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Verbs Examples Beginning with the Letter B

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To carry or support the weight or burden of something physically, emotionally, or mentally.

To enhance or improve the visual appeal or attractiveness of something.

To adorn or decorate something or someone elaborately, often with a variety of decorative elements.

To cause someone to become confused, perplexed, or bewildered.

To make a plea or earnest request for something, typically in a humble or desperate manner.

To cause someone to feel confused, puzzled, or bewildered.

To serve as a sign, symbol, or indication of something, typically with a deeper or symbolic meaning.

To express deep sorrow, grief, or lamentation over a loss, misfortune, or distressing situation.

To hold someone or something responsible or accountable for a perceived fault, mistake, wrongdoing, or negative outcome.

To explode or release energy, typically accompanied by a loud noise and strong impact.

To combine or mix different elements or substances together to create a unified or harmonious whole.

To invoke or bestow divine favor, protection, or approval upon someone or something.

To launch a sudden, intense, and overwhelming attack or offensive.

To indicate or foreshadow a future event or outcome, often based on present circumstances or signs.

To run or move away suddenly and quickly, often with great speed.

To establish a close connection, emotional attachment, or mutual understanding between individuals or entities.

To increase, improve, or enhance something, often with the intention of raising its value, strength, effectiveness, or success.

To cause annoyance, disturbance, or inconvenience to someone or something.

To provide support, reinforcement, or preparation for something.

To excessively boast or express excessive pride about one's accomplishments, possessions, abilities, or qualities.

To transmit or disseminate information, typically through various media channels, to a wide audience.

To gather or group things together and secure them as a unified package.

To handle, perform, or execute something clumsily, incompetently, or in a manner that leads to mistakes, errors, or failures.

To express sorrow or regret for something, usually in a loud or dramatic way.

To divide or cut something into two equal or congruent parts, typically along a straight line or plane.

To think deeply or dwell on a particular thought or feeling for an extended period of time.

To confuse or perplex someone, typically by presenting something that is difficult to understand or make sense of.

To strike someone or something repeatedly and violently with a blunt object, typically with the intention to injure or kill.

To wave or shake something in a threatening or dramatic manner, typically a weapon or an object that is intended to be used as a weapon.

To remove or censor content from a literary work, typically to make it more appropriate for a general audience.

To speak rapidly and incoherently, producing unintelligible or nonsensical sounds or words.

To persistently and annoyingly pester or harass them, usually with the intention of achieving a desired outcome or response.

To signal or gesture to someone to come towards you, typically by using your hand or body language.

To leave something, typically property or assets, to someone in a will or testament.

To be deprived or robbed of something or someone that holds great significance or brings immense joy.

To see or observe something, often with a sense of wonder or admiration.

To speak or act in a way that diminishes the importance, value, or worth of someone or something.

To surge or swell outward in a large, rolling mass, often as a result of the forces of wind, heat, or movement.

To implore or beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something or give something.

To torment, harass, or cause trouble to someone or something persistently.

To be constantly plagued or troubled by difficulties, problems, or obstacles.

To cause someone to become confused, perplexed, or disoriented.

To be baffled or be bewildered when faced with a difficult, complex, or unexpected situation.

To indulge in a particular activity or behavior excessively and compulsively, often over a relatively short period of time.

To force someone or something to leave or go away from a particular place, often as a punishment or a means of getting rid of it.

To bring up or introduce a topic, idea, or subject for discussion or consideration, often in a sensitive or delicate manner.

To give a false or contradictory impression, often by concealing or misrepresenting the true nature, character, or circumstances of something.

To tarnish or sully someone's reputation by spreading false or damaging information.

To refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest or to express disapproval.

To feel resentment or bitterness towards someone who has something that one desires.

To enter into an engagement or formal agreement to marry someone.

To spoil, wither, or harm something, typically referring to the negative impact on plants, crops, or the general well-being of an area.

To swell or enlarge something, often to an abnormal or excessive degree.

To engage in petty arguments, disagreements, or quarrels, often over trivial or inconsequential matters.

To surround, besiege, or harass a person, place, or group persistently, typically with the intention of causing distress, exhaustion, or disruption.

To intimidate or bully someone through constant criticism or verbal abuse.

To carry out a task or job poorly, resulting in a substandard or defective outcome.

To give or grant something, often with a sense of honor, generosity, or kindness.

To support or strengthen, often with the addition of extra resources or encouragement.

To move around quickly and energetically, often with a sense of urgency or purpose.

To exchange goods, services, or commodities directly between individuals or groups without involving money.

To speak in a loud and intimidating manner, often intended to assert one's dominance or authority.

To impress or dazzle someone with something that is visually stunning or strikingly beautiful.

To surround and blockade a place, typically a city or fortress, with the intent of forcing those inside to surrender.

To talk excessively or foolishly, often without making any sense or without getting to the point.

To say something suddenly, impulsively, or without thinking, often revealing information or expressing a thought without prior consideration or intention.

To cause, produce or create something, especially a child or descendant.

To threaten to reveal embarrassing, damaging, or incriminating information about someone, usually for personal gain or to force them to do something.

To scold or criticize someone severely, often in a harsh or abusive manner.

To deceive or trick someone through clever or dishonest methods.

To charm, captivate, or deceive someone through artful persuasion or manipulation.

To corrupt, debase, or adulterate something, often by making it impure or inferior.

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