Hi everyone! I’ve put together a list of 150 common English verbs for you, each with its own example sentence to help you get the hang of them. As you make your way through the blog, why not grab a pen and paper and try coming up with some example sentences yourself?
Let’s get started…
150 Common English Verbs
1) begin
We begin our class at 9 AM sharp every day.
2) describe
Please describe the person you saw at the scene.
3) light
He used a match to light the candle.
4) walk
She likes to walk in the park after work.
5) change
I need to change my clothes before the party.
6) think
I think you have a great idea for our project.
7) catch
Can you catch the ball if I throw it to you?
8) wait
Wait here while I go get the tickets.
9) answer
Please answer the question with either “yes” or “no”.
10) kill
The farmer used a trap to kill the pests in the field.
11) join
Would you like to join our book club?
12) find
Sometimes it’s hard to find a good friend.
13) look
Look at the stars in the sky tonight.
14) want
I want a piece of cake for my birthday.
15) buy
They decided to buy a new car.
16) fall
Leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
17) work
She works as a nurse at the local hospital.
18) keep
Keep your room clean and organized.
19) play
My brother likes to play soccer on weekends.
20) could
I could help you with your homework if you want.
21) use
Please use a pen to fill out the form.
22) might
We might go to the beach if the weather is nice.
23) appear
A rainbow may appear after the rain.
24) fly
Birds fly south for the winter.
25) live
Many people live in New York City.
26) tell
Please tell me the truth about what happened.
27) win
She aims to win the gold medal in the swimming competition.
28) take
Don’t forget to take your umbrella; it might rain.
29) show
Can you show me how to solve this math problem?
30) close
Close the window before you leave the room.
31) turn
Turn the knob clockwise to open the door.
32) open
He opened the book to the first page.
33) earn
She works hard to earn a living for her family.
34) go
Let’s go to the movies tonight.
35) be
I want to be a doctor when I grow up.
36) start
Start your engines, the race is about to begin.
37) believe
I believe in being honest in all situations.
38) learn
We learn English by practicing every day.
39) love
They love to travel to new and exciting places.
40) stay
Stay at the table until you finish your dinner.
41) call
Please call me when you arrive.
42) let
Let me know if you need any help.
43) write
She writes in her journal every night.
44) stand
Stand up straight when you’re giving a presentation.
45) put
Put the groceries on the kitchen counter, please.
46) have
I have a pet cat named Whiskers.
47) listen
Listen carefully to the safety instructions.
48) plan
We plan to visit our grandparents this weekend.
49) speak
He can speak three languages fluently.
50) die
Flowers die if they don’t get enough water.
51) make
She makes the best chocolate chip cookies.
52) get
I need to get a new battery for my watch.
53) should
You should wear a helmet when you ride a bicycle.
54) try
Try to finish your work before the deadline.
55) seem
It seems like it’s going to be a hot day.
56) build
They plan to build a new library in the neighbourhood.
57) may
You may have a cookie after you finish your dinner.
58) send
I will send you the details by email.
59) cook
My father often cooks dinner on the weekends.
60) laugh
The funny movie made us laugh out loud.
61) sit
Please sit in the chair while you wait for your appointment.
62) leave
Don’t leave your bag unattended in the airport.
63) run
He runs three miles every morning to stay fit.
64) feel
I feel happy when I spend time with my family.
65) fix
Can you fix this leaky faucet?
66) set
She set the table for dinner.
67) lift
Please help me lift this heavy box.
68) give
Give me a call when you get home.
69) need
You need a passport to travel internationally.
70) serve
This restaurant serves the best Italian food in town.
71) come
Come here and look at what I found!
72) hold
Hold the door open for the person behind you.
73) must
You must stop at a red traffic light.
74) say
They say that eating carrots is good for your eyes.
75) do
Do your homework before you go out to play.
76) promise
I promise to return the book next week.
77) like
I like to read before going to bed.
78) bring
Please bring your textbook to class tomorrow.
79) improve
Practicing every day will improve your piano skills.
80) add
Add some sugar to your coffee if you like it sweet.
81) offer
The company offered me a new job.
