This article is titled “Full and complete English verb list”. In total we have listed 1431 English verbs in this table. Does that make it the most full and complete list in the world? Hopefully not! And hopefully you will contribute to expanding this verb list should there be any English verbs missing.
The English language has a lot of verbs, and it has the ability to create new verbs and borrow from other languages. This contributes to a large verb lexicon. However, the overall number of verbs in English is comparable to other languages in the world. What makes English particularly notable is its flexibility in verb creation and the extensive use of phrasal verbs, which adds to the richness of the language.
Underneath you will find a full list of English verbs. Use the search box to filter the ones you are looking for. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have a verb missing. This way we might really be the ones having the complete and full list!
English verb list
| English verb |
|---|
| Abandon |
| Abase |
| Abate |
| Abide |
| Abolish |
| Absorb |
| Abstain |
| Abuse |
| Accelerate |
| Accept |
| Acclaim |
| Accommodate |
| Accompany |
| Accomplish |
| Accumulate |
| Accuse |
| Achieve |
| Acknowledge |
| Acquire |
| Adapt |
| Add |
| Address |
| Adhere |
| Adjust |
| Admire |
| Admit |
| Adopt |
| Adore |
| Advance |
| Advise |
| Advocate |
| Affect |
| Affirm |
| Afford |
| Age |
| Agree |
| Aid |
| Aim |
| Alert |
| Alienate |
| Alight |
| Align |
| Allocate |
| Allow |
| Alter |
| Amaze |
| Amend |
| Amuse |
| Analyze |
| Anchor |
| Announce |
| Annoy |
| Answer |
| Anticipate |
| Apologize |
| Appeal |
| Appear |
| Apply |
| Appoint |
| Appreciate |
| Approach |
| Approve |
| Argue |
| Arise |
| Arrange |
| Arrest |
| Arrive |
| Articulate |
| Ascend |
| Ask |
| Aspire |
| Assemble |
| Assert |
| Assess |
| Assign |
| Assist |
| Associate |
| Assume |
| Assure |
| Astonish |
| Atone |
| Attach |
| Attack |
| Attain |
| Attempt |
| Attend |
| Attract |
| Attribute |
| Auction |
| Authorize |
| Avoid |
| Awake |
| Award |
| Back |
| Bake |
| Balance |
| Ban |
| Bang |
| Banish |
| Bar |
| Bare |
| Bargain |
| Bark |
| Barren |
| Base |
| Bash |
| Bat |
| Bathe |
| Battle |
| Be |
| Bear |
| Beat |
| Become |
| Beg |
| Begin |
| Behave |
| Behold |
| Believe |
| Belong |
| Bend |
| Besiege |
| Bestow |
| Bet |
| Betray |
| Beware |
| Bind |
| Bite |
| Blame |
| Blast |
| Bleed |
| Blend |
| Bless |
| Blind |
| Blink |
| Block |
| Blow |
| Boast |
| Boil |
| Bolster |
| Bond |
| Boost |
| Bore |
| Borrow |
| Bounce |
| Bow |
| Box |
| Brag |
| Braid |
| Brake |
| Branch |
| Brand |
| Break |
| Breathe |
| Breed |
| Brew |
| Bribe |
| Brief |
| Brighten |
| Bring |
| Broadcast |
| Broaden |
