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Idealize: To think of or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.
- She tends to idealize her childhood, remembering only the happy moments.
Identify: To recognize or be able to prove the identity of someone or something.
- The witness was able to identify the suspect in the lineup.
Idle: To spend time doing nothing; to move aimlessly.
- He idled around the park, waiting for his friends to arrive.
Ignite: To set something on fire; to spark an idea or emotion.
- The match ignited the dry wood instantly.
Ignore: To intentionally not pay attention to something or someone.
- She ignored his sarcastic comment and kept working.
Illustrate: To explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons.
- The teacher illustrated the concept with a simple drawing on the board.
Imagine: To form a mental image of something not present or real.
- Try to imagine a world without music.
Imitate: To copy the behavior, speech, or appearance of someone or something.
- The child imitated his father’s deep voice to make everyone laugh.
Immerse: To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or to submerge in a liquid.
- She immersed herself in the novel, forgetting about the time.
Immigrate: To move permanently to a new country to live there.
- Her grandparents immigrated to the United States in the 1950s.
Impeach: To formally accuse a public official of misconduct while in office.
- The legislature voted to impeach the governor for corruption.
Impede: To slow down or prevent progress or movement.
- Heavy traffic impeded their journey across the city.
Impel: To drive or urge someone to do something.
- His conscience impelled him to confess the truth.
Impersonate: To pretend to be someone else, often for entertainment or deception.
- The comedian impersonated famous actors to amuse the crowd.
Implant: To insert or fix something firmly in a person’s body or mind.
- The surgeon implanted a pacemaker to regulate her heartbeat.
Implement: To put a plan, system, or law into effect.
- The company implemented new safety measures after the accident.
Implicate: To show or suggest that someone is involved in a crime or wrongdoing.
- The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.
Imply: To suggest something without directly stating it.
- Her tone implied that she wasn’t happy with the decision.
Import: To bring goods or services into a country from abroad for sale.
- The company imports luxury cars from Germany.
Impose: To force something (such as a rule, tax, or limitation) to be accepted.
- The government imposed new regulations on online businesses.
Impress: To cause admiration or respect through quality or skill.
- His performance impressed even the harshest critics.
Improve: To make something better in quality or condition.
- She took lessons to improve her singing voice.
Improvise: To create or perform without preparation.
- The actor improvised his lines when he forgot the script.
Inaugurate: To formally begin or introduce something, especially in an official ceremony.
- The mayor inaugurated the new community center last week.
Incapacitate: To deprive someone of strength or ability.
- The injury incapacitated him for several months.
Incite: To encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior.
- The speech incited the crowd to protest.
Include: To contain as part of the whole.
- The package includes free installation services.
Incorporate: To combine something into a whole.
- The design incorporates modern and traditional elements.
Increase: To make or become greater in number, size, or degree.
- The store increased its prices after demand grew.
Incriminate: To suggest or show that someone is guilty of a crime.
- The hidden documents incriminated several senior officials.
Induce: To cause or persuade someone to do something.
- The doctor induced labor for the patient’s safety.
Indulge: To allow oneself to enjoy something pleasurable.
- She indulged in a slice of chocolate cake after dinner.
Infect: To transmit disease or contaminate.
- The virus infected thousands of people worldwide.
Infer: To conclude something based on evidence and reasoning.
- From his expression, she inferred that he was upset.
Infest: To overrun or inhabit a place in large numbers, usually in a harmful way.
- The old house was infested with termites.
Inflate: To fill something with air or gas; to make something larger or more important than it is.
- He inflated the balloon until it nearly burst.
Inflict: To cause someone to suffer harm or pain.
- The hurricane inflicted severe damage on the coastline.
Influence: To affect someone’s thoughts, behavior, or decisions.
- Her teacher greatly influenced her career choice.
Inform: To give knowledge or facts to someone.
- The manager informed the team of the new schedule.
Inhabit: To live in or occupy a place.
- Many species inhabit the rainforest.
Inhale: To breathe air, smoke, or gas into the lungs.
- She inhaled deeply before diving underwater.
Inherit: To receive something (money, property, traits) from someone after their death or by genetic transmission.
- He inherited his father’s old watch.
Initiate: To begin or start something.
- The company initiated a new training program.
Inject: To force a substance, especially a liquid, into something using a syringe or similar device.
- The nurse injected the vaccine into the patient’s arm.
Injure: To cause harm or damage to someone’s body.
- He injured his ankle while playing basketball.
Innovate: To introduce new ideas, methods, or products.
- The company continues to innovate in renewable energy technology.
Input: To enter data or information into a system or device.
- “Please input your password to continue.”
Inscribe: To write, carve, or engrave words or symbols on a surface.
- The artist inscribed his name on the sculpture.
Inspire: To fill someone with the urge or ability to do something creative or worthwhile.
- The coach’s speech inspired the team to victory.
Instruct: To teach or give directions on how to do something.
- The guide instructed the tourists to stay close to the group.
