Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing

aah: express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah'
abduce: advance evidence for
abjure: formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
abnegate: deny or renounce
absolve: let off the hook
absolve: grant remission of a sin to
abstract: give an abstract (of)
abuse: use foul or abusive language towards
accede: to agree or express agreement
accede: yield to another's wish or opinion
accent: to stress, single out as important
accent: put stress on; utter with an accent
accept: give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
accession: make a record of additions to a collection, such as a library
acclaim: clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
acclaim: praise vociferously
accommodate: provide a service or favor for someone
accost: speak to someone
accost: approach with an offer of sexual favors
account for: give reasons for
account: furnish a justifying analysis or explanation
account: to give an account or representation of in words
accurse: curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment
accuse: blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
accuse: bring an accusation against; level a charge against
acknowledge: declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
acknowledge: express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
acknowledge: report the receipt of
acknowledge: express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
acquaint: inform
acquaint: make familiar or conversant with
acquaint: cause to come to know personally
acquit: pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
actualise: represent or describe realistically
add: determine the sum of
add: state or say further
address: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
address: put an address on (an envelope)
address: give a speech to
address: speak to
adjudge: declare to be
adjure: command solemnly
adjure: ask for or request earnestly
admonish: warn strongly; put on guard
admonish: advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
admonish: take to task
adulate: flatter in an obsequious manner
adumbrate: give to understand
adumbrate: describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
advance: bring forward for consideration or acceptance
advert: make a more or less disguised reference to
advert: make reference to
advertise: make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
advertise: call attention to
advise: inform (somebody) of something
advise: give advice to
advise: make a proposal, declare a plan for something
advocate: speak, plead, or argue in favor of
advocate: push for something
affect: make believe with the intent to deceive
affiance: give to in marriage
affirm: say yes to
affirm: to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
affront: treat, mention, or speak to rudely
aggrandise: add details to
agree: consent or assent to a condition, or agree to do something
agree: achieve harmony of opinion, feeling, or purpose
agree: be in accord; be in agreement
aim: direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
aim: move into a desired direction of discourse
air: be broadcast
air: make public
air: broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
airmail: send or transport by airmail
alarm: warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness
alibi: exonerate by means of an alibi
allege: report or maintain
allow: consent to, give permission
allow: allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
allure: dispose or incline or entice to
altercate: have a disagreement over something
amend: make amendments to
amnesty: grant a pardon to (a group of people)
amplify: to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
amuse: make (somebody) laugh
anathemise: wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
animadvert: express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark
animadvert: express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
annotate: provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases
announce: give the names of
announce: foreshadow or presage
announce: announce publicly or officially
announce: make known; make an announcement
annul: cancel officially
answer: give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument)
answer: react verbally
anticipate: make a prediction about; tell in advance
ape: represent in or produce a caricature of
aphorise: speak or write in aphorisms
apologise: acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
apologise: defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
apostatise: abandon one's beliefs or allegiances
apostrophise: use an apostrophe
appeal: request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
appeal: cite as an authority; resort to
appease: make peace with
applaud: express approval of
apply: ask (for something)
apply: refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
apprise: make aware of
approach: make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion
approbate: approve or sanction officially
arbitrate: act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
argue: have an argument about something
argue: give evidence of
argue: present reasons and arguments
arraign: accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy
arrange: make arrangements for
arse around: indulge in horseplay
article: bind by a contract; especially for a training period
articulate: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
articulate: express or state clearly
articulate: put into words or an expression
ascertain: find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
ascertain: establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
ask: direct or put; seek an answer to
ask: make a request or demand for something to somebody
ask: require or ask for as a price or condition
ask for: express the need or desire for
ask: address a question to and expect an answer from
ask: consider obligatory; request and expect
asperse: charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
aspirate: pronounce with aspiration; of stop sounds
assail: attack in speech or writing
assassinate: destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
assert: state categorically
assibilate: insert a sibilant sound before or after (another sound)
assure: assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
assure: make certain of
assure: make a promise or commitment
assure: inform positively and with certainty and confidence
attest: authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
attest: establish or verify the usage of
attest: give testimony in a court of law
attest: provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
augur: predict from an omen
augur: indicate, as with a sign or an omen
authorise: grant authorization or clearance for
autograph: mark with one's signature
avoid: stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
avouch: admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about
baa: cry plaintively
babble: utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
babble: divulge confidential information or secrets
babble: to talk foolishly
back away: make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity
backbite: say mean things
backspace: hit the backspace key on a computer or typewriter keyboard
badger: persuade through constant efforts
badmouth: speak unfavorably about
bail: secure the release of (someone) by providing security
bait: harass with persistent criticism or carping
ballyhoo: advertize noisily or blatantly
bamboozle: conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end
ban: prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure
bandy about: discuss casually
bandy: discuss lightly
banter: be silly or tease one another
baptise: administer baptism to
bar: prevent from entering; keep out
bargain: come to terms; arrive at an agreement
barge in: break into a conversation
bark: speak in an unfriendly tone
bark: make barking sounds
barrack: spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
barrack: laugh at with contempt and derision
barrage jam: jam an entire frequency spectrum
barrage: address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
bastardise: declare a child to be illegitimate
bawl out: censure severely or angrily
bawl: shout loudly and without restraint
bawl: make a raucous noise
bay: utter in deep prolonged tones
bay: bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
be known as: assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
be quiet: refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent
beam: express with a beaming face or smile
bear down: pay special attention to
bear down: exert a force or cause a strain upon
bear on: press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
bear witness: provide evidence for
beat around the bush: be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
beatify: declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood
beckon: summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture
beckon: signal with the hands or nod
beef: complain
beep: call, summon, or alert with a beeper
befool: fool or hoax
beg: dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted
beg off: ask for permission to be released from an engagement
beg: call upon in supplication; entreat
beg: make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
begin: begin to speak or say
begin: begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language
belabor: attack verbally with harsh criticism
belie: represent falsely
belittle: cause to seem less serious; play down
belittle: express a negative opinion of
bellow: make a loud noise, as of animal
bemoan: regret strongly
bemock: treat with contempt
besiege: harass, as with questions or requests
bespeak: be a signal for or a symptom of
bet: maintain with or as if with a bet
betray: reveal unintentionally
betray: cause someone to believe an untruth
betray: give away information about somebody
bewitch: cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
bewitch: attract strongly, as if with a magnet
bicker: argue over petty things
bid: ask someone in a friendly way to do something
bid: invoke upon
bill: advertise especially by posters or placards
bill: publicize or announce by placards
bind: bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
bite out: utter
blab: speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
blackguard: subject to laughter or ridicule
blackwash: bring (information) out of concealment
blame: put or pin the blame on
blame: harass with constant criticism
blandish: praise somewhat dishonestly
blanket jam: jam a broad spectrum of frequencies to affect all communications in the area except for directional antenna communications
blare out: announce loudly
blarney: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
blaspheme: speak of in an irreverent or impious manner
blaspheme: utter obscenities or profanities
blast: criticize harshly or violently
blaze: indicate by marking trees with blazes
blaze away: speak with fire and passion
blazon out: proclaim or announce in public
bleat: talk whiningly
bless: give a benediction to
bless: render holy by means of religious rites
bless: make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
blister: subject to harsh criticism
block out: indicate roughly
block: interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
blog: read, write, or edit a shared on-line journal
bloviate: orate verbosely and windily
blow: allow to regain its breath
blow: cause to be revealed and jeopardized
blow: show off
blubber: utter while crying
bluff: frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is
blunder: utter impulsively
bob: make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
boo: show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
book up: book all available places or tickets
bootlick: try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
bow: bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
bracket: place into brackets
braille: transcribe in braille
brainwash: persuade completely, often through coercion
brand: mark or expose as infamous
bravo: applaud with shouts of `bravo' or `brava'
brawl: to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively
bray: braying characteristic of donkeys
brazen: face with defiance or impudence
break: interrupt the flow of current in
break: undergo breaking
break into: express or utter spontaneously
break up: make a break in
break: make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
break: be released or become known; of news
break: cease an action temporarily
breathe: utter or tell
breathe: manifest or evince
breathe: take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
bridle: respond to the reins, as of horses
bridle at: show anger or indignation
brief: give essential information to someone
bring: induce or persuade
bring around: cause to adopt an opinion or course of action
bring down: impose something unpleasant
bring forward: bring forward for consideration
bring out: bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.
bring out: prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
bring up: put forward for consideration or discussion
broach: bring up a topic for discussion
broadcast: cause to become widely known
browbeat: discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
brown-nose: flatter with the intention of getting something
bruit: tell or spread rumors
brush aside: bar from attention or consideration
brush down: reprimand
buckle under: consent reluctantly
bull: speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths
bulletin: make public by bulletin
bumble: speak haltingly
buoy: mark with a buoy
buoy up: become more cheerful
burden: impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to
burlesque: make a parody of
burst in on: spring suddenly
burst out: give sudden release to an expression
butterfly: talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
buzz: call with a buzzer
bypass: avoid something unpleasant or laborious
cable: send cables, wires, or telegrams
cackel: make a cackling sound
cackle: squawk shrilly and loudly, characteristic of hens
cackle: talk or utter in a cackling manner
calculate: predict in advance
call: require the presentation of for redemption before maturation
call: utter a characteristic note or cry
call: ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality
call: declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee
call: challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
call: lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal
call: order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role
call: order or request or give a command for
call: send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message
call: indicate a decision in regard to
call: read aloud to check for omissions or absentees
call attention: point out carefully and clearly
call back: return or repeat a telephone call
call back: summon to return
call for: request the participation or presence of
call in: summon to a particular activity or employment
call in: make a phone call
call into question: challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
call on: have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
call one's bluff: ask to prove what someone is claiming
call out: challenge to a duel
call out: call out loudly, as of names or numbers
call out: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
call: get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
call: utter a sudden loud cry
call: order, request, or command to come
cancel: make invalid for use
canonise: treat as a sacred person
canonise: declare (a dead person) to be a saint
cantillate: recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
capacitate: make legally capable or qualify in law
carp: raise trivial objections
carry: sing or play against other voices or parts
carry: pass on a communication
carry on: continue talking
carry: serve as a means for expressing something
cast: formulate in a particular style or language
castigate: censure severely
catcall: utter catcalls at
catechise: examine through questioning and answering
catechise: give religious instructions to
caterwaul: utter shrieks, as of cats
cause: cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
caw: utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens
cell phone: call up by using a cellular phone
censure: rebuke formally
census: conduct a census
certificate: authorize by certificate
certify: declare legally insane
chaffer: talk socially without exchanging too much information
chair: preside over
chalk up: keep score, as in games
challenge: ask for identification
challenge: issue a challenge to
challenge: take exception to
challenge: raise a formal objection in a court of law
chant: utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
characterise: describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
charge: make an accusatory claim
charge: instruct or command with authority
charge: instruct (a jury) about the law, its application, and the weighing of evidence
charge: file a formal charge against
charm: induce into action by using one's charm
chat up: talk to someone with the aim of persuading him
chatter: make noise as if chattering away
check: write out a check on a bank account
check in: announce one's arrival, e.g. at hotels or airports
check out: announce one's departure from a hotel
check out: try to learn someone's opinions and intentions
cheek: speak impudently to
cheep: make high-pitched sounds
cheer: show approval or good wishes by shouting
cheer: become cheerful
cheer: cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
cheerlead: act as a cheerleader in a sports event
chirk: make a shrill creaking, squeaking, or noise, as of a door, mouse, or bird
chirr: make a vibrant noise, of grasshoppers or cicadas
chitter: make high-pitched sounds, as of birds
chorus: utter in unison
chronicle: record in chronological order; make a historical record
churr: make a vibrant sound, as of some birds
cipher: convert ordinary language into code
circulate: become widely known and passed on
circumstantiate: give circumstantial evidence for
circumvent: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
cite: commend
cite: repeat a passage from
cite: refer to for illustration or proof
cite: call in an official matter, such as to attend court
clack: make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens
claim: ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example
claim: assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
claim: take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
claim: lay claim to; as of an idea
clamor: make loud demands
clamor: utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
clamp: impose or inflict forcefully
clarify: make clear and (more) comprehensible
clarion: proclaim on, or as if on, a clarion
clash: disagree violently
claw: attack as if with claws
claxon: use the horn of a car
clear: settle, as of a debt
click: produce a click
clinch: settle conclusively
clock in: register one's arrival at work
clock off: register one's departure from work
clock up: record a distance travelled; on planes and cars
close: complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
clue in: provide someone with a clue
coach: teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
collateralize: pledge as a collateral
collogue: confer secretly
color: affect as in thought or feeling
color: give a deceptive explanation or excuse for
colorcast: broadcast in color
come across: communicate the intended meaning or impression
come back: go back to something earlier
come back: answer back
come down: criticize or reprimand harshly
come in: to insert between other elements
come out: to state openly and publicly one's homosexuality
come out: be made known; be disclosed or revealed
command: be in command of
command: demand as one's due
command: make someone do something
commend: give to in charge
commend: express approval of
commend: express a good opinion of
commend: mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship
comment: explain or interpret something
comment: make or write a comment on
commentate: serve as a commentator, as in sportscasting
commentate: make a commentary on
commit: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
commune: communicate intimately with; be in a state of heightened, intimate receptivity
commune: receive Communion, in the Catholic church
communicate: be in verbal contact; interchange information or ideas
communicate: administer Communion; in church
communicate: transmit thoughts or feelings
communicate: transmit information
compare: to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb
complain: make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
complain: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
complete: write all the required information onto a form
compliment: express respect or esteem for
compliment: say something to someone that expresses praise
compromise: settle by concession
compromise: make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
compromise: expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
concede: admit (to a wrongdoing)
concede: be willing to concede
concert: settle by agreement
conciliate: come to terms
conclude: reach agreement on
conclude: reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
condemn: declare or judge unfit for use or habitation
condemn: express strong disapproval of
condemn: pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
condescend: treat condescendingly
condition: specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
condone: excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
confab: have a conference in order to talk something over
confer with: get or ask advice from
confess: confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith
confess: confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
confide: reveal in private; tell confidentially
confirm: strengthen or make more firm
confront: deal with (something unpleasant) head on
confront: present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
conge: perform a ceremonious bow
congratulate: express congratulations
congratulate: pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
conjugate: add inflections showing person, number, gender, tense, aspect, etc.
connect: join for the purpose of communication
connect: join by means of communication equipment
connote: express or state indirectly
connote: involve as a necessary condition of consequence; as in logic
consecrate: dedicate to a deity by a vow
consider: show consideration for; take into account
consider: think about carefully; weigh
consult: advise professionally
consult: seek information from
contact: be in or establish communication with
contend: to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
contend: maintain or assert
contract in: consent in writing to pay money to a trade union for political use
contract out: refuse to pay a levy to a union for political use
contract: enter into a contractual arrangement
contradict: deny the truth of
contradict: be resistant to
contraindicate: make a treatment inadvisable
convene: call together
converse: carry on a conversation
convert: make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
convey: (of information) make known; pass on
convict: find or declare guilty
convolute: practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
convulse: make someone convulse with laughter
coo: cry softly, as of pigeons
coo: speak softly or lovingly
correspond: exchange messages
corroborate: give evidence for
cosign: sign and endorse (another person's signature), as for a loan
count: name or recite the numbers in ascending order
count down: count backwards; before detonating a bomb, for example
count off: call in turn from right to left or from back to front numbers that determine some position or function
count: determine the number or amount of
counter: speak in response
counterchallenge: challenge in turn
counterclaim: set up a claim in opposition to a previous claim
countersign: add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity
court favor: seek favor by fawning or flattery
covenant: enter into a covenant or formal agreement
cover: maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
cover for: provide an excuse or alibi for someone so as to cover up guilt
cover: protect by insurance
cover: be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
crack: tell spontaneously
crack up: rhapsodize about
crackle: make a crushing noise
crave: plead or ask for earnestly
criticise: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
critique: appraise critically
croak: utter a hoarse sound, like a raven
croak: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
cronk: cry like a goose
croon: sing softly
cross examine: question closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side
cross off: remove from a list
cross oneself: make the sign of the cross; in the Catholic religion
cross-refer: refer from one entry to another, as in catalogues, books, and lists
crow: express pleasure verbally
crow: utter shrill sounds
crow: dwell on with satisfaction
cry: utter a characteristic sound
cuckoo: repeat monotonously, like a cuckoo repeats his call
cue: assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
curse: heap obscenities upon
curse: exclude from a church or a religious community
cut: refuse to acknowledge
cut: make out and issue
dare: challenge
dash down: write down hastily
debate: discuss the pros and cons of an issue
debrief: put someone through a debriefing and make him report
debunk: expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas
decipher: convert code into ordinary language
declaim: speak against in an impassioned manner
declaim: recite in elocution
declare: make a declaration (of dutiable goods) to a customs official
declare: state emphatically and authoritatively
declare: proclaim one's support, sympathy, or opinion for or against
declare: state firmly
declare oneself: ask (someone) to marry you
decline: inflect for number, gender, case, etc.
decline: show unwillingness towards
deconsecrate: remove the consecration from a person or an object
deconstruct: interpret (a text or an artwork) by the method of deconstructing
decree: issue a decree
dedicate: inscribe or address by way of compliment
deduce: conclude by reasoning; in logic
defend: argue or speak in defense of
defend: state or assert
define: give a definition for the meaning of a word
define: decide upon or fix definitely
deflate: reduce or lessen the size or importance of
delete: wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information
delineate: describe in vivid detail
deliver: utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.)
