize quickly.

Sneeze: To expel air from the nose and mouth.

Sniff: To inhale through the nose.

Snow: To fall as snow.

Soak: To immerse in liquid.

Solve: To find an answer to a problem.

Spare: To give something as an extra.

Spark: To emit sparks of fire or electricity.

Spill: To cause liquid to flow over the edge.

Spoil: To ruin or decay.

Spray: To send out liquid in tiny drops.

Sprinkle: To scatter drops or particles.

Spy: To watch secretly.

Squeeze: To press firmly.

Stain: To leave a mark on something.

Stamp: To imprint a pattern or mark.

Stand: To be in an upright position.

Start: To begin.

Stay: To remain in one place.

Steer: To guide or direct.

Step: To move by lifting the foot.

Stick: To attach with an adhesive.

Stir: To mix with a circular motion.

Stitch: To sew with a needle and thread.

Stop: To cease movement.

Strengthen: To make stronger.

Stretch: To extend or reach out.

Strip: To remove the covering from something.

Stroke: To gently move one's hand over something.

Stuff: To fill with material.

Succeed: To achieve a goal.

Suffer: To experience pain or distress.

Suggest: To propose an idea.

Supply: To provide with necessary items.

Support: To give assistance.

Suppose: To assume something.

Surprise: To cause astonishment.

Surround: To enclose on all sides.

Suspect: To believe something without proof.

Suspend: To hang something.

Switch: To change the position of something.

Talk: To speak.

Tap: To strike lightly.

Taste: To perceive the flavor of something.

Teach: To instruct.

Tease: To make fun of someone.

Telephone: To call someone using a phone.

Tell: To communicate information.

Tend: To take care of something.

Test: To assess the quality of something.

Thank: To express gratitude.

Thaw: To melt something frozen.

Tick: To make a small, sharp sound.

Tie: To fasten with a knot.

Time: To measure the duration of something.

Tip: To give a small sum of money for a service.

Tire: To become weary.

Touch: To make physical contact.

Trace: To follow the outline of something.

Trade: To exchange goods or services.

Train: To teach skills or behavior.

Transport: To carry from one place to another.

Travel: To go from one place to another.

Treat: To handle or deal with something.

Trick: To deceive.

Trip: To stumble or fall.

Trouble: To cause problems.

Trust: To believe in someone's reliability.

Try: To attempt to do something.

Tug: To pull with force.

Tumble: To fall down.

Turn: To move in a circular direction.

Twist: To rotate.

Type: To write with a keyboard.

Underline: To draw a line under text.

Understand: To comprehend something.

Undress: To remove clothes.

Unfasten: To undo something.

Unite: To come together.

Unlock: To open with a key.

Unpack: To remove items from a container.

Untidy: To make a mess.

Use: To employ for a purpose.

Vanish: To disappear.

Visit: To go and see someone.

Voice: To express in words.

Volunteer: To offer to do something.

Wait: To stay until something happens.

Walk: To move on foot.

Wander: To move aimlessly.

Want: To desire something.

Warm: To make or become warm.

Warn: To inform of danger.

Wash: To clean with water.

Waste: To use carelessly.

Watch: To look at attentively.

Water: To pour water on plants.

Wave: To move the hand to greet.

Wear: To have on one's body.

Weigh: To measure weight.

Welcome: To greet hospitably.

Whine: To complain with a high-pitched voice.

Whip: To beat with a whip.

Whirl: To spin rapidly.

Whisper: To speak softly.

Whistle: To make a sound by blowing air.

Wink: To close and open one eye quickly.

Wipe: To clean by rubbing.

Wish: To want something to happen.

Wonder: To feel curiosity.

Work: To perform tasks.

Worry: To feel anxious.

Wrap: To cover with material.

Wreck: To destroy something.

Wriggle: To move with twisting motions.

Yawn: To open the mouth wide and inhale deeply.

Yell: To shout loudly.

Zip: To fasten with a zipper.

Zoom: To move quickly.