Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing

firm up

arrange firmly

 

protest

utter words of protest

 

vex

subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation

 

correspond

exchange messages

 

endanger

put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

 

command

demand as one's due

 

document

record in detail

 

define

give a definition for the meaning of a word

 

register

record in a public office or in a court of law

 

vilify

spread negative information about

 

dispute

take exception to

 

vocalise

utter speech sounds

 

tie down

restrain from independence by an obligation

 

disqualify

declare unfit

 

hoot

utter the characteristic sound of owls

 

claim

ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example

 

get off

cause to be acquitted; get off the hook; in a legal case

 

remonstrate

argue in protest or opposition

 

connect

join by means of communication equipment

 

sign

make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate