Full List
Race: To compete in speed. To move or progress swiftly.
- They will race to the finish line tomorrow.
- Her thoughts began to race as the deadline approached.
Radiate: To emit energy or heat. To display strongly or clearly.
- The sun radiates warmth and light.
- He seemed to radiate confidence during his speech.
Rage: To show intense anger. To continue violently or forcefully.
- She began to rage at the unfair decision.
- The storm raged all night long.
Rain: To fall as water drops from the sky. To shower something in abundance.
- It will rain this afternoon.
- Confetti rained down during the celebration.
Raise: To lift or move upward. To increase in amount or level.
- Please raise your hand if you know the answer.
- The company plans to raise prices next month.
Rake: To gather or smooth with a rake. To search or scrape together.
- He went outside to rake the leaves.
- They raked together enough money to buy tickets.
Rally: To come together for a cause. To recover in strength or spirit.
- The workers rallied for better conditions.
- She rallied after the illness and returned to work.
Ram: To strike with force. To push hard against.
- The car rammed into the fence.
- He rammed the box into the closet corner.
Ramp: To increase or rise sharply. To speed up development or effort.
- Production will ramp up next quarter.
- The excitement ramped as the concert drew near.
Randomize: To arrange in no particular order.
- The program can randomize the playlist for you.
Range: To extend or cover a certain area. To vary within limits.
- The mountains range across the northern border.
- Prices range from $5 to $50.
Rank: To arrange in order or position. To have a specified status or standing.
- The judges ranked the athletes by score.
- She ranks among the top researchers in her field.
Ransack: To search through and cause disorder. To plunder or loot.
- The burglars ransacked the house.
- He ransacked the drawer looking for his keys.
Rant: To speak loudly or angrily. To complain forcefully.
- He ranted about the unfair rules.
- She went on a rant about politics.
Rap: To strike quickly. To perform or speak rhythmically.
- She rapped on the door three times.
- He raps about life in the city.
Rapid-fire: To say or do quickly in succession.
- The teacher asked rapid-fire questions.
Rarefy: To make less dense. To refine or purify.
- The air rarefies at higher altitudes.
- The text rarefied into pure poetry.
Ratify: To formally approve or confirm.
- The treaty was ratified by the senate.
Ration: To distribute sparingly. To control the use of.
- Food was rationed during the war.
- She rationed her time carefully before the exam.
Rationalize: To explain logically. To justify with reasons.
- He rationalized his decision to leave early.
- She tried to rationalize her fear.
Rattle: To make a rapid knocking sound. To disturb or unsettle.
- The wind rattled the windows.
- The question rattled him during the interview.
Ravage: To cause severe damage.
- The wildfire ravaged the forest.
Rave: To speak with enthusiasm. To show wild anger.
- Critics raved about the new film.
- He raved at the referee’s decision.
Reach: To stretch out for something. To arrive at a place or goal.
- She reached for the top shelf.
- They reached the mountain summit.
React: To respond to a stimulus. To behave in a certain way due to circumstances.
- How will you react to the news?
- She reacted calmly to the emergency.
Read: To look at and understand written words. To interpret or study carefully.
- She loves to read novels.
- He read the situation perfectly.
Realign: To adjust to a new position.
- The dentist realigned her teeth with braces.
Realize: To become aware of. To make real or achieve.
- He suddenly realized his mistake.
- She realized her dream of traveling abroad.
Rear: To raise or bring up. To rise on hind legs.
- They rear cattle on the farm.
- The horse reared when startled.
Rearrange: To put in a new order.
- She rearranged the furniture in the living room.
Reassure: To comfort or remove doubt.
- He reassured her that everything was fine.
Rebound: To bounce back. To recover after a setback.
- The ball rebounded off the wall.
- She rebounded quickly after the breakup.
Rebuild: To construct again. To restore.
- They rebuilt the bridge after the flood.
- He worked to rebuild his confidence.
Rebut: To refute or argue against.
- The lawyer rebutted the witness’s claims.
Recall: To remember. To officially order return.
- I recall meeting her at the party.
- The company recalled the defective product.
Recant: To withdraw a statement.
- He recanted his earlier testimony.
Recap: To summarize.
- She recapped the meeting highlights.
Recast: To shape or form again. To assign new roles.
- The metal was recast into a new mold.
- The director recast the lead role.
Recede: To move back or retreat.
- The floodwaters receded overnight.
Receive: To get or accept. To experience.
- She received a package yesterday.
- The idea received strong support.
Recheck: To examine again.
- Always recheck your answers before submitting.
Reckon: To consider or suppose. To calculate.
- I reckon it will rain today.
- He reckoned the total cost at $200.
Reclaim: To recover possession of. To restore to a usable state.
- They reclaimed their land after the dispute.
- The wetlands were reclaimed for farming.
Recognize: To identify from knowledge. To officially accept or acknowledge.
- I recognized him from school.
- The country recognized the new government.
Recollect: To remember.
- I cannot recollect the exact date.
Recommend: To suggest as suitable. To advise.
- I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys history.
- The doctor recommended more rest.
Reconcile: To restore friendly relations. To make consistent.
- They reconciled after years of silence.
- He reconciled the differences in the accounts.
Record: To capture sound, video, or data. To officially write down.
- She recorded the concert on her phone.
- The secretary recorded the minutes of the meeting.
Recount: To tell in detail. To count again.
- He recounted his adventures abroad.
- The election votes were recounted.
Recover: To return to a normal state. To regain possession.
- She recovered quickly after surgery.
- The police recovered the stolen items.
