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accept / ə k ˈs e p t/ to agree to take something:

1. He asked me to marry him and I accepted.

2. She won't accept advice from anyone.

3. I accept that this will not be popular.

affect / ə ˈf e k t/ to
have an influence on someone or something, or
to cause a change in someone or something
1. Your opinion will not affect my decision.

2. Try not to let his problems affect you too much

agree / ə ˈɡriː/ to have the same opinion:

1. She agreed to let me go home early.

2. I totally agree with you .

3. I partly agree with you.

allow / ə ˈl aʊ/ to
give permission for someone to do something, or to
not prevent something from happening
1. His parents won't allow him to stay out late.

2. Smoking is not allowed in this hospital

answer /ˈæn s ə r/ to
say, write, or do something as a reaction to
a question, letter, etc.,
1. I repeated the question, but she didn't answer.

2. He answered me with a smile .

3. answer my phone.

appear / ə ˈ p ɪr/ to start to be seen or to be present:

1. He suddenly appeared in front of me.

2. I don't like to appear on TV.

3. It appears that there has been a mistake.

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apply / ə ˈ p l a ɪ/ to
request something, usually officially, especially in writing
or by sending in a form
1. Apply for a job.

2. Apply the cream to your face and neck.

3. You should apply in person.

to speak angrily to someone, telling that person that

argue /ˈɑːrɡj u ː/
you disagree with them
1. My brothers are always arguing.

2. I don't want to argue with you— just do it!

3. It's normal for couples to argue all the time.

arrive / ə ˈr a ɪ v / to reach a place, especially at the end of a journey:

1. Sorry for arriving late for a meeting.

2. The train arrived at the station 20 minutes late.

3. When will your train arrive?

ask /æs k / to put a question to someone, or to request an answer from

someone
1. Can I ask a question?

2. She asked the students their names.

3. He asked me to marry him

avoid / ə ˈ vɔɪ d / to stay away from someone or something

1. I leave early to avoid the traffic jam.

2. You should avoid eating fast foods.

3. Try to avoid foods which contain a lot of fat.

become / b ɪˈ kʌ m / to start to be
1. She’s studying to become a teacher.

2. His job has become his whole life.

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begin / b ɪˈɡɪ n / to start to happen or exist

1. Let's begin at page 9.

2. She began to cry.

3. When will you begin recruiting?

believe / b ɪˈ l iː v / to think that something is true, correct, or real

1. Believe me, she's not right for you.

2. He never believes me!

3. It's hard to believe that!

good : of a higher standard, or

better /ˈ b e t ə r/ comparative of
more suitable, pleasing, or effective than other things or people
1. He tries to better himself everyday .

2. Their success that season could not be bettered.

to arrange to have a seat, room, performer, etc. at

book / bʊk /
a particular time in the future
1. I booked a flight to Hanoi.

2. You should book early if we want to get a room.

3. The hotel is fully booked

break / b r e ɪ k / to
(cause something to) separate suddenly or violently into
two or more pieces, or to (cause something to) stop working by
being damaged:
1. Break a cup.

2. He broke the chocolate in two.

3. She broke the silence by coughing.

build / b ɪl d / to
make something by putting bricks or
other materials together:
1. I plan to build 10 new houses.
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2. We want to build a better life.

3. They're building a new bridge across the river.

buy / b a ɪ/ to get something by paying money for it:

1. He bought me this dress.

2. Where did you buy that dress?

3. I bought it from a friend for £10.

care / k e r/ 1. I don't care what he does.

2. She really cares about your job

carry /ˈ kæri/ to
hold something or someone with your hands, arms, or
on your back and transport it, him, or her from one place to another:
1. She carried her baby in her arms.

2. Policemen in many countries can carry guns.

3. Let me carry your bag.

catch / kætʃ/ to
take hold of something, especially something that
is moving through the air:
1. Throw it. I will catch it.

2. How many fish do you catch?

3. I caught her smoking in the room.

cause / kɔː z / to make something happen, especially something bad: 1. Do they

know what caused the fire?