deliver: deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
deliver: pass down
deluge: charge someone with too many tasks
demagnetise: erase (a magnetic storage device)
demand: ask to be informed of
demand: summon to court
demand: lay legal claim to
demand: request urgently and forcefully
demand: claim as due or just
demur: enter a demurrer
demur: take exception to
denominate: assign a name or title to
denote: be a sign or indication of
denote: have as a meaning
denounce: announce the termination of, as of treaties
denounce: speak out against
deny: declare untrue; contradict
deny: refuse to accept or believe
deny: refuse to recognize or acknowledge
deny: deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
depict: give a description of
deplore: express strong disapproval of
depone: make a deposition; declare under oath
deprecate: express strong disapproval of; deplore
deprecate: belittle
deride: treat or speak of with contempt
descant: talk at great length about something of one's interest
descant: sing by changing register; sing by yodeling
designate: decree or designate beforehand
designate: indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
detail: provide details for
deter: try to prevent; show opposition to
deter: turn away from by persuasion
determine: settle conclusively; come to terms
develop: elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
devoice: utter with tense vocal chords
dial: operate a dial to select a telephone number
dictate: issue commands or orders for
differ: be of different opinions
digress: lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking
dilate: add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
dimension: indicate the dimensions on
diphthongise: change from a simple vowel to a diphthong
direct: command with authority
direct: give directions to; point somebody into a certain direction
disabuse: free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
disallow: command against
disambiguate: state unambiguously or remove ambiguities from
disapprove: deem wrong or inappropriate
disavow: refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with
disclaim: make a disclaimer about
disclaim: renounce a legal claim or title to
discourse: to consider or examine in speech or writing
discourse: talk at length and formally about a topic
discredit: damage the reputation of
discuss: speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
disdain: reject with contempt
dish the dirt: wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies
dismiss: cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration
dismiss: end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave
disoblige: ignore someone's wishes
disown: cast off
disqualify: declare unfit
dissent: withhold assent
distinguish: make conspicuous or noteworthy
distort: make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
ditto: repeat an action or statement
DJ: comment on music to be played
docket: make a summary or abstract of a legal document and inscribe it in a list
docket: place on the docket for legal action
document: record in detail
dogmatise: speak dogmatically
dogmatise: state as a dogma
doom: make certain of the failure or destruction of
dot: make a dot or dots
double-space: type with a full space between lines
downplay: represent as less significant or important
drag: persuade to come away from something attractive or interesting
drag up: mention something unpleasant from the past
dramatise: represent something in a dramatic manner
draw out: cause to speak
drawl: lengthen and slow down or draw out
drive home: make clear by special emphasis and try to convince somebody of something
drone: talk in a monotonous voice
drop: utter with seeming casualness
drop a line: communicate (with) in writing
dub: provide (movies) with a soundtrack of a foreign language
dub: give a nickname to
dun: persistently ask for overdue payment
dwell: come back to
echo: to say again or imitate
edify: make understand
edit: supervise the publication of
editorialise: insert personal opinions into an objective statement
elocute: declaim in an elocutionary manner
email: communicate electronically on the computer
emit: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
emphasise: give extra weight to (a communication)
encode: convert information into code
encore: request an encore, from a performer
encourage: spur on
endanger: put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
endorse: sign as evidence of legal transfer
enjoin: issue an injunction
enjoin: give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
enlighten: give spiritual insight to; in religion
enquire: conduct an inquiry or investigation of
ensky: exalt to the skies; lift to the skies or to heaven with praise
enter: make a record of; set down in permanent form
enthuse: utter with enthusiasm
entice: provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
entitle: give a title to
enumerate: specify individually
escape: escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action
escape: fail to experience
eschew: avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
etymologise: give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word)
eulogise: praise formally and eloquently
euphemise: refer to something with a euphemism
evade: use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid
evangelise: preach the gospel (to)
evidence: give evidence
evince: give expression to
evoke: call to mind
exalt: praise, glorify, or honor
examine: question closely
examine: question or examine thoroughly and closely
exclaim: state or announce
excuse: grant exemption or release to
excuse: serve as a reason or cause or justification of
excuse: accept an excuse for
execute: sign in the presence of witnesses
exemplify: clarify by giving an example of
exhort: force or impel in an indicated direction
explain: define
explain: make plain and comprehensible
explode: drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
explode: cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
exposit: state
expostulate: reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion
express: send by rapid transport or special messenger service
express: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
express: indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
express-mail: send by express mail or courier
extenuate: lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
extrapolate: draw from specific cases for more general cases
exuberate: to express great joy
exude: make apparent by one's mood or behavior
facsimile: send something via a facsimile machine
fall out: have a breach in relations
featherbed: hire more workers than are necessary
feed back: respond to a query or outcome
fess up: admit or acknowledge a wrongdoing or error
fib: tell a relatively insignificant lie
field: answer adequately or successfully
file: place in a container for keeping records
file: record in a public office or in a court of law
fill in: supply with information on a specific topic
film: make a film or photograph of something
find: decide on and make a declaration about
finger: indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments
fingerspell: communicate by means of specific gestures, as an alternative to sign language
firm up: arrange firmly
flag: communicate or signal with a flag
flame: criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
flap: pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds
flash: make known or cause to appear with great speed
flout: treat with contemptuous disregard
foist: to force onto another
foliate: number the pages of a book or manuscript
force: impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
foredoom: doom beforehand
foreshow: foretell by divine inspiration
forewarn: warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning
forgive: stop blaming or grant forgiveness
formularise: express as a formula
foster: help develop, help grow
frank: exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks
fulminate: criticize severely
furlough: grant a leave to
gab: talk profusely
gag: make jokes or quips
gaggle: make a noise characteristic of a goose
gargle: utter with gargling or burbling sounds
gather: conclude from evidence
gauge: determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation
gee: give a command to a horse to turn to the right side
general: command as a general
generalise: speak or write in generalities
generalise: cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use
gesticulate: show, express or direct through movement
get: communicate with a place or person; establish communication with, as if by telephone
get across: communicate successfully
get down: put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
get into: familiarize oneself thoroughly with
get off: cause to be acquitted; get off the hook; in a legal case
get off: deliver verbally
get off: transfer
get out: express with difficulty
gibber: chatter inarticulately; of monkeys
give: guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
give: allow to have or take
give: inflict as a punishment
give: manifest or show
give: submit for consideration, judgment, or use
give: offer in good faith
give: accord by verdict
give and take: make mutual concessions
give thanks: express gratitude or show appreciation to
give vent: give expression or utterance to
give: convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
give: bestow
give: convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
glory: rejoice proudly
gloss: provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase
go ahead: proceed (with a plan of action)
go back on: fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
go back: return in thought or speech to something
go by: be called; go by a certain name
go through the motions: pretend to do something by acting as if one was really doing it
goad: annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
gobble: make a gurgling sound, characteristic of turkeys
greet: send greetings to
greet: express greetings upon meeting someone
grill: examine thoroughly
grizzle: complain whiningly
groan: indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
grouch: show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
ground: instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
growl: to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
grunt: issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
grunt-hoot: communicate by hooting and grunting, as of primates
guarantee: promise to do or accomplish
guarantee: give surety or assume responsibility
guarantee: stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of
guess: put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
guesstimate: estimate based on a calculation
gulp: utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly
gurgle: utter with a gurgling sound
gush: praise enthusiastically
hail: call for
hail: greet enthusiastically or joyfully
halloo: shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention
hammer out: discuss vehemently in order to reach a solution or an agreement
handwrite: write by hand
hang on: hold the phone line open
harangue: deliver a harangue to; address forcefully
harsh on: criticize harshly
hash over: go back over
haw: utter `haw'
headline: publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline
heave: utter a sound, as with obvious effort
heckle: challenge aggressively
heliograph: signal by means of a mirror and the using the sun's rays
hem: utter `hem' or `ahem'
hem and haw: utter `hems' and `haws'; indicated hesitation
hen-peck: bother persistently with trivial complaints
hint: drop a hint; intimate by a hint
hiss: make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
hiss: express or utter with a hiss
hit: pay unsolicited and usually unwanted sexual attention to
hold firm: refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief
holler: shout out
hollo: cry hollo
hollo: encourage somebody by crying hollo
hook: entice and trap
hoot: utter the characteristic sound of owls
hoot: to utter a loud clamorous shout
horse-trade: negotiate with much give and take
howl: make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
howl: emit long loud cries
howl: cry loudly, as of animals
hum: sing with closed lips
hum: make a low continuous sound
humor: put into a good mood
hunker down: hold stubbornly to a position
hurl: utter with force; utter vehemently
hurrah: shout `hurrah!'
