Tag: verb

Verb – Socialize 1 (no object) : to talk to and do things with other people in a friendly way She danced and socialized at the party. — often + with He doesn’t socialize with the other players on the Read More …

Verb – Immerse (+ object) 1 : to put (something) in a liquid so that all parts are completely covered Immerse the fabric completely in the dye. 2 : to make (yourself) fully involved in some activity or interest She Read More …

Verb – Tweak (+ object) 1 : to change (something) slightly in order to improve it : to make small adjustments to (something) The company may have to tweak (=adjust) its image. Our software developers are tweaking (=fine-tuning) the program. Read More …

Verb – Initiate (+ object) 1 formal : to cause the beginning of (something) : to start or begin (something) initiate a new project Doctors have initiated a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem. The company Read More …

Verb – Hurl 1 (+ object) : to throw (something) with force Someone hurled a rock through the window. He hurled a chair at me. It looked like she was going to hurl herself down the stairs. 2 (+ object) Read More …

Verb – Mess up 1 : to make a mistake : to do something incorrectly About halfway into the recipe, I realized that I had messed up, and I had to start over. — often followed by on She’s afraid Read More …

Verb – Seethe (no object) 1 : to feel or show strong emotion (such as anger) even though you try to control it He seethed at his brother’s success. — often + with He seethed with anger/jealousy. The letter seethes Read More …

Verb – Transpire 1 (no object) formal : to happen They wouldn’t say what had transpired (=taken place) at the meeting. No one will soon forget the historic events that transpired on that day. 2 (no object) formal : to Read More …