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Verbs Examples Beginning with the Letter C

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To terminate, void, or revoke something that was previously arranged, planned, or scheduled.

To officially declare an individual as a saint within the Catholic Church.

To overturn, typically in reference to a boat or other watercraft.

To catch, seize, or gain control over something or someone.

To touch or stroke someone or something in a gentle and affectionate motion.

To engage in boisterous and noisy merrymaking or revelry, often involving excessive drinking and indulgence in pleasure.

To initiate or accelerate a reaction, transformation, or change.

To intercept or seize something in motion or flight, typically with the hands or a physical object.

To honor, rejoice, or commemorate a special event, achievement, or occasion.

To actively support, advocate for, or defend a cause, idea, or individual.

To take a risk or engage in an activity with an uncertain outcome or result.

To move forward with force or intensity, often involving a sudden and vigorous movement.

To diminish the value, quality, or perceived worth of something, often resulting in a decrease in price or overall desirability.

To hold something or someone dear and treating them with great affection, value, and care.

To experience a blockage or obstruction in the throat or airway, leading to difficulty in breathing.

To move or flow in a circular or continuous pattern.

To assert or state something as true, factual, or rightful.

To make something clear, more understandable, or more specific.

To purify, purge, or thoroughly clean something, whether it is a physical object, a space, or even a person.

To ascend or scale a height or incline, typically involving the use of hands, feet, or equipment for support.

To gently and persistently persuade, encourage, or entice someone to do something, often by using kind words, gestures, or actions.

To occur at the same time or occupy the same place.

To seize, capture, or grab someone or something by the neck or collar.

To gather or assemble things together, typically with the intention of accumulating or obtaining a specific set or quantity of items.

To secretly cooperate or work together, especially for an illegal or unethical purpose.

To actively engage in a fight or conflict, typically with the aim of overcoming or defeating an adversary or a challenging situation.

To merge or unite multiple elements, entities, or factors to form a unified whole.

To direct, order, or instruct someone to do something.

O honor, remember, or celebrate an important event, person, or occasion.

To express approval, admiration, or praise for someone or something.

To express or feel sympathy and sorrow for someone who is in a difficult or unfortunate situation.

To formally assign, authorize, or entrust someone, typically an individual or a group, with a specific task, responsibility, or project.

To dedicate or pledg oneself to a particular course of action, decision, or belief.

To follow or adhere to a request, rule, or law.

To consist of or include something as a part or component.

To cause worry, interest, or anxiety about something.

To make something more compact, concentrated, or concise.

To behave in a patronizing or superior manner towards others, often accompanied by a sense of superiority or arrogance.

To arrange or set up something, typically a system, device, or software, in a specific way to achieve a desired outcome or functionality.

To establish or verify the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

To legally take possession of someone's property, belongings, or assets by authority or through legal procedures.

To face or address a challenging or difficult situation, problem, or person directly, without avoidance or hesitation.

To cause a state of uncertainty, misunderstanding, or disorientation in someone or something.

To bring forth or summon something, often through the power of imagination, incantation, or magical means.

To join, link, or establish a relationship between two or more entities, concepts, or individuals.

To suggest or imply additional meanings, emotions, or associations beyond the explicit or literal definition of a word, phrase, or concept.

To overcome, defeat, or gain control over something or someone, typically through force, skill, or determination.

To contemplate, reflect upon, or give careful thought to a particular idea, concept, situation, or perspective.

To secretly plan or collaborate with others to do something that is usually illegal or harmful.

To limit, restrict, or confine someone or something within certain boundaries, parameters, or limitations.

To ingest or use something, typically in the context of food, drink, or resources.

To pollute, taint, or infect something with harmful or undesirable substances or elements.

To assert, argue, or actively maintain a particular stance, belief, or opinion.

To manage, direct, or regulate something or someone in order to influence or maintain order, stability, or desired outcomes.

To persuade or cause someone to believe or agree with a particular idea, opinion, or course of action.

To call together, summon, or assemble a group of individuals for a meeting, gathering, or formal session.