hustle: pressure or urge someone into an action
hymn: praise by singing a hymn
hype: publicize in an exaggerated and often misleading manner
hypothecate: pledge without delivery or title of possession
identify: give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
impeach: challenge the honesty or veracity of
impeach: charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office
impersonate: represent another person with comic intentions
impersonate: pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions
imply: suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic
import: indicate or signify
importune: beg persistently and urgently
impugn: attack as false or wrong
incite: provoke or stir up
indent: bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
indicate: to state or express briefly
indicate: suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine
induct: introduce or initiate
inflect: change the form of a word in accordance as required by the grammatical rules of the language
inflect: vary the pitch of one's speech
inform: impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
inform: act as an informer
ingeminate: to say, state, or perform again
initial: mark with one's initials
ink: append one's signature to
inoculate: introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of
inscribe: address, (a work of literature) in a style less formal than a dedication
inscribe: write, engrave, or print as a lasting record
insert: insert casually
insist: be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
inspire: serve as the inciting cause of
instruct: give instructions or directions for some task
instruct: impart skills or knowledge to
instrument: address a legal document to
intend: mean or intend to express or convey
intend: denote or connote
interpellate: question formally about policy or government business
interpret: give an interpretation or explanation to
interpret: restate (words) from one language into another language
interrogate: transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
interrogate: pose a series of questions to
interview: discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation
interview: go for an interview in the hope of being hired
interview: conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
intimate: imply as a possibility
intonate: speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone
introduce: furnish with a preface or introduction
intrude: thrust oneself in as if by force
inveigh: complain bitterly
investigate: investigate scientifically
issue: bring out an official document (such as a warrant)
itemise: place on a list of items
jabber: talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
jaw: talk incessantly and tiresomely
jawbone: talk idly or casually and in a friendly way
jest: tell a joke; speak humorously
jog: stimulate to remember
jot: write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of
judge: pronounce judgment on
justify: (used of God) declare innocent; absolve from the penalty of sin
justify: show to be right by providing justification or proof
keep going: be a regular customer or client of
keep off: refrain from entering or walking onto
keep one's mouth shut: refrain from divulging sensitive information; keep quiet about confidential information
keep: maintain by writing regular records
keynote: give the keynote address to (an audience)
kibbitz: make unwanted and intrusive comments
kid: tell false information to for fun
label: assign a label to; designate with a label
labialise: pronounce with rounded lips
lampoon: ridicule with satire
Latinize: translate into Latin
Latinize: write in the Latin alphabet
laugh away: deal with a problem by laughing or pretending to be amused by it
lay out: bring forward and present to the mind
lead: cause to undertake a certain action
lead on: entice or induce especially when unwise or mistaken
leak: tell anonymously
leak: be leaked
lecture: deliver a lecture or talk
legitimate: show or affirm to be just and legitimate
let: actively cause something to happen
level: talk frankly with; lay it on the line
lexicalise: make or coin into a word or accept a new word into the lexicon of a language
libel: print slanderous statements against
lie: tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
lift: call to stop the hunt or to retire, as of hunting dogs
lift: make audible
lilt: articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way
lip off: speak spontaneously and without restraint
lip-sync: move the lips in synchronization (with recorded speech or song)
lisp: speak with a lisp
list: give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
list: enumerate
log: enter into a log, as on ships and planes
look: convey by one's expression
low: make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
mail: cause to be directed or transmitted to another place
maintain: support against an opponent
make: assure the success of
make a motion: propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting
make a stink: take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent
make no bones about: acknowledge freely and openly
make out: try to establish
make out: imply or suggest
make vibrant sounds: indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats
make: represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like
mandate: assign authority to
mandate: make mandatory
manifest: record in a ship's manifest
mark: designate as if by a mark
mark: make underscoring marks
mark: establish as the highest level or best performance
marvel: express astonishment or surprise about something
marvel: be amazed at
masquerade: pretend to be someone or something that you are not
mature: develop and work out fully in one's mind
maunder: talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
meld: announce for a score; of cards in a card game
memorialise: address in a memorial
menace: express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture
mention: make mention of
mentor: serve as a teacher or trusted counselor
meow: cry like a cat
message: send a message
message: send as a message
message: send a message to
mew: utter a high-pitched cry, as of seagulls
miaou: make a cat-like sound
mince: make less severe or harsh
mind: be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
mirror: reflect or resemble
misaddress: put a wrong address on
misadvise: give bad advice to
miscall: assign in incorrect name to
miscount: count wrongly
misinform: give false or misleading information to
misinterpret: interpret falsely
mispronounce: pronounce a word incorrectly
misquote: quote incorrectly
misspell: spell incorrectly
misstate: state something incorrectly
mistranslate: translate incorrectly
mock: imitate with mockery and derision
moderate: make less strong or intense; soften
monologuise: talk to oneself
moralise: interpret the moral meaning of
moralise: speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
mouth: articulate silently; form words with the lips only
mouth: express in speech
muckrake: explore and expose misconduct and scandals concerning public figures
murmur: speak softly or indistinctly
muster: call to duty, military service, jury duty, etc.
