Full List
Label: To attach a piece of paper, cloth, or other material to something that gives information about it.
- She labeled each box with its contents before moving.
Labor: To work hard, especially physical work.
- They labored in the fields from sunrise to sunset.
Lace: To fasten by tying a cord or string, often through holes.
- He laced up his boots before the hike.
Lack: To be without something needed, wanted, or expected.
- The project failed because it lacked proper funding.
Lament: To express grief, sorrow, or regret.
- She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
Land: To arrive on the ground or surface of something, usually from the air or water.
- The plane landed safely despite the storm.
Last: To continue to exist or remain in good condition.
- The batteries lasted for almost a week.
Laugh: To make sounds and movements of the face and body that express amusement.
- The joke made everyone laugh out loud.
Launch: To start or set something in motion, such as a project, event, or spacecraft.
- The company launched a new smartphone model yesterday.
Lavish: To give in large amounts or without limit.
- They lavished praise on the performer after the show.
Lay: To put or place something down carefully.
- She laid the book on the table.
Lead: To guide or direct someone or something.
- She led the team to victory.
Leak: To allow liquid, gas, or information to escape from a hole or crack.
- The pipe is leaking under the sink.
Lean: To rest or incline against something for support.
- He leaned against the wall while waiting.
Leap: To jump high or a long distance.
- The cat leapt onto the windowsill.
Learn: To gain knowledge or skill through study or experience.
- She learned to play the piano at a young age.
Leave: To go away from a place or person.
Lecture: To give a formal talk or scold someone at length.
- The professor lectured on ancient history.
Lend: To give something temporarily with the expectation it will be returned.
- I lent her my umbrella during the rainstorm.
Let: To allow or permit something to happen.
- She let her children stay up late on weekends.
Level: To make something flat or even.
- They leveled the ground before building the house.
Liberate: To set someone or something free.
- The army liberated the town from occupation.
License: To give official permission to do or use something.
- The state licensed her to practice medicine.
Lift: To raise something higher, especially with physical effort.
- He lifted the box onto the shelf.
Light: To start something burning or make something bright.
- She lit a candle when the power went out.
Like: To find someone or something pleasant or enjoyable.
- “I like this painting very much.”
Limit: To set a boundary or restrict the amount of something.
- The teacher limited the test to one hour.
Link: To connect or join together.
- The study linked diet to better heart health.
List: To make or include items in a series.
- She listed her favorite books in the journal.
Listen: To pay attention to sounds or words.
- He listened carefully to the instructions.
Litigate: To take a dispute to court.
- The company litigated the matter for years.
Live: To remain alive or to have life in a particular place.
- They live in a small town by the sea.
Load: To put goods, passengers, or data into something.
- They loaded the truck with furniture.
Locate: To find or discover the position of something.
- The police located the missing child.
Lock: To fasten or secure something with a lock.
- Don’t forget to lock the door before leaving.
Lodge: To provide or stay in temporary living quarters.
- They lodged at a small inn near the mountains.
Log: To record events, data, or activities.
- The pilot logged over 5,000 hours of flight.
Long: To have a strong desire for something.
- She longed for a quiet evening at home.
Look: To direct one’s gaze toward something.
- He looked out the window at the rain.
Loom: To appear as large, shadowy, or threatening.
- The mountain loomed in the distance.
Loop: To move or form in a circular or curved path.
- The roller coaster looped upside down.
Lose: To be deprived of or fail to keep something.
- She lost her keys on the way home.
Love: To feel deep affection or attachment toward someone or something.
- They truly love spending time together.
Lower: To move something down to a lesser height or position.
- He lowered the blinds to block the sunlight.
Lubricate: To apply a substance to reduce friction.
- The mechanic lubricated the gears.
Luck: To chance upon something by fortune.
- He lucked into a job just when he needed it most.
Lull: To soothe or calm, often into sleep or relaxation.
- The soft music lulled the baby to sleep.
Lump: To group together or treat as one.
- They lumped all the complaints into a single report.
Lunge: To move forward suddenly, often with force.
- The dog lunged at the ball.
Lurk: To remain hidden, often with harmful intent.
- Danger lurked in the shadows of the alley.