| Broil |
| Brood |
| Broom |
| Browse |
| Bruise |
| Brush |
| Buckle |
| Build |
| Bulge |
| Burn |
| Burst |
| Bury |
| Bust |
| Buy |
| Buzz |
| Calculate |
| Call |
| Calm |
| Camp |
| Cancel |
| Capture |
| Care |
| Carve |
| Cast |
| Catch |
| Cater |
| Cause |
| Cease |
| Celebrate |
| Cement |
| Center |
| Challenge |
| Change |
| Channel |
| Charge |
| Charm |
| Chase |
| Chat |
| Cheat |
| Check |
| Cheer |
| Chew |
| Chill |
| Chip |
| Choose |
| Chop |
| Claim |
| Clap |
| Clarify |
| Clash |
| Classify |
| Clean |
| Clear |
| Climb |
| Clip |
| Close |
| Cloud |
| Clutch |
| Coach |
| Coax |
| Code |
| Collapse |
| Collect |
| Collide |
| Comb |
| Combat |
| Combine |
| Come |
| Comfort |
| Command |
| Commence |
| Comment |
| Commit |
| Communicate |
| Compare |
| Compel |
| Compensate |
| Compete |
| Complain |
| Complete |
| Complicate |
| Compose |
| Comprehend |
| Compromise |
| Conceal |
| Concede |
| Conceive |
| Concentrate |
| Conceptualize |
| Concern |
| Conclude |
| Concur |
| Conduct |
| Confess |
| Confirm |
| Confiscate |
| Conform |
| Confuse |
| Connect |
| Conquer |
| Conserve |
| Consider |
| Consist |
| Console |
| Conspire |
| Construct |
| Consult |
| Consume |
| Contact |
| Contain |
| Contemplate |
| Continue |
| Contract |
| Contradict |
| Contrast |
| Contribute |
| Control |
| Convene |
| Converse |
| Convert |
| Convey |
| Convict |
| Convince |
| Cook |
| Cool |
| Cooperate |
| Coordinate |
| Copy |
| Correct |
| Correspond |
| Corrupt |
| Cost |
| Cough |
| Counsel |
| Count |
| Counter |
| Cover |
| Crack |
| Craft |
| Crash |
| Crave |
| Crawl |
| Create |
| Creep |
| Criticize |
| Cross |
| Crowd |
| Crush |
| Cry |
| Curb |
| Cure |
| Curl |
| Curse |
| Curve |
| Cut |
| Cycle |
| Dare |
| Darken |
| Deal |
| Debate |
| Decide |
| Declare |
| Decline |
| Decorate |
| Decrease |
| Dedicate |
| Deduce |
| Deem |
| Defeat |
| Defend |
| Define |
| Defy |
| Delay |
| Delegate |
| Delete |
| Deny |
| Depart |
| Depend |
| Depict |
| Deposit |
| Deprive |
| Derive |
| Descend |
| Describe |
| Desert |
| Deserve |
| Design |
| Desire |
| Destroy |
| Detach |
| Detect |
| Determine |
| Develop |
| Devise |
| Devote |
| Diagnose |
| Dictate |
| Die |
| Differ |
| Digest |
| Diminish |
| Direct |
| Disable |
| Disagree |
| Disappear |
| Disapprove |
| Disarm |
| Disassemble |
| Disband |
| Discard |
| Discern |
| Discharge |
| Discipline |
| Disclose |
| Discontinue |
| Discover |
| Discuss |
| Disguise |
| Disgust |
| Dishonor |
| Dislike |
| Dismiss |
| Disobey |
| Disown |
| Displace |
| Display |
| Displease |
| Dispose |
| Dispute |
| Disregard |
| Disrupt |
| Dissolve |
| Distance |
| Distinguish |
| Distract |
| Distribute |
| Disturb |
| Dive |
| Divide |
| Divorce |
| Do |