name: mention and identify by name
namedrop: refer to people that one assumes one's interlocutors admire in order to try to impress them
nark: inform or spy (for the police)
narrate: provide commentary for a film, for example
narrate: narrate or give a detailed account of
nasale: speak in a nasal voice
nasalise: pronounce with a lowered velum
nasalise: speak nasally or through the nose
naturalize: explain with reference to nature
negociate: confer with another in order to come to terms or reach an agreement
negociate: discuss the terms of an arrangement
neigh: make a characteristic sound, of a horse
network: communicate with and within a group
nitpick: be overly critical; criticize minor details
nod: lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation
nod: express or signify by nodding
nominate: propose as a candidate for some honor
notarise: authenticate as a notary
notate: put into notation, as of music or choreography
notch: notch a surface to record something
note: make a written note of
nudge: push into action by pestering or annoying gently
number: give numbers to
O.K.: give sanction to
obfuscate: make obscure or unclear
object: express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
offer: threaten to do something
officer: direct or command as an officer
oink: utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
open up: talk freely and without inhibition
oppose: be against; express opposition to
orate: talk pompously
ordain: issue an order
order: make a request for something
orient: familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances
out: reveal (something) about somebody's identity or lifestyle
outguess: attempt to anticipate or predict
overburden: burden with too much work or responsibility
overdramatise: present in an overly dramatic manner
overemphasise: place special or excessive emphasis on
overgeneralise: draw too general a conclusion
overpraise: praise excessively
overwrite: write new data on top of existing data and thus erase the previously existing data
page: contact, as with a pager or by calling somebody's name over a P.A. system
palatalise: pronounce a consonant with the tongue against the palate
palaver: have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds
pan: express a totally negative opinion of
pant: utter while panting, as if out of breath
pant-hoot: communicate by hooting and panting, as of primates
paraphrase: express the same message in different words
pardon: grant a pardon to
parley: discuss, as between enemies
parrot: repeat mindlessly
particularise: be specific about
pass off: disregard
peep: speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice
peer review: evaluate professionally a colleague's work
perjure: knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury
perorate: deliver an oration in grandiloquent style
perorate: conclude a speech with a formal recapitulation
perseverate: psychology: repeat a response after the cessation of the original stimulus
persuade: cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
petition: write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
phonate: utter speech sounds
photograph: record on photographic film
phrase: divide, combine, or mark into phrases
pick up the gauntlet: be dared to do something and attempt it
pin on: ascribe blame or guilt for something to (someone)
ping: send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active
ping: contact, usually in order to remind of something
pipe up: begin to play or sing
pipe: utter a shrill cry
place: to arrange for
place: sing a note with the correct pitch
platitudinize: utter platitudes
play possum: to pretend to be dead
plea-bargain: agree to plead guilty in return for a lesser charge
plead: appeal or request earnestly
plead: enter a plea, as in courts of law
plead: offer as an excuse or plea
plead: make an allegation in an action or other legal proceeding, especially answer the previous pleading of the other party by denying facts therein stated or by alleging new facts
pledge: give as a guarantee
pledge: bind or secure by a pledge
pledge: promise solemnly and formally
plug: make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote
pluralise: mark with a grammatical morpheme that indicates plural
podcast: distribute (multimedia files) over the internet for playback on a mobile device or a personal computer
point: indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
point jam: jam a narrow band of frequencies
point out: present and urge reasons in opposition
point the way: indicate the right path or direction
point up: emphasize, especially by identification
polemicise: engage in a controversy
pontificate: talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner
pooh-pooh: express contempt about
portray: portray in words
posit: put before
post: publicize with, or as if with, a poster
post: display, as of records in sports games
pour out: express without restraint
powwow: hold a powwow, talk, conference or meeting
praise: express approval of
pray: address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
preach: deliver a sermon
preamble: make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document
precis: make a summary (of)
predestine: decree or determine beforehand
predicate: make the (grammatical) predicate in a proposition
predicate: affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of
premise: set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
prerecord: record before presentation, as of a broadcast
prescribe: (medicine) order the use of (a treatment, medicine, etc.), usually by written prescription
prescribe: recommend as beneficial
present: formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
present: recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
presume: constitute reasonable evidence for
pretend: state insincerely
prevail: use persuasion successfully
proclaim: declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
profess: take vows, as in religious order
profess: receive into a religious order or congregation
profess: confess one's faith in, or allegiance to
profess: practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
profess: state freely
program: arrange a program of or for
project: communicate vividly
prologise: write or speak a prologue
promise: promise to undertake or give
promulgate: put a law into effect by formal declaration
propagandise: spread by propaganda
propagandise: subject to propaganda
prophesy: predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
proposition: suggest sex to
propound: put forward, as of an idea
proselytise: convert to another faith or religion
protest: utter words of protest
protest: affirm or avow formally or solemnly
provide: determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation
provoke: provide the needed stimulus for
pry: be nosey
puff: speak in a blustering or scornful manner
puff: praise extravagantly
pump: question persistently
purge: clear of a charge
purl: make a murmuring sound
purport: have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
put aside: turn away from and put aside, perhaps temporarily
quack: utter quacking noises
qualify: pronounce fit or able
quaver: sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
quaver: give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency
query: pose a question
quest: seek alms, as for religious purposes
question: place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
quibble: evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections
quiz: examine someone's knowledge of something
quote: name the price of
quote: put quote marks around
radio: transmit messages via radio waves
rail: spread negative information about
raise: activate or stir up
raise: establish radio communications with
raise: cause to be heard or known; express or utter
raise: pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
rap: talk volubly
rasp: utter in a grating voice
rattle down: recite volubly or extravagantly
re-address: put a new address on (an envelope), as for forwarding
re-argue: argue again
re-emphasise: emphasize anew
re-examine: question after cross-examination by opposing counsel
re-explain: interpret from a different viewpoint
reach out: attempt to communicate
read: indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
reaffirm: affirm once again
reassure: give or restore confidence in; cause to feel sure or certain
rebroadcast: broadcast again, as of a film
rebuff: reject outright and bluntly
