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38 Verbs That Start With DR

Part of Speech:
Word Definitions Synonyms
draft (verb) engage somebody to enter the army Synonyms: enlist, muster in
(verb) draw up an outline or sketch for something Synonyms: outline
(verb) make a blueprint of Synonyms: blueprint, draught
drag (verb) proceed for an extended period of time Synonyms: drag on, drag out
(verb) persuade to come away from something attractive or interesting
(verb) suck in or take (air) Synonyms: draw, puff
(verb) pull, as against a resistance
(verb) draw slowly or heavily Synonyms: cart, hale, haul
(verb) search (as the bottom of a body of water) for something valuable or lost Synonyms: dredge
(verb) to lag or linger behind Synonyms: drop back, drop behind, get behind, hang back, trail
(verb) walk without lifting the feet Synonyms: scuff
(verb) move slowly and as if with great effort
(verb) use an input device to move objects on the screen, or to select items (such as commands from a menu); drag the slider to increase or decrease rate; drag the handles on the image to resize it
(verb) force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action Synonyms: drag in, embroil, sweep, sweep up, tangle
draggle (verb) make wet and dirty, as from rain Synonyms: bedraggle
dragoon (verb) compel by coercion, threats, or crude means Synonyms: railroad, sandbag
(verb) subjugate by imposing troops
drain (verb) empty of liquid; drain the liquid from
(verb) make weak Synonyms: debilitate, enfeeble
(verb) deplete of resources
(verb) flow off gradually Synonyms: run out
dramatise (verb) add details to Synonyms: aggrandise, aggrandize, blow up, dramatize, embellish, embroider, lard, pad
(verb) represent something in a dramatic manner Synonyms: dramatize
(verb) put into dramatic form Synonyms: adopt, dramatize
dramatize (verb) add details to Synonyms: aggrandise, aggrandize, blow up, dramatise, embellish, embroider, lard, pad
(verb) represent something in a dramatic manner Synonyms: dramatise
(verb) put into dramatic form Synonyms: adopt, dramatise
drape (verb) arrange in a particular way
(verb) place casually
(verb) cover as if with clothing Synonyms: cloak, clothe, robe
(verb) cover or dress loosely with cloth
draught (verb) make a blueprint of Synonyms: blueprint, draft
draw (verb) cause to localize at one point
(verb) shrink
(verb) flatten, stretch, or mold metal or glass, by rolling or by pulling it through a die or by stretching
(verb) remove the entrails of Synonyms: disembowel, eviscerate
(verb) reduce the diameter of (a wire or metal rod) by pulling it through a die
(verb) bring or lead someone to a certain action or condition
(verb) steep; pass through a strainer
(verb) make, formulate, or derive in the mind Synonyms: make
(verb) select or take in from a given group or region
(verb) give a description of Synonyms: depict, describe
(verb) finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc. Synonyms: tie
(verb) choose at random Synonyms: cast
(verb) suck in or take (air) Synonyms: drag, puff
(verb) make a mark or lines on a surface Synonyms: delineate, describe, line, trace
(verb) move or pull so as to cover or uncover something
(verb) cause to move by pulling Synonyms: pull
(verb) take in, also metaphorically Synonyms: absorb, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, take in, take up
(verb) direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes Synonyms: attract, draw in, pull, pull in
(verb) stretch back a bowstring (on an archer's bow) Synonyms: pull back
(verb) pass over, across, or through Synonyms: guide, pass, run
(verb) thread on or as if on a string Synonyms: string, thread
(verb) represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface
(verb) earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher Synonyms: get
(verb) engage in drawing
(verb) write a legal document or paper
(verb) elicit responses, such as objections, criticism, applause, etc.
(verb) take liquid out of a container or well Synonyms: take out
(verb) bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover Synonyms: get out, pull, pull out, take out
(verb) move or go steadily or gradually
(verb) to obtain a liquid from somewhere
(verb) cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense Synonyms: pull
(verb) get or derive Synonyms: reap
(verb) remove (a commodity) from (a supply source) Synonyms: draw off, take out, withdraw
(verb) pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him Synonyms: draw and quarter, quarter
(verb) allow a draft
(verb) require a specified depth for floating
drawl (verb) lengthen and slow down or draw out
dread (verb) be afraid or scared of; be frightened of Synonyms: fear
dream (verb) have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy Synonyms: daydream, stargaze, woolgather
(verb) experience while sleeping
dredge (verb) remove with a power shovel, usually from a bottom of a body of water
(verb) search (as the bottom of a body of water) for something valuable or lost Synonyms: drag
(verb) cover before cooking
drench (verb) cover with liquid; pour liquid onto Synonyms: douse, dowse, soak, sop, souse
(verb) permeate or impregnate Synonyms: imbrue
(verb) force to drink
(verb) drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged Synonyms: swamp
dress (verb) put on clothes Synonyms: get dressed
(verb) provide with clothes or put clothes on Synonyms: apparel, clothe, enclothe, fit out, garb, garment, habilitate, raiment, tog
(verb) apply a bandage or medication to
(verb) arrange attractively Synonyms: arrange, coif, coiffe, coiffure, do, set
(verb) dress or groom with elaborate care Synonyms: plume, preen, primp
(verb) give a neat appearance to Synonyms: curry, groom
(verb) dress in a certain manner Synonyms: dress up
(verb) kill and prepare for market or consumption Synonyms: dress out
(verb) convert into leather
(verb) put a dressing on
(verb) put a finish on
(verb) cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of Synonyms: clip, crop, cut back, lop, prune, snip, trim
(verb) provide with decoration Synonyms: decorate
(verb) cut down rough-hewn (lumber) to standard thickness and width
(verb) decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods Synonyms: garnish, trim
(verb) arrange in ranks Synonyms: line up
dribble (verb) let saliva drivel from the mouth Synonyms: drivel, drool, slabber, slaver, slobber
