Full List
Tab: To mark or designate with a tab or label. To choose or appoint.
- The manager tabbed her as the next team leader.
- He tabbed the folder with colored labels for easier reference.
Tack: To attach with tacks or a pin. To change course, especially in sailing.
- She tacked the poster to the wall.
- The boat tacked sharply to catch the wind.
Tackle: To confront or take on a challenge. To bring someone down in sports by grabbing or knocking them.
- They tackled the project with determination.
- The defender tackled the striker before he could score.
Tail: To follow or trail secretly. To move behind something in a line.
- The detective tailed the suspect through the alley.
- The children tailed behind their teacher on the trip.
Taint: To contaminate or spoil. To affect negatively or corrupt.
- The water supply was tainted by chemicals.
- His reputation was tainted by scandal.
Take: To grasp or capture. To accept or receive.
- Please take this package upstairs.
- She took the news calmly.
Talk: To speak in order to express thoughts. To negotiate or discuss.
- They talked about their future plans.
- The leaders talked to resolve the crisis.
Tame: To domesticate or make less wild. To control or reduce intensity.
- She tamed the wild horse with patience.
- He tried to tame his anger before speaking.
Tangle: To twist or knot together. To become involved in a messy situation.
- The wires tangled under the desk.
- He got tangled in legal troubles.
Tap: To strike lightly. To draw or take from a source.
- She tapped on the door before entering.
- The company tapped into new markets overseas.
Target: To aim at something. To focus on a particular group or objective.
- The ad campaign targeted young adults.
- The missile targeted the enemy base.
Tarnish: To lose luster, especially on metal. To damage someone’s reputation.
- The silverware tarnished after being left out.
- His lies tarnished his credibility.
Taste: To perceive flavor. To sample or try.
- She tasted the soup to check the seasoning.
- He tasted success after years of hard work.
Taunt: To provoke or mock with insults.
- The crowd taunted the losing team.
Tax: To impose a financial charge. To burden or strain.
- The government taxed luxury goods heavily.
- The long journey taxed his endurance.
Teach: To instruct or impart knowledge. To show by example.
- She teaches math at the local school.
- His actions taught me the value of honesty.
Team: To join or associate with others.
- They teamed up to complete the project.
Tear: To rip or pull apart. To move quickly.
- He tore the letter into pieces.
- The car tore down the highway.
Tease: To make fun of or provoke playfully. To tantalize by showing but withholding.
- The kids teased each other on the playground.
- The commercial teased the product without revealing much.
Telephone: To communicate by telephone.
- She telephoned her friend to share the news.
Tell: To say or narrate. To inform or reveal.
- He told her a funny story.
- She told the truth about what happened.
Temper: To moderate or soften. To strengthen metal through heating and cooling.
- She tempered her criticism with kindness.
- The blacksmith tempered the blade in cold water.
Tempt: To entice or lure. To provoke someone into doing something unwise.
- The aroma tempted him into buying the cake.
- He was tempted to skip work and stay home.
Tend: To take care of or look after. To be inclined toward.
- She tends the garden every morning.
- He tends to worry too much.
Terminate: To bring to an end. To dismiss from employment.
- The contract was terminated early.
- The company terminated five employees.
Terrify: To frighten intensely.
- The loud thunder terrified the children.
Test: To examine or assess. To try the quality or performance of something.
- The doctor tested her reflexes.
- They tested the new software before launch.
Thank: To express gratitude.
- She thanked him for his help.
Thaw: To melt after freezing. To become more relaxed or friendly.
- The ice thawed under the sun.
- The tense atmosphere thawed after the joke.
Theorize: To form or propose a theory.
- Scientists theorized about the planet’s origins.
Think: To form ideas or opinions. To consider or reflect.
- I think this plan will work.
- She thought deeply about the problem.
Threaten: To express intent to cause harm. To be likely to happen in a harmful way.
- The storm threatened to destroy crops.
- He threatened to call the police.
Thrill: To excite intensely. To cause shivering or trembling.
- The roller coaster thrilled the riders.
- The music thrilled her with emotion.
Thrive: To prosper or flourish. To grow vigorously.
- The business thrived in the new location.
- The plants thrived with plenty of sunlight.
Throw: To hurl through the air. To cause confusion or disorder.
- He threw the ball across the yard.
- The question threw her off balance.
Thrust: To push forcefully. To insert quickly.
- He thrust the sword into the ground.
- She thrust the letter into his hands.
Thumb: To press or flip with the thumb. To hitchhike by signaling with the thumb.
- She thumbed through the book.
- They thumbed a ride to the city.
Thump: To hit heavily. To beat or pound loudly.
- He thumped the table in anger.
- Her heart thumped with excitement.
Tie: To fasten with string or rope. To equal in score.
- She tied her shoelaces tightly.
- The teams tied in the final game.
Tighten: To make tight. To become more strict or firm.
- He tightened the bolts on the chair.
- The company tightened security rules.
Tilt: To lean or slant. To move in favor of something.
- The painting tilted slightly on the wall.
- The vote tilted toward approval.
Time: To measure or set duration. To schedule an event.
- The runner timed his sprint perfectly.
- She timed the meeting for 3 PM.
Tip: To give a gratuity. To tilt or overturn.
- He tipped the waiter generously.
- The chair tipped over suddenly.
Tire: To exhaust or cause fatigue. To lose interest.
- The long hike tired them out.
- He tired of the endless complaints.
Tolerate: To accept or endure. To allow the existence of.
- She tolerated the noise from the construction site.
- The school doesn’t tolerate bullying.
Top: To be higher than or exceed. To cover or finish with something on top.
- The singer topped the charts this week.
- She topped the cake with strawberries.
Torment: To cause severe suffering. To annoy persistently.
- Memories of failure tormented him.
- The children tormented their babysitter with pranks.
Toss: To throw lightly. To mix or shake.
- He tossed the keys onto the table.
- She tossed the salad with dressing.
Touch: To come into contact with. To affect emotionally.
- She touched the fabric to feel its softness.
- The story touched everyone in the audience.
Transform: To change completely in form or appearance.
- The city transformed into a cultural hub.
- The caterpillar transformed into a butterfly.