rebut: overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
recap: summarize briefly
receive: bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
recite: repeat aloud from memory
reconfirm: confirm again
reconsecrate: consecrate anew, as after a desecration
reconvict: convict anew
record: register electronically
recount: count again
recriminate: return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations; charge in return
rectify: math: determine the length of
recuse: disqualify oneself (as a judge) in a particular case
rededicate: dedicate anew
redefine: give a new or different definition of (a word)
redetermine: fix, find, or establish again
redevelop: formulate or develop again, of an improved theory or hypothesis
reecho: repeat back like an echo
refer: use a name to designate
reflect: give evidence of the quality of
reflect: give evidence of a certain behavior
refract: determine the refracting power of (a lens)
register: send by registered mail
regret: express with regret
regret: decline formally or politely
regurgitate: repeat after memorization
reinforce: strengthen and support with rewards
reinsure: insure again by assuming all or a part of the liability of an insurance company already covering a risk
reinsure: insure again by transferring to another insurance company all or a part of a liability assumed
reintroduce: introduce anew
rejuvenate: cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land
relate: give an account of
relay: pass along
relieve: relieve oneself of troubling information
remand: refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision
remember: mention favorably, as in prayer
remit: forgive
remit: release from (claims, debts, or taxes)
remonstrate: argue in protest or opposition
rename: assign a new name to
renegociate: revise the terms of in order to limit or regain excess profits gained by the contractor
renegociate: negociate anew
reorder: make a new request to be supplied with
repine: express discontent
report: announce as the result of an investigation or experience or finding
report: make known to the authorities
report: complain about; make a charge against
report: announce one's presence
report out: return a bill after consideration and revision to a legislative body
reprehend: express strong disapproval of
represent: point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
represent: serve as a means of expressing something
represent: describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
represent: express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
reproach: express criticism towards
reprobate: abandon to eternal damnation
repudiate: reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust
repudiate: refuse to recognize or pay
request: ask (a person) to do something
request: inquire for (information)
requisition: make a formal request for official services
reschedule: assign a new time and place for an event
research: attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner
reserve: obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
reset: set anew
reshoot: shoot again
rest: give a rest to
resume: give a summary (of)
retake: photograph again
retranslate: translate again
retroflex: articulate (a consonant) with the tongue curled back against the palate
return: submit (a report, etc.) to someone in authority
revise: make revisions in
rewrite: write differently; alter the writing of
rhapsodise: say (something) with great enthusiasm
rhapsodise: recite a rhapsody
riddle: speak in riddles
ring up: to perform and record a sale on a cash register
rip: criticize or abuse strongly and violently
rip out: burst out with a violent or profane utterance
roar: utter words loudly and forcefully
roll: pronounce with a roll, of the phoneme /r/
romance: tell romantic or exaggerated lies
rope in: draw in as if with a rope; lure
rubbish: attack strongly
rubricate: sign with a mark instead of a name
run on: talk or narrate at length
salaam: greet with a salaam
salute: honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
salute: greet in a friendly way
salute: express commendation of
sanction: give religious sanction to, such as through on oath
sandbag: downplay one's ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling
sass: answer back in an impudent or insolent manner
satellite: broadcast or disseminate via satellite
save: record data on a computer
say: state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
say: utter aloud
say: recite or repeat a fixed text
say: communicate or express nonverbally
say: indicate
say farewell: say good-bye or bid farewell
say: express in words
say: express a supposition
scan: read metrically
schedule: make a schedule; plan the time and place for events
scrabble: write down quickly without much attention to detail
screak: utter a harsh abrupt scream
scream: utter or declare in a very loud voice
scruple: have doubts about
second-guess: evaluate or criticize with hindsight
seduce: lure or entice away from duty, principles, or proper conduct
see eye to eye: be in agreement
seek: inquire for
segue: proceed without interruption; in music or talk
sell: persuade somebody to accept something
sell someone out: give information that compromises others
semaphore: convey by semaphore, of information
semaphore: send signals by or as if by semaphore
send a message: give or constitute a signal, not necessarily verbally
sequence: determine the order of constituents in
settle: end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
settle: accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
shake: shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state
shake hands: take someone's hands and shake them as a gesture of greeting or congratulation
share: communicate
shift: use a shift key on a keyboard
shirk: avoid dealing with
shoot: utter fast and forcefully
shout: utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
shout out: utter in a very loud voice
show: give evidence of, as of records
shrug off: minimize the importance of, brush aside
shy away from: avoid having to deal with some unpleasant task
sibilate: pronounce with an initial sibilant
sibilate: utter a sibilant
sigh: utter with a sigh
sign: communicate in sign language
sign: be engaged by a written agreement
sign off: cease broadcasting; get off the air; as of radio stations
sign: communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
sign: mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)
signify: make known with a word or signal
signify: convey or express a meaning
signpost: mark with a signpost, as of a path
sing: to make melodious sounds
sing: make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
singsong: speak, chant, or declaim in a singsong
singularise: distinguish as singular
sizzle: make a sound like frying fat
slang: abuse with coarse language
slang: use slang or vulgar language
sleuth: watch, observe, or inquire secretly
slur: utter indistinctly
slur: speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
smatter: speak with spotty or superficial knowledge
smile: express with a smile
snap: utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
snarl: make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise
snivel: talk in a tearful manner
snort: indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose
soft-pedal: play down or obscure
soft-soap: use flattering talk on somebody
soft-soap: persuade someone through flattery
solicit: make a solicitation or petition for something desired
solicit: incite, move, or persuade to some act of lawlessness or insubordination
sound: utter with vibrating vocal chords
sow: introduce into an environment
spam: send unwanted or junk e-mail
spar: fight verbally
spat: engage in a brief and petty quarrel
speak in tongues: speak unintelligibly in or as if in religious ecstasy
speak of the devil: mention someone's name who just then appears
speak up: speak louder; raise one's voice
speak: exchange thoughts; talk with
speak: use language
speculate: talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion
speechify: make speeches; hold forth, or harangue with a certain degree of formality
spell: place under a spell
spell out: make explicit; specify in detail
spell: orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
spiel: speak at great length (about something)
spill: reveal information
spin: twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
spit: utter with anger or contempt
