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1045 Verbs That Start With S

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Word Definitions Synonyms
sentimentize (verb) act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression Synonyms: sentimentalise, sentimentalize, sentimentise
separate (verb) become separated into pieces or fragments Synonyms: break, come apart, fall apart, split up
(verb) divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork Synonyms: branch, fork, furcate, ramify
(verb) arrange or order by classes or categories Synonyms: assort, class, classify, sort, sort out
(verb) mark as different Synonyms: differentiate, distinguish, secern, secernate, severalise, severalize, tell, tell apart
(verb) move or break apart Synonyms: divide, part
(verb) force, take, or pull apart Synonyms: disunite, divide, part
(verb) divide into components or constituents
(verb) go one's own way; move apart Synonyms: part, split
(verb) make a division or separation Synonyms: divide
(verb) treat differently on the basis of sex or race Synonyms: discriminate, single out
(verb) separate into parts or portions Synonyms: carve up, dissever, divide, split, split up
(verb) discontinue an association or relation; go different ways Synonyms: break, break up, part, split, split up
(verb) act as a barrier between; stand between Synonyms: divide
sequence (verb) arrange in a sequence
(verb) determine the order of constituents in
sequester (verb) keep away from others Synonyms: seclude, sequestrate, withdraw
(verb) set apart from others Synonyms: isolate, keep apart, sequestrate, set apart
(verb) undergo sequestration by forming a stable compound with an ion
(verb) take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority Synonyms: attach, confiscate, impound, seize
(verb) requisition forcibly, as of enemy property
sequestrate (verb) set apart from others Synonyms: isolate, keep apart, sequester, set apart
(verb) keep away from others Synonyms: seclude, sequester, withdraw
serenade (verb) sing and play for somebody
serialise (verb) arrange serially Synonyms: serialize
serialize (verb) arrange serially Synonyms: serialise
sermonise (verb) speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements Synonyms: moralise, moralize, preachify, sermonize
sermonize (verb) speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements Synonyms: moralise, moralize, preachify, sermonise
serrate (verb) make saw-toothed or jag the edge of
serve (verb) do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
(verb) put the ball into play
(verb) provide (usually but not necessarily food) Synonyms: dish, dish out, dish up, serve up
(verb) help to some food; help with food or drink Synonyms: help
(verb) deliver a warrant or summons to someone Synonyms: process, swear out
(verb) mate with Synonyms: service
(verb) be used by; as of a utility Synonyms: service
(verb) work for, or be a servant to Synonyms: assist, attend, attend to, wait on
(verb) devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
(verb) do military service
(verb) spend time in prison or in a labor camp Synonyms: do
(verb) contribute or conduce to
(verb) promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to Synonyms: serve well
(verb) serve a purpose, role, or function Synonyms: function
(verb) be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity Synonyms: answer, do, suffice
service (verb) make fit for use
(verb) mate with Synonyms: serve
(verb) be used by; as of a utility Synonyms: serve
set (verb) arrange attractively Synonyms: arrange, coif, coiffe, coiffure, do, dress
(verb) produce fruit Synonyms: fructify
(verb) alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard Synonyms: adjust, correct
(verb) put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
(verb) set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
(verb) equip with sails or masts Synonyms: rig, set up
(verb) become gelatinous Synonyms: congeal, jell
(verb) make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc Synonyms: fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set up
(verb) get ready for a particular purpose or event Synonyms: lay out, set up
(verb) fix conclusively or authoritatively Synonyms: determine
(verb) estimate Synonyms: place, put
(verb) decide upon or fix definitely Synonyms: define, determine, fix, limit, specify
(verb) establish as the highest level or best performance Synonyms: mark
(verb) urge to attack someone Synonyms: sic
(verb) put into a certain place or abstract location Synonyms: lay, place, pose, position, put
(verb) fix in a border
(verb) give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
(verb) insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) Synonyms: countersink
(verb) put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground Synonyms: plant
(verb) put into a position that will restore a normal state
(verb) adapt for performance in a different way Synonyms: arrange
(verb) locate Synonyms: localise, localize, place
(verb) set in type Synonyms: typeset
(verb) apply or start
(verb) disappear beyond the horizon Synonyms: go down, go under
settle (verb) take up residence and become established Synonyms: locate
(verb) form a community
(verb) become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style Synonyms: root, settle down, steady down, take root
(verb) establish or develop as a residence
(verb) make final; put the last touches on; put into final form Synonyms: finalise, finalize, nail down
(verb) become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
(verb) come as if by falling Synonyms: descend, fall
(verb) bring to an end; settle conclusively Synonyms: adjudicate, decide, resolve
(verb) settle conclusively; come to terms Synonyms: determine, square off, square up
(verb) end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement
(verb) come to terms Synonyms: conciliate, make up, patch up, reconcile
(verb) accept despite lack of complete satisfaction
(verb) get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury Synonyms: get back
(verb) fix firmly Synonyms: ensconce
(verb) arrange or fix in the desired order
(verb) come to rest
(verb) settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground Synonyms: settle down
(verb) cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids)
(verb) sink down or precipitate Synonyms: subside
(verb) go under Synonyms: go down, go under, sink
(verb) become clear by the sinking of particles
(verb) dispose of; make a financial settlement
sever (verb) cut off from a whole Synonyms: discerp, lop
(verb) set or keep apart Synonyms: break up
severalise (verb) mark as different Synonyms: differentiate, distinguish, secern, secernate, separate, severalize, tell, tell apart
(verb) distinguish or separate Synonyms: severalize
severalize (verb) mark as different Synonyms: differentiate, distinguish, secern, secernate, separate, severalise, tell, tell apart
(verb) distinguish or separate Synonyms: severalise
sew (verb) fasten by sewing; do needlework Synonyms: run up, sew together, stitch
(verb) create (clothes) with cloth Synonyms: tailor-make, tailor
sex (verb) tell the sex (of young chickens)
(verb) to evoke sexual feelings Synonyms: arouse, excite, turn on, wind up
sexualise (verb) make sexual, endow with sex, attribute sex to Synonyms: sexualize
sexualize (verb) make sexual, endow with sex, attribute sex to Synonyms: sexualise
shack (verb) move, proceed, or walk draggingly or slowly Synonyms: trail
(verb) make one's home in a particular place or community Synonyms: domicile, domiciliate, reside
shackle (verb) restrain with fetters Synonyms: fetter
(verb) bind the arms of Synonyms: pinion