1. Do they know what caused the fire?

2. The bad weather is causing problems for many farmers.

3. The bright light caused her to blink

change /tʃ e ɪ n dʒ/ to exchange one thing for another thing, especially of
a similar type
1. Her life changed completely when she won the lottery.
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2. Fame hasn't really changed him.

3. The lights change from red to green.

charge /tʃɑːr dʒ/ to

ask an amount of money for
something, especially a service or activity
1. The restaurant charged me £20 for lunch.

2. He only charged me half price.

3. They charge you $20.

check /tʃ e k / to
make certain that something or someone is correct, safe,
or suitable by examining it, him, or her quickly
1. Hang on—I just need to check my email.

2. Check your work before handing it in.

3. Check your work before handing it in.

to decide what you want from two or more things

choose /tʃ u ː z /
or possibilities:
1. Sarah chose her words carefully.

2. You'll have to choose whether to buy it or not.

3. Danny, come here and choose your ice cream.

clear / k lɪr/ to
remove or get rid of whatever is blocking or filling something,
or to stop being blocked or full:
1. It's your turn to clear the table.

2. I'll make the coffee if you clear the table.

close / k l oʊz / to (cause something to) change from being open to not
being open
1. Let's close the curtains.

2. The doors open and close automatically.

3. What time does the bank close?

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compare / k ə m ˈ p e r/ to examine or look for the difference between two or

more things
1. We compared the two reports carefully.

2. This house doesn't compare with our previous one.

3. have you compared prices in other shops?

concern / k ə n ˈs ɜ ːr n / to cause worry to someone 1. Please pay attention because this

information concerns all of you.

2. His attitude concerns me.

3. What I have to say to Amy doesn't concern you.

consider / k ə n ˈsɪ d ə r/ to spend time thinking about a possibility or making

a decision
1. We're considering buying a new car.

2. You should consider other people before you act.

contain / k ə n ˈt e ɪ n /

1. This drink doesn't contain any alcohol.

2. The bottle contains (= can hold) two litres.

continue / k ə n ˈtɪ n j u ː/ to have something inside or include something as

a part
1. She wants to continue working until she is 60.

2. He continued to ignore everything I was saying.

3. Please continue—I didn't mean to interrupt.

control / k ə n ˈtr oʊl/ to

order, limit, or rule something, or
someone's actions or behaviour
1. Try to control your breathing.

2. He can't control his feelings.

3. She controls 7.5% of the company.

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cost / kɔːst/ If
something costs an amount of money, you
must pay that amount to buy or do it
1. "How much does this book cost?" "It costs $10."

2. This trip will cost you $1,000.

to put or spread something over something, or to lie on

cover /ˈ kʌv ə r/
the surface of something
1.The light was so bright that I had to cover my eyes.

2. Cover the meat with a layer of cheese.

3. She covered him (up) with a blanket.

create / k ri ˈ e ɪt/ to make something new, or invent something: 1. The government

plans to create more jobs for young people.

2. It's important to create a good impression when you meet a new girl.

3. The reorganization has created a lot of bad feeling.

cut / kʌt/ to
break the surface of something, or to divide or make
something smaller, using a sharp tool, especially a knife
1. I cut a piece of birthday cake for them.

2. Now cut the tomatoes in half.

3. Buyers will bargain hard to cut the cost of the house they want.

4. His salary has been cut by ten per cent.

dance / dæn s/ to move the body and feet to music

1. The children are dancing around her.

2. Dance the tango.

decide / d ɪˈs a ɪ d / 1. I decide to go home early .

2. I decided I would try it.

3. I can't decide what to do.

describe / d ɪˈs k r a ɪ b / to say or write what someone or something is like

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1. Can you describe your new house to me?

2. Describe how you did it.

3. Just describe what happened.

design / d ɪˈ z a ɪ n / to
make or draw plans for something,
for example clothes or buildings
1. Can you design us a poster?

2. He designed and built his own house.

3. to design a car/a dress/an office

4. Adam designed and wrote the software.

determine / d ɪˈt ɜ ːr m ɪ n / to
control or influence something directly, or
to decide what will happen
1. They determined to start early.

2. People should be allowed to determine their own future.

3. I can’t determine why your phone isn’t working.

develop / d ɪˈ v e l ə p / to
(cause something to) grow or change into a
more advanced, larger, or stronger form
1. The child is developing normally.