| Dodge |
| Dominate |
| Donate |
| Double |
| Doubt |
| Draft |
| Drag |
| Drain |
| Dramatize |
| Draw |
| Dread |
| Dream |
| Drench |
| Dress |
| Drift |
| Drill |
| Drink |
| Drive |
| Drop |
| Drown |
| Drum |
| Dry |
| Dump |
| Duplicate |
| Dust |
| Dwell |
| Earn |
| Eat |
| Educate |
| Elaborate |
| Elect |
| Elevate |
| Elicit |
| Eliminate |
| Elope |
| Embark |
| Embarrass |
| Embed |
| Embrace |
| Emerge |
| Emphasize |
| Employ |
| Empower |
| Empty |
| Enable |
| Enact |
| Enchant |
| Encode |
| Encompass |
| Encounter |
| Encourage |
| End |
| Endanger |
| Endorse |
| Endure |
| Enforce |
| Engage |
| Enhance |
| Enjoy |
| Enlarge |
| Enlighten |
| Enlist |
| Enquire |
| Ensure |
| Enter |
| Entertain |
| Enthrall |
| Entice |
| Entitle |
| Entrust |
| Envelop |
| Envision |
| Envy |
| Equal |
| Equate |
| Equip |
| Erect |
| Escape |
| Escort |
| Establish |
| Estimate |
| Evacuate |
| Evade |
| Evaluate |
| Evaporate |
| Evoke |
| Evolve |
| Exaggerate |
| Examine |
| Exceed |
| Exchange |
| Exclaim |
| Exclude |
| Excuse |
| Execute |
| Exempt |
| Exercise |
| Exhibit |
| Exhort |
| Exist |
| Exit |
| Expand |
| Expect |
| Expedite |
| Expend |
| Experience |
| Experiment |
| Explain |
| Explode |
| Exploit |
| Explore |
| Export |
| Expose |
| Express |
| Exterminate |
| Extend |
| Extract |
| Face |
| Facilitate |
| Fade |
| Fail |
| Faint |
| Fake |
| Fall |
| Fancy |
| Fantasize |
| Fascinate |
| Fasten |
| Favor |
| Fear |
| Feast |
| Feature |
| Feed |
| Feel |
| Fence |
| Fetch |
| Fight |
| File |
| Fill |
| Film |
| Filter |
| Finance |
| Find |
| Fine |
| Finish |
| Fire |
| Fish |
| Fit |
| Fix |
| Flag |
| Flame |
| Flash |
| Flee |
| Flick |
| Flip |
| Float |
| Flood |
| Flourish |
| Flow |
| Flower |
| Fly |
| Focus |
| Fold |
| Follow |
| Fool |
| Forbid |
| Force |
| Forecast |
| Foresee |
| Forget |
| Forgive |
| Fork |
| Form |
| Format |
| Formulate |
| Fortify |
| Forward |
| Foster |
| Found |
| Frame |
| Free |
| Freeze |
| Frighten |
| Fry |
| Fulfill |
| Fume |
| Function |
| Fund |
| Furnish |
| Gain |
| Gamble |
| Gather |
| Gaze |
| Generate |
| Get |
| Give |
| Glance |
| Glare |
| Glide |
| Glitter |
| Gloat |
| Glorify |
| Glue |
| Govern |
| Grab |
| Grace |
| Grade |
| Graduate |
| Grant |
| Grasp |
| Grate |
| Gratify |
| Graze |
| Grease |
| Greet |
| Grieve |
| Grill |
| Grind |
| Grin |
| Grip |
| Groan |
| Groom |
| Ground |
| Group |
| Grow |
| Guarantee |
| Guard |
| Guess |
| Guide |
| Gush |
| Gut |
| Hack |
| Hail |
| Halt |
| Hamper |
| Hand |
| Handle |
| Hang |
| Happen |
| Harass |
| Harbor |
| Harm |
| Harvest |
| Hatch |
| Hate |
| Haunt |
| Head |
| Heal |
| Heap |
| Hear |
| Heat |
| Heave |
| Help |
| Hide |
| Highlight |
| Hinder |
| Hint |