(verb) propel Synonyms: carry
(verb) let or cause to fall in drops Synonyms: drip, drop
(verb) run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream Synonyms: filter, trickle
drift (verb) be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current
(verb) be subject to fluctuation
(verb) drive slowly and far afield for grazing
(verb) move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment Synonyms: cast, ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, stray, swan, tramp, vagabond, wander
(verb) be in motion due to some air or water current Synonyms: be adrift, blow, float
(verb) wander from a direct course or at random Synonyms: err, stray
(verb) move in an unhurried fashion
(verb) cause to be carried by a current
(verb) live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely Synonyms: freewheel
(verb) vary or move from a fixed point or course
drill (verb) learn by repetition Synonyms: exercise, practice, practise
(verb) teach by repetition
(verb) train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
(verb) undergo military training or do military exercises
(verb) make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool Synonyms: bore
drink (verb) be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to Synonyms: drink in
(verb) take in liquids Synonyms: imbibe
(verb) consume alcohol Synonyms: booze, fuddle, hit the bottle
(verb) drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic Synonyms: tope
(verb) propose a toast to Synonyms: pledge, salute, toast, wassail
drip (verb) let or cause to fall in drops Synonyms: dribble, drop
(verb) fall in drops
drive (verb) move into a desired direction of discourse Synonyms: aim, get
(verb) (hunting) chase from cover into more open ground
(verb) (hunting) search for game
(verb) cause to function by supplying the force or power for or by controlling
(verb) force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically Synonyms: force, ram
(verb) cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force
(verb) hit very hard, as by swinging a bat horizontally
(verb) strike with a driver, as in teeing off
(verb) excavate horizontally
(verb) push, propel, or press with force
(verb) cause to move back by force or influence Synonyms: beat back, force back, push back, repel, repulse
(verb) compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment
(verb) travel or be transported in a vehicle Synonyms: motor
(verb) operate or control a vehicle
(verb) cause someone or something to move by driving
(verb) move by being propelled by a force
(verb) urge forward
(verb) proceed along in a vehicle Synonyms: take
(verb) strive and make an effort to reach a goal Synonyms: labor, labour, push, tug
(verb) to compel or force or urge relentlessly or exert coercive pressure on, or motivate strongly
(verb) work as a driver
(verb) have certain properties when driven Synonyms: ride
drivel (verb) let saliva drivel from the mouth Synonyms: dribble, drool, slabber, slaver, slobber
drizzle (verb) moisten with fine drops Synonyms: moisten
(verb) rain lightly Synonyms: mizzle
drone (verb) talk in a monotonous voice Synonyms: drone on
(verb) make a monotonous low dull sound
drool (verb) let saliva drivel from the mouth Synonyms: dribble, drivel, slabber, slaver, slobber
(verb) be envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something Synonyms: salivate
droop (verb) become limp Synonyms: wilt
(verb) droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness Synonyms: flag, sag, swag
(verb) hang loosely or laxly Synonyms: loll
drop (verb) give birth; used for animals
(verb) grow progressively worse Synonyms: degenerate, deteriorate, devolve
(verb) go down in value
(verb) stop pursuing or acting Synonyms: knock off
(verb) change from one level to another
(verb) lower the pitch of (musical notes) Synonyms: flatten
(verb) fall or sink into a state of exhaustion or death
(verb) leave undone or leave out Synonyms: leave out, miss, neglect, omit, overleap, overlook, pretermit
(verb) omit (a letter or syllable) in speaking or writing
(verb) utter with seeming casualness
(verb) lose (a game)
(verb) take (a drug, especially LSD), by mouth
(verb) remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave Synonyms: discharge, drop off, put down, set down, unload
(verb) to remove Synonyms: cast, cast off, shake off, shed, throw, throw away, throw off
(verb) cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow Synonyms: cut down, fell, strike down
(verb) let or cause to fall in drops Synonyms: dribble, drip
(verb) to fall vertically
(verb) let fall to the ground
(verb) fall or descend to a lower place or level Synonyms: drop down, sink
(verb) pay out Synonyms: expend, spend
(verb) stop associating with Synonyms: dismiss, send away, send packing
(verb) terminate an association with
(verb) hang loosely Synonyms: dangle, swing
dropforge (verb) forge with a dropforge
dropkick (verb) make the point after a touchdown with a dropkick Synonyms: drop-kick
(verb) drop and kick (a ball) as it touches the ground, as for a field goal Synonyms: drop-kick
drown (verb) die from being submerged in water, getting water into the lungs, and asphyxiating
(verb) kill by submerging in water
(verb) get rid of as if by submerging
(verb) cover completely or make imperceptible Synonyms: overwhelm, submerge
(verb) be in danger of dying from submersion in a liquid and asphyxiation
(verb) be covered with or submerged in a liquid Synonyms: swim
drowse (verb) be on the verge of sleeping
(verb) sleep lightly or for a short period of time Synonyms: doze, snooze
drub (verb) beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight Synonyms: bat, clobber, cream, lick, thrash
drudge (verb) work hard Synonyms: dig, fag, grind, labor, labour, moil, toil, travail
drug (verb) administer a drug to Synonyms: dose
(verb) use recreational drugs Synonyms: do drugs
drum (verb) study intensively, as before an exam Synonyms: bone, bone up, cram, get up, grind away, mug up, swot, swot up
(verb) play a percussion instrument
(verb) make a rhythmic sound Synonyms: beat, thrum
dry (verb) become dry or drier Synonyms: dry out
(verb) remove the moisture from and make dry Synonyms: dry out
drydock (verb) maneuver (a ship) into a drydock Synonyms: dry-dock

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