Full List
Gain: To obtain or secure something desired, often through effort.
- She worked hard to gain their trust.
Gamble: To risk money, possessions, or opportunities on an uncertain outcome.
- He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
Garner: To collect or gather something, especially information or support.
- The book garnered praise from critics worldwide.
Gasp: To suddenly inhale sharply, often in surprise or shock.
- She gasped when she saw the fireworks burst overhead.
Gather: To bring things or people together into one group.
- The children gathered around the campfire.
Gauge: To measure or estimate the size, amount, or degree of something.
- He tried to gauge her reaction before speaking.
Gawk: To stare openly and rudely, often with amazement.
- Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking by.
Gaze: To look steadily and intently, often with admiration.
- They gazed at the stars in silence.
Generate: To produce or create something, such as energy, ideas, or results.
- The engine generates electricity for the entire building.
Get: To obtain, receive, or come into possession of something.
- “I need to get some groceries before dinner.”
Giggle: To laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly or nervous way.
- The children giggled at the clown’s funny face.
Give: To freely transfer possession of something to someone.
- She gave him a gift for his birthday.
Glance: To take a brief or quick look.
- He glanced at his phone before putting it away.
Glare: To look at someone or something angrily or fiercely.
- The teacher glared at the students for talking during class.
Glitter: To shine with a bright, shimmering light.
- The ornaments glittered under the tree lights.
Glisten: To shine with a soft and reflected light.
- Raindrops glistened on the windowpane.
Glide: To move smoothly and effortlessly.
- The skater glided across the ice with ease.
Glimpse: To see something for a very short time or only partly.
- She glimpsed a shadow moving in the alley.
Gloat: To dwell on one’s own success or another’s misfortune with smugness.
- He couldn’t resist gloating after winning the game.
Globalize: To make something extend or operate worldwide.
- The company aims to globalize its products.
Glorify: To praise or honor something in an exaggerated way.
- The film glorifies the bravery of its heroes.
Glow: To shine steadily with a soft light.
- The lantern glowed in the dark forest.
Glue: To attach or stick things together with adhesive.
- He glued the pieces of the puzzle onto cardboard.
Gnaw: To bite or chew something persistently.
- The puppy gnawed on the wooden table leg.
Go: To move from one place to another; to leave.
- We decided to go for a walk in the park.
Gobble: To eat something quickly and greedily.
- He gobbled down the pizza in minutes.
Govern: To control, direct, or strongly influence the actions of a group or country.
- The president governs the nation with authority.
Grab: To seize something suddenly and roughly.
- She grabbed her coat and rushed out the door.
Grace: To honor or dignify by one’s presence.
- The artist’s paintings graced the gallery walls.
Graduate: To complete an academic program and earn a degree.
- He will graduate from college next spring.
Grant: To agree to give or allow something.
- The committee granted her permission to speak.
Grapple: To wrestle or struggle physically or mentally with something.
- She grappled with the tough decision for days.
Grasp: To seize or hold firmly; to understand clearly.
- He grasped the rope tightly.
Grate: To shred food into small pieces by rubbing against a rough surface.
- She grated cheese for the pasta.
Gratify: To please or satisfy someone.
- The praise gratified his hard work.
Grave: To carve or cut words or designs into a hard surface.
- The jeweler graved initials into the ring.
Grease: To apply oil or fat to prevent sticking.
- He greased the pan before baking the cake.
Greet: To meet someone with words or actions showing kindness.
- They greeted each other with a hug.
Grill: To cook food over direct heat; also, to question intensely.
- They grilled burgers in the backyard.
Grimace: To twist one’s face in an expression of pain or disgust.
- He grimaced at the sour taste.
Grind: To crush into small pieces or powder by rubbing.
- She ground the coffee beans fresh every morning.
Grin: To smile broadly, often showing teeth.
- He grinned when he heard the good news.
Grip: To hold something firmly.
- She gripped the steering wheel tightly.
Groan: To make a low sound of pain, effort, or disapproval.
- The students groaned at the surprise quiz.
Groom: To clean, brush, or prepare someone or something.
- She groomed her horse before the race.
Groove: To enjoy and move rhythmically to music.
- They grooved to the beat all night.
Grow: To increase in size, develop, or mature.
- The plant grew taller every day.
Grumble: To complain in a low or muttering voice.
- He grumbled about the long wait at the café.
Guarantee: To promise that something will happen or be true.
- The store guarantees a full refund if you’re not satisfied.
Guard: To protect from harm or danger.
- The soldiers guarded the entrance to the castle.