| Hire |
| Hit |
| Hold |
| Honor |
| Hook |
| Hop |
| Hope |
| Hover |
| Hug |
| Hum |
| Hunt |
| Hurry |
| Hurt |
| Hypothesize |
| Identify |
| Ignore |
| Illuminate |
| Illustrate |
| Imagine |
| Imitate |
| Immerse |
| Immobilize |
| Impact |
| Implement |
| Implicate |
| Impress |
| Imprint |
| Improve |
| Include |
| Incorporate |
| Increase |
| Indicate |
| Induce |
| Influence |
| Inform |
| Inhabit |
| Inhale |
| Inherit |
| Initiate |
| Inject |
| Injure |
| Innovate |
| Input |
| Inquire |
| Insert |
| Inspect |
| Inspire |
| Install |
| Instruct |
| Insulate |
| Insult |
| Insure |
| Integrate |
| Intend |
| Intensify |
| Interact |
| Intercept |
| Interest |
| Interfere |
| Interpret |
| Interrupt |
| Intersect |
| Intervene |
| Interview |
| Introduce |
| Invent |
| Investigate |
| Invite |
| Involve |
| Iron |
| Irritate |
| Isolate |
| Issue |
| Itch |
| Jab |
| Jail |
| Jam |
| Jerk |
| Join |
| Joke |
| Jolt |
| Judge |
| Juggle |
| Jump |
| Justify |
| Keep |
| Kick |
| Kill |
| Kindle |
| Kiss |
| Kneel |
| Knit |
| Knock |
| Knot |
| Know |
| Label |
| Labor |
| Lack |
| Laugh |
| Launch |
| Lay |
| Lead |
| Leak |
| Lean |
| Leap |
| Learn |
| Leave |
| Lecture |
| Lend |
| Lengthen |
| Let |
| Level |
| Liberate |
| License |
| Lift |
| Light |
| Lighten |
| Like |
| Linger |
| Link |
| List |
| Listen |
| Live |
| Load |
| Locate |
| Lock |
| Long |
| Look |
| Lose |
| Love |
| Lower |
| Lure |
| Lurk |
| Maintain |
| Make |
| Manage |
| Maneuver |
| Manifest |
| Manipulate |
| Manufacture |
| Map |
| March |
| Mark |
| Market |
| Marry |
| Mask |
| Match |
| Mate |
| Matter |
| Mature |
| Maximize |
| Mean |
| Measure |
| Mediate |
| Meditate |
| Meet |
| Melt |
| Memorize |
| Mend |
| Mention |
| Merge |
| Merit |
| Mesmerize |
| Mess |
| Milk |
| Mimic |
| Mine |
| Minimize |
| Miss |
| Mistake |
| Mix |
| Moan |
| Mock |
| Model |
| Modify |
| Monitor |
| Mourn |
| Move |
| Mow |
| Multiply |
| Murder |
| Nail |
| Name |
| Navigate |
| Necessitate |
| Neglect |
| Negotiate |
| Nibble |
| Nod |
| Nominate |
| Normalize |
| Note |
| Notice |
| Notify |
| Number |
| Nurture |
| Obey |
| Object |
| Observe |
| Obtain |
| Occupy |
| Occur |
| Offend |
| Offer |
| Offset |
| Omit |
| Open |
| Operate |
| Oppose |
| Opt |
| Optimize |
| Order |
| Organize |
| Originate |
| Overcome |
| Overdo |
| Overflow |
| Overhear |
| Overlap |
| Overlook |
| Overpower |
| Overrule |
| Oversee |
| Overtake |
| Overturn |
| Overwhelm |
| Own |
| Pack |
| Paddle |
| Paint |
| Pair |
| Pamper |
| Panic |
| Park |
| Part |
| Participate |
| Pass |
| Paste |
| Pat |
| Patch |
| Pause |
| Pay |
| Peep |
| Perform |
| Permit |
| Persuade |
| Photograph |
| Pick |
| Picture |
| Pin |
| Pinch |
| Pioneer |
| Pitch |