2. She developed her business from nothing.

3. They developed their relationship over a number of years.

die / d a ɪ/ to stop being alive, either suddenly or slowly

1. She died young.

2. The old customs are dying.

3. His secret died with him.

Discuss /dɪˈskʌs/ to
talk about a subject with someone and tell each
other your ideas or opinions:
1. Have you discussed the problem with anyone?
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2. We need to discuss when we should go.

3. Stop shouting and let's discuss this now .

draw / d rɔː/ to
make a picture of something or someone with
a pencil or pen:
1. You draw beautifully.

2. She drew a house.

3. He's an excellent speaker who always draws a crowd.

dream / d riː m / to experience events and images in your mind while you
are sleeping
1. He dreamt about you last night .

2. I dreamt (that) I got the job.

3. She dreams of running her own business.

to move or travel on land in a motor vehicle, especially as

drive / d r a ɪ v /
the person controlling the vehicle's movement:
1. Don't drive so fast!

2. Could you drive me home?

3. He drives me crazy.

4. He leaves dirty clothes all over the floor and it's driving me mad

drop / d rɑː p / to fall or to allow something to fall

1. Be careful not to drop that plate.

2. Please, drop me near the bank.

3. I drop yoga and do aerobics instead

eat /iːt/ to
put or take food into the mouth, chew it (= crush it with
the teeth), and swallow it
1. I was too nervous to eat.

2. Would you like to eat pizza?

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3. When I've got a cold, I don't feel like eating.

end / e n d / to finish:
1. They decided to end their relationship.

2. They ended the play with a song.

enjoy /ɪ n ˈ dʒɔɪ/ to get pleasure from something

1. Thanks for a great evening.

2. Here's that book I promised you. Enjoy!

3. She likes her job because she enjoys meeting people.

enter /ˈ e n t ə r/ to come or go into a particular place 1. Please knock before entering.

2. You have to enter a password to access the computer.

3. Someone entered the room behind me.

establish /ɪˈstæb lɪʃ/ to start a company or organization that will continue for
a long time:
1. The organisation was established in 1992.

2. My brothers established a clothes business.

expect /ɪ k ˈs p e k t/ to think or believe something will happen, or someone

will arrive:
1. don't expect too much from him.

2. I didn’t expect him to become a successful writer.

3. He didn't expect to see me.

4. I expect (that) you'll find it somewhere in your bedroom.

explain /ɪ k ˈs p l e ɪ n / to
make
something clear or easy to understand by describing or
giving information about it
1. First, I'll explain the rules of the game.

2.Please could you explain why you're so late.

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3. She tried to explain but he wouldn't listen.

face /f e ɪs/ to
accept that
something unpleasant is true and start to deal with the situation 1. Most of
the rooms face the sea.

2. It's not easy to face the truth.

3. Let's face it, we're not going to win.

fail /f e ɪl/ to
not succeed in what you are trying to achieve or
are expected to do 1. She failed to get into FTU university.
2. What will you do if you fail?

3. He failed his driving test.

to suddenly go down onto the ground or towards

fall /fɔːl/
the ground without intending to or by accident
1. This price falls 30 percent.

2. He fell off his bike and broke his leg.

feel /fiːl/ to experience something physical or emotional

1. I know exactly how you feel.

2. How do you feel .

3. I don't feel comfortable in high heels.

4. He makes me feel annoyed

fight /f a ɪt/ to
use physical force to try to defeat another person or group of people
1. Fight a war.

2. My little brothers are always fighting.

3. I wish they wouldn't fight in front of the kids.

fill /fɪl/ to make or become full; to use empty space:

1. Please fill this glass for me.
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2. Smoke filled the room.

3. Fill in a form

find /f a ɪ n d / to
discover, especially where a thing or person is,
either unexpectedly or by searching, or to discover where to get or how
to achieve something
1. Can you find my bag for me?

2. I will try to find a solution to the problem.

3. I found (that) I could easily swim a mile.

finish /ˈfɪ n ɪʃ/ to complete something or come to the end of an activity

1. I'll call you when I've finished my homework.

2. The meeting will finish at 7p.m 3. Have you finished that book?