Lingo

Triple-Form Action Verbs

13 Words

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arise
1.
a
rise
Verb

to stand up or get up from a sitting position

As the judge entered the courtroom, everyone in attendance respectfully arose out of courtesy.

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awake
2.
a
wake
Adjective

not in a state of sleep or unconsciousness

He was fully awake and alert during the early morning meeting.

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ring
3.
ring
Noun

a small, round band of metal such as gold, silver, etc. that we wear on our finger, and is often decorated with precious stones

He bought a silver ring with a blue gemstone for his mother's birthday.

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throw
4.
throw
Verb

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

Be careful not to throw stones at the windows.

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withdraw
5.
with
draw
Verb

to take money out of an account, fund, or financial institution

She visited the ATM to withdraw some cash for groceries.

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begin
6.
be
gin
Verb

to do or experience the first part of something

Let's begin the cooking process by chopping the vegetables.

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steal
7.
steal
Verb

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

She steals cookies from the jar when no one is looking.

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bid
8.
bid
Verb

to offer a particular price for something, usually at an auction

He decided to bid $500 for the painting at the auction.

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bite
9.
bite
Verb

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

The dog warned the intruder by growling before attempting to bite.

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sing
10.
sing
Verb

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

At the karaoke night, everyone got a chance to sing.

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slay
11.
slay
Verb

to intentionally cause someone's death with planning and purpose

The villain plotted to slay the hero in a cunning and deliberate manner.

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draw
12.
draw
Verb

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

He drew a cute cat on the paper for his little sister.

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lie
13.
lie
Verb

to intentionally say or write something that is not true

She lies about her age to seem older.

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