| Place |
| Plan |
| Plant |
| Plaster |
| Play |
| Plead |
| Please |
| Pledge |
| Plow |
| Plug |
| Point |
| Poise |
| Polish |
| Pop |
| Portray |
| Pose |
| Possess |
| Post |
| Postpone |
| Pour |
| Praise |
| Pray |
| Preach |
| Precede |
| Predict |
| Prefer |
| Prepare |
| Prescribe |
| Present |
| Preserve |
| Press |
| Pretend |
| Prevail |
| Prevent |
| Process |
| Proclaim |
| Produce |
| Progress |
| Project |
| Prolong |
| Promise |
| Promote |
| Prompt |
| Pronounce |
| Proof |
| Propose |
| Protect |
| Prove |
| Provide |
| Publicize |
| Publish |
| Pull |
| Pump |
| Punch |
| Punish |
| Purchase |
| Pursue |
| Push |
| Put |
| Qualify |
| Question |
| Quicken |
| Quit |
| Quiz |
| Quote |
| Race |
| Radiate |
| Raise |
| Rank |
| Rate |
| Reach |
| React |
| Read |
| Realize |
| Rear |
| Reassure |
| Rebuild |
| Recall |
| Receive |
| Reclaim |
| Recognize |
| Recommend |
| Reconcile |
| Record |
| Recount |
| Recover |
| Recruit |
| Rectify |
| Redeem |
| Reduce |
| Refer |
| Reflect |
| Reform |
| Refuse |
| Regain |
| Regard |
| Regret |
| Regulate |
| Reinforce |
| Reiterate |
| Reject |
| Rejoice |
| Relate |
| Relax |
| Release |
| Relieve |
| Rely |
| Remain |
| Remark |
| Remember |
| Remind |
| Remove |
| Render |
| Renew |
| Renovate |
| Rent |
| Repair |
| Repeat |
| Replace |
| Reply |
| Report |
| Represent |
| Reproduce |
| Request |
| Require |
| Rescue |
| Research |
| Resemble |
| Reserve |
| Reset |
| Reside |
| Resist |
| Resolve |
| Resort |
| Respect |
| Respond |
| Rest |
| Restore |
| Restrain |
| Restrict |
| Result |
| Resume |
| Retain |
| Retire |
| Retreat |
| Return |
| Reveal |
| Reverse |
| Revise |
| Revolt |
| Reward |
| Rewrite |
| Rid |
| Ride |
| Ring |
| Rise |
| Risk |
| Roam |
| Roar |
| Rob |
| Rock |
| Roll |
| Rotate |
| Rough |
| Round |
| Ruin |
| Rule |
| Run |
| Rush |
| Sacrifice |
| Sail |
| Satisfy |
| Save |
| Savor |
| Say |
| Scale |
| Scan |
| Scare |
| Scatter |
| Schedule |
| Scheme |
| Scold |
| Scorch |
| Scrape |
| Scratch |
| Scream |
| Screen |
| Screw |
| Scribble |
| Scrub |
| Seal |
| Search |
| Secure |
| See |
| Seek |
| Seem |
| Seize |
| Select |
| Sell |
| Send |
| Sense |
| Separate |
| Serve |
| Set |
| Settle |
| Shake |
| Shape |
| Share |
| Sharpen |
| Shatter |
| Shave |
| Shear |
| Shed |
| Shield |
| Shift |
| Shine |
| Ship |
| Shock |
| Shoot |
| Shop |
| Shorten |
| Should |
| Shout |
| Show |
| Shriek |
| Shrink |
| Shroud |
| Shrug |
| Shut |
| Sigh |
| Sign |
| Signal |
| Simplify |
| Sing |
| Sink |
| Sip |
| Sit |
| Size |
| Skate |
| Sketch |
| Skew |
| Ski |
| Skip |
| Slap |
| Slash |
| Sleep |
| Slice |
| Slide |
| Slip |
| Slope |
| Smash |
| Smell |
| Smile |
| Smoke |
| Smooth |
| Snap |
| Snatch |
| Sneak |