splutter: utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage
spoonfeed: teach without challenging the students
sportscast: broadcast a sports event
spot jam: jam a single frequency
spring: produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
spy: secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage
squall: make high-pitched, whiney noises
stand up: defend against attack or criticism
stet: printing: direct that a matter marked for omission or correction is to be retained (used in the imperative)
stick: saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous
stickle: dispute or argue stubbornly (especially minor points)
stipulate: make an oral contract or agreement in the verbal form of question and answer that is necessary to give it legal force
stipulate: give a guarantee or promise of
stonewall: obstruct or hinder any discussion
stool: lure with a stool, as of wild fowl
stoop to: make concessions to
strike: indicate (a certain time) by striking
stroke: treat gingerly or carefully
stultify: cause to appear foolish
style: make consistent with certain rules of style
style: designate by an identifying term
submit: refer for judgment or consideration
suborn: induce to commit perjury or give false testimony
suborn: procure (false testimony or perjury)
subpoena: serve or summon with a subpoena
subscribe: adopt as a belief
subvent: guarantee financial support of
subvocalise: articulate without making audible sounds
sugarcoat: cause to appear more pleasant or appealing
summon: ask to come
superannuate: declare to be obsolete
supplicate: ask humbly (for something)
supplicate: ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer
supplicate: make a humble, earnest petition
surcharge: show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given
surmise: imagine to be the case or true or probable
suspect: hold in suspicion; believe to be guilty
sustain: admit as valid
susurrate: issue soft noises
swallow: utter indistinctly
swallow: take back what one has said
swear: promise solemnly; take an oath
swear in: administer on oath to
swear off: promise to abstain from
syllabise: utter with distinct articulation of each syllable
symbolise: represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols
synchronise: make (motion picture sound) exactly simultaneous with the action
tag: provide with a name or nickname
take a bow: acknowledge applause by inclining the head, as of an artist after a performance
take a bow: acknowledge praise or accept credit
take a dare: be dared to do something and not attempt it
take a dive: pretend to be knocked out, as of a boxer
take five: take a break for five minutes
take sides with: support someone (as in an argument)
take ten: take a ten minute break
take the Fifth Amendment: refuse to testify by invoking the Fifth Amendment, which states that nobody may be forced to testify as a witness against himself or herself
take the floor: rise in order to make a speech or motion
take the veil: become a nun
talk about: discuss or mention
talk down: speak in a condescending manner, as if to a child
talk down: direct and control (the flight of an airplane during landing) via radio
talk down: belittle through talk
talk into: persuade somebody to do something
talk out of: persuade someone not to do something
talk shop: discuss matters that are related to work
talk turkey: discuss frankly, often in a business context
tape record: record with a tape recorder
tape: record on videotape
tax: make a charge against or accuse
tease: mock or make fun of playfully
telecast: broadcast via television
telecommunicate: communicate over long distances, as via the telephone or e-mail
telepathise: communicate nonverbally by telepathy
telex: communicate by telex
tell: let something be known
tempt: try presumptuously
term: name formally or designate with a term
test: determine the presence or properties of (a substance)
theologise: treat from a theological viewpoint or render theological in character
think twice: consider and reconsider carefully
threaten: to be a menacing indication of something
threaten: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against
thunder: to make or produce a loud noise
tie down: restrain from independence by an obligation
tip: give insider information or advise to
topicalize: emphasize by putting heavy stress on or by moving to the front of the sentence
toss in: add casually to a conversation
touch on: refer to or discuss briefly
touch-type: type without looking at the keyboard
tout: advertize in strongly positive terms
trademark: register the trademark of
transcribe: make a phonetic transcription of
transcribe: write out from speech, notes, etc.
transcribe: rewrite in a different script
translate: express, as in simple and less technical language
translate: determine the amino-acid sequence of a protein during its synthesis by using information on the messenger RNA
treat: engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement
treble: sing treble
trill: pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r'
triple-space: type with two empty spaces between lines
trivialise: make trivial or insignificant
troat: emit a cry intended to attract other animals; used especially of animals at rutting time
troll: praise or celebrate in song
troll: speak or recite rapidly or in a rolling voice
troll: sing loudly and without inhibition
trump: proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare
trumpet: proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
trumpet: utter in trumpet-like sounds
tsk: utter `tsk,' `tut,' or `tut-tut,' as in disapproval
turn a blind eye: refuse to acknowledge
tutor: be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
twang: pronounce with a nasal twang
tweedle: entice through the use of music
type: write by means of a keyboard with types
uncloak: reveal the true nature of
undeceive: free from deception or illusion
underline: draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to
underquote: quote a price lower than that quoted by (another seller)
undersign: sign at the bottom of (a document)
universalise: make universal
unspell: release from a spell
unteach: cause to disbelieve; teach someone the contrary of what he or she had learned earlier
unteach: cause to unlearn
update: bring up to date; supply with recent information
uphold: stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
vamp: act seductively with (someone)
vaticinate: foretell through or as if through the power of prophecy
verbalise: be verbose
verify: attach or append a legal verification to (a pleading or petition)
verse: familiarize through thorough study or experience
vex: subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
vindicate: clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
vindicate: maintain, uphold, or defend
visa: approve officially
visa: provide (a passport) with a visa
vitriol: subject to bitter verbal abuse
vocalise: pronounce as a vowel
voice: give voice to
volley: utter rapidly
volunteer: tell voluntarily
voodoo: bewitch by or as if by a voodoo
vouch: summon (a vouchee) into court to warrant or defend a title
vouch: give personal assurance; guarantee
vow: make a vow; promise
vroom: make a loud, roaring sound, as of a car engine, while moving
wake: make aware of
wanton: engage in amorous play
warn: notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
warn: notify, usually in advance
warn: ask to go away
warrant: provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
wash one's hands: to absolve oneself of responsibility or future blame
whang: attack forcefully
whiff: utter with a puff of air
whisper: speak softly; in a low voice
whistle: utter or express by whistling
whistle: give a signal by whistling
whitewash: exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
whoop: shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
whore: compromise oneself for money or other gains
wigwag: signal by or as if by a flag or light waved according to a code
will: decree or ordain
wisecrack: make a comment, usually ironic
wish: order politely; express a wish for
wish: make or express a wish
wolf-whistle: whistle or howl approvingly at a female, of males
wrestle: engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
write: communicate or express by writing
write in: write to an organization
write up: bring to public notice by writing, with praise or condemnation
x-ray: take an x-ray of something or somebody
yap: bark in a high-pitched tone
yarn: tell or spin a yarn