To work together or collaborate with others in order to achieve a common goal or objective.

To organize, harmonize, or align various elements, activities, or individuals to work together in a synchronized or cooperative manner towards a common goal or objective.

To identify and rectify errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies.

To communicate or exchange information with someone or something in a written or verbal manner.

To provide guidance, advice, or support to someone in order to help them make informed decisions or navigate a challenging situation.

To oppose, offset, or respond to something, often with the intention of neutralizing or negating its effect.

To place something over or on top of another object, surface, or area to conceal, protect, or include it.

To reduce a deceased person's body to ashes through the application of intense heat, typically in a specifically designed furnace known as a crematorium.

To accuse or incriminate someone, typically by providing evidence or making allegations of their involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.

To create or cause small, sharp, and irregular folds or wrinkles in a material or surface.

To express disapproval, negative judgment, or fault-finding towards something or someone.

To move from one side to another, often involving the act of traversing a physical boundary or obstacle.

To place or bestow a crown or a symbolic headpiece on someone's head as a sign of royalty, authority, or honor.

To gather, accumulate, or amass something gradually over time, resulting in a larger or more significant quantity or effect.

To restrain, limit, or control something, typically to prevent excess or undesirable behavior or to maintain order.

To modify or tailor something according to specific preferences, needs, or specifications.

To reduce, limit, or shorten something, often with the intention of making it more manageable or less extensive.

To comply with established rules, standards, expectations, or societal norms.

To violate or go against a rule, law, regulation, or agreement.

To make loud, sustained noise, often for the purpose of drawing attention or expressing strong emotion.

To fold or collapse something into a compact and organized form, much like the musical instrument of the same name.

To protect, preserve, or maintain something, usually something that is considered to be valuable or important.

To gain an advantage or benefit from a particular situation or circumstance.

To limit or restrict something within a specific boundary or set of conditions.

To plan or devise something in a clever or cunning way, often with the intention of achieving a specific goal or outcome.

To think deeply and carefully about something, often with the aim of understanding or solving a problem.

To form, develop, or create a conceptual understanding or mental representation of an idea, concept, or abstract notion.

To consider or think about something carefully and at length, often with a view to making a decision or coming to a conclusion.

To travel around something, typically an entire continent, island, or the world, by water, air, or land.

To transform a liquid or substance from a fluid or semi-liquid state into a solid or gel-like state as it cools or thickens.

To admit or acknowledge something, typically something that is considered to be wrong or a source of guilt.

To confirm or support something with additional evidence or information.

To make something complex, intricate, or overly complicated by adding unnecessary details, layers, or twists.

To overlook excuse or tolerate an action or behavior that is considered to be wrong or unacceptable.

To have a strong desire or longing for something that belongs to someone else.

To expresses a strong and intense desire or longing for something, often a specific object, experience, or sensation.

To skip or dance playfully, often with exaggerated movements or with a spring in one's step.

To behave or move around in a playful, lively, and often boisterous way.

To chuckle, laugh, or express amusement in a joyful and somewhat gleeful manner.

To interpret, understand or explain something it in a particular way.

To engage in conversation or to talk with another person or group.

To communicate, express, or transmit information, ideas, feelings, or objects from one person or place to another.

To engage in sexual intercourse between two animals or, more commonly, between two human beings.

To thicken or solidify a liquid, often through a chemical or biological process.

To ignite or burn something, typically as a result of a chemical reaction between a fuel and oxygen, accompanied by the release of heat and often light.

To tilt, sway, or lurch to one side, typically in an uncontrolled manner.

To climb or move in a laborious and often awkward manner, typically using one's hands and feet to ascend or traverse a steep or uneven surface.

To twist, distort, or deform something, typically an object, body part, or idea, in a way that deviates from its natural or expected shape or arrangement.

To suddenly and violently move in an involuntary and uncontrollable manner.

To dedicate or set something apart as sacred or holy, often with a formal ceremony or ritual.

To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or incorrect through evidence or logical argumentation.

To bring separate or distinct elements together to form a unified entity.

To work together with one or more people to achieve a shared goal or objective.