82) know
I know how to solve the problem now.
83) would
Would you like some coffee or tea?
84) see
I can see the mountains from my window.
85) pay
You need to pay the bill before you leave the restaurant.
86) watch
We watch the news every evening.
87) eat
Don’t eat too much candy; it’s bad for your teeth.
88) happen
Accidents happen when you’re not careful.
89) remember
Remember to lock the door when you leave.
90) choose
You can choose any dessert from the menu.
91) reach
Reach for the top shelf to get the cookie jar.
92) plant
Every spring, we plant flowers in our garden.
93) cut
Be careful when you cut the vegetables.
94) create
She wants to create a mobile app for language learning.
95) read
I read an interesting article about space exploration.
96) understand
It’s important to understand the instructions before you begin.
97) agree
They finally agree on the terms of the contract.
98) clean
Please clean your room before you go outside.
99) avoid
Avoid walking alone late at night in unfamiliar places.
100) forgive
It’s sometimes hard to forgive when you’ve been hurt.
101) achieve
With hard work, you can achieve your goals.
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102) can
You can see the ocean from our hotel room.
103) provide
The organization provides food for those in need.
104) follow
Follow the signs to the exit.
105) grow
Children grow so fast.
106) meet
Let’s meet at the coffee shop at noon.
107) arrive
My parents will arrive at the airport at 6 PM.
108) decide
I can’t decide which dress to wear to the party.
109) include
The tour includes a visit to the museum.
110) freeze
Water will freeze if the temperature drops below zero.
111) continue
Continue straight ahead for two miles, then turn left.
112) enjoy
I enjoy spending time with my friends.
113) lose
Don’t lose hope; things will get better.
114) jump
The children love to jump in the puddles.
115) imagine
Imagine you could travel anywhere; where would you go?
116) drive
You must be careful when you drive in the snow.
117) lie
It’s wrong to lie about your age.
118) lend
Could you lend me a couple of dollars?
119) expect
I expect you to be on time for the meeting.
120) hang
Hang your coat on the hook by the door.
121) spend (time)
We plan to spend our vacation in Hawaii.
122) move
Move the table to the corner of the room, please.
123) lead
She will lead the team in the upcoming project.
124) break
Be careful not to break the glass.
125) discover
Scientists continue to discover new species in the rainforest.
126) dance
They love to dance salsa on Saturday nights.
127) paint
He wants to paint his room blue.
128) remain
Please remain seated until the plane comes to a complete stop.
129) guess
Can you guess the answer to this riddle?
130) hope
I hope to visit my family in India next year.
131) drink
It’s important to drink plenty of water every day.
132) exercise
It’s healthy to exercise for at least 30 minutes each day.
133) become
She hopes to become a doctor someday.
134) stop
Stop at the red light.
135) climb
The children love to climb the tree in our backyard.
136) mean
When he says “maybe,” he usually means “no.”
137) cover
Cover the pot to keep the water from boiling over.
138) allow
Our library allows you to borrow up to ten books at a time.
139) hear
Did you hear the thunder last night?
140) borrow
I need to borrow your notes from yesterday’s lecture.
141) consider
You should consider all the consequences before you act.
142) impress
The young athlete’s determination impresses everyone.
143) knock
Please knock on the door before you enter.
144) travel
They love to travel to different countries and experience new cultures.
145) fill
We need to fill the car with gas before our trip.
146) explain
Can you explain how this machine works?
147) forget
We should never forget the lessons of history.
148) draw
The artist will draw a portrait of the couple.
149) share
It’s nice to share your snacks with friends.
150) repair
The mechanic will repair the car by tomorrow.
And there you have it – 150 common English verbs to jazz up your sentences and give your speaking and writing skills a real boost. Increasing up your vocabulary with a variety of verb examples isn’t just about nailing grammar; it’s about making your writing sharp, clear, and fresh. Always keep an eye on the types of verbs you’re using – trust me, it makes a difference, even when it seems like a tiny detail. Now that you’ve gone through this list, you’ll start spotting verbs everywhere. It’s like unlocking a secret level in the language game. Happy verb hunting and see you next time!