| Sneeze |
| Sniff |
| Snore |
| Snow |
| Soak |
| Soothe |
| Sort |
| Sound |
| Sow |
| Span |
| Spare |
| Spark |
| Sparkle |
| Speak |
| Specify |
| Speed |
| Spell |
| Spend |
| Spill |
| Spin |
| Spit |
| Split |
| Spoil |
| Spot |
| Spray |
| Spread |
| Spring |
| Sprinkle |
| Spy |
| Square |
| Squeeze |
| Stabilize |
| Stack |
| Stage |
| Stain |
| Stake |
| Stand |
| Start |
| Starve |
| State |
| Station |
| Stay |
| Steal |
| Steer |
| Stem |
| Step |
| Stick |
| Stimulate |
| Stir |
| Stitch |
| Stock |
| Stomp |
| Stop |
| Store |
| Storm |
| Straighten |
| Strain |
| Strap |
| Strengthen |
| Stretch |
| Strip |
| Stroke |
| Structure |
| Struggle |
| Study |
| Stuff |
| Subdue |
| Subject |
| Submerge |
| Submit |
| Subscribe |
| Substitute |
| Succeed |
| Suck |
| Suffer |
| Suggest |
| Summarize |
| Summon |
| Supervise |
| Suppress |
| Surpass |
| Surrender |
| Surround |
| Survey |
| Suspect |
| Suspend |
| Sustain |
| Swallow |
| Swear |
| Sweat |
| Sweep |
| Swell |
| Swim |
| Swing |
| Switch |
| Swoop |
| Sympathize |
| Synthesize |
| Systematize |
| Tabulate |
| Tackle |
| Tag |
| Tailor |
| Take |
| Talk |
| Tap |
| Target |
| Taste |
| Teach |
| Team |
| Tear |
| Tease |
| Telephone |
| Tell |
| Tempt |
| Terminate |
| Test |
| Testify |
| Thank |
| Thaw |
| Think |
| Thirst |
| Threaten |
| Throw |
| Thrust |
| Thumb |
| Thump |
| Thunder |
| Tie |
| Tighten |
| Time |
| Tip |
| Tire |
| Tolerate |
| Tone |
| Top |
| Toss |
| Total |
| Touch |
| Tour |
| Tow |
| Trace |
| Track |
| Trade |
| Trail |
| Train |
| Transact |
| Transform |
| Translate |
| Transmit |
| Transport |
| Trap |
| Travel |
| Treat |
| Tremble |
| Trick |
| Trim |
| Triple |
| Trip |
| Triumph |
| Troubleshoot |
| Trust |
| Try |
| Tug |
| Tune |
| Turn |
| Twinkle |
| Twist |
| Type |
| Uncover |
| Underestimate |
| Undergo |
| Underline |
| Undermine |
| Understand |
| Undertake |
| Undo |
| Unfold |
| Unify |
| Uninstall |
| Unleash |
| Unlock |
| Unpack |
| Unplug |
| Unravel |
| Unveil |
| Update |
| Upgrade |
| Uphold |
| Upset |
| Urge |
| Use |
| Utilize |
| Vacate |
| Validate |
| Value |
| Vanish |
| Vary |
| Vault |
| Verify |
| Vie |
| View |
| Violate |
| Visit |
| Visualize |
| Volunteer |
| Vomit |
| Vote |
| Vow |
| Wait |
| Wake |
| Walk |
| Wander |
| Want |
| Warm |
| Warn |
| Wash |
| Waste |
| Watch |
| Water |
| Wave |
| Wear |
| Weave |
| Weep |
| Weigh |
| Welcome |
| Weld |
| Whine |
| Whip |
| Whirl |
| Whisper |
| Whistle |
| Widen |
| Wield |
| Wiggle |
| Win |
| Wind |
| Wipe |
| Wish |
| Wither |
| Withhold |
| Withstand |
| Witness |
| Wonder |
| Work |
| Worry |
| Wrap |
| Wreck |
| Wrench |
| Wrestle |
| Wring |
| Write |
| Yawn |
| Yearn |
| Yell |
| Yield |
| Zap |
| Zip |
| Zoom |
