English Action Verbs Vocabulary List

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering common English verbs from the study worksheet.

check

To examine something in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition.

turn off

To stop the operation or flow of an electrical device or supply by using a switch.

fit

To be of the correct shape and size for someone or something.

arrive

To reach a destination at the end of a journey.

cost

To require the payment of a specified sum of money in order to be bought or obtained.

turn on

To start the operation or flow of an electrical device or supply by using a switch.

reach

To arrive at or extend out to touch, grasp, or achieve a particular point.

borrow

To take and use something belonging to someone else with the intention of returning it.

prefer

To like one thing or person better than another or others.

taste

To perceive or sample the flavor of food or drink using the mouth.

lend

To grant someone the temporary use of an item or money on the condition that it will be returned.

weigh

To measure or determine how heavy a person or object is.

rent

To pay someone for the temporary use of property, a vehicle, or other items.

repair

To fix or restore something damaged, broken, or not working properly.

boil

To reach or cause a liquid to reach the temperature at which it bubbles and turns into vapor.

wake up

To emerge from sleep and become conscious.

serve

To provide food, drink, or assistance to guests or customers.

believe

To accept something as true, genuine, or real.

feed

To give food to a person, animal, or infant.

look after

To take care of, attend to, or be responsible for someone or something.