To gather, organize, and compare different pieces of information, documents, or data to create a structured and comprehensive whole.

To collect, gather, and assemble information or data from various sources in order to create a single document, list, or other organized resource.

To link or combine things together in a series or sequence, usually in a logical or meaningful way.

To bring together or combine multiple things into a single, stronger, and more efficient entity.

To form, establish, or compose something, often by combining various elements or parts to create a whole.

To bring together or assemble a group of people, typically for a specific purpose or to discuss a particular matter.

To persuade or coax someone gently or flatteringly, often in order to get them to do something they are unwilling or reluctant to do.

To force or obligate someone to do something, often through the use of pressure, authority, or persuasion.

To tighten or compress something, often resulting in a reduction in its size or volume.

To use force or intimidation to make someone do something that they are unwilling or resistant to do.

To take possession or control of something, usually by force or authority.

To rub or irritate the skin or other surface by constant friction or pressure.

To examine and remove or suppress information, opinions, or artistic expression that are considered objectionable or harmful by those in authority.

To mix or merge two or more different things together, often in a way that causes confusion or misunderstanding.

To cause confusion, perplexity, or bewilderment in someone or something.

To confirm or verify that something meets specific requirements, standards, or qualifications.

To make up for or to provide a substitute for something that is missing, lacking or insufficient.

To entrust something or someone to the care of another person or entity for safekeeping or disposal.

To feel discomfort or embarrassment, often as a result of witnessing or experiencing something awkward or unpleasant.

To criticize or scold someone severely, often as a form of punishment or disciplinary action.

To put questions to someone, often in a systematic and structured way.

To discuss or consult with someone to come to a decision or make a judgement about a particular matter.

To assert or claim the opposite of what someone else has said or what is already known to be true.

To hide or keep something out of sight, often with the intention of preventing others from discovering or knowing about it.

To make petty or trivial objections, criticisms, or complaints, often with the intention of finding fault or nitpicking over minor details.

To dispute or challenge something, particularly an idea or a statement, often in a vigorous and argumentative manner.

To understand, grasp, or fully apprehend the meaning or significance of something.

To share personal or private information or feelings with someone else in a trusting manner.

To provide comfort and solace to someone who is experiencing emotional pain, distress or sadness.

To reach a peak, the highest point, or the conclusion of a development.

To separate a liquid such as milk, cream, or sauce into curds or lumps.

To foster, nurture, or develop something, such as skills, relationships, qualities, or land, through deliberate effort and care.

To recover one's health and strength after an illness or injury.

To adjust or standardize a device, instrument, or system to ensure accurate and consistent performance.

To attract and hold the attention and interest of someone typically by being fascinating, charming, or engaging.

To restrict or limit the movement or freedom of a person or group.

To live together with someone, typically in a romantic or intimate relationship, without being married.

To come together or meet at a common point, either physically or metaphorically.

To gather, collect, or enclose something, often with the intention of keeping it organized, controlled, or contained within a specific area.

To scold, rebuke, or express disapproval towards someone for their behavior or actions.

To express strong disapproval or criticism of someone or something.

To surrender, cease resisting, or accept defeat, especially after a struggle or competition.

To yield, acknowledge, or accept something as true or valid, often with reluctance.

To agree with someone else's opinion or to share the same point of view.

To enlist someone into military service or compel them to serve in the armed forces, typically during times of war or national emergency.

To challenging the validity, correctness, or fairness of a particular assertion, decision, or position.

To come together in a group or to gather in a specific place.

To have a conversation or discussion, especially an informal one.

To develop, formulate, and bring forth innovative notions, plans, or thoughts from the mind.

To carefully combine or mix different elements to create something new.

To criticize or reprimand someone severely, especially in a public or formal way.

To secretly cooperate or conspire with others to do something that is illegal or unethical.

To behave or conduct oneself in a particular manner, often in accordance with established norms or standards of behavior.

To gradually deteriorate or disintegrate a material, usually caused by a chemical reaction.

To avoid or get around something, often by using a clever or indirect approach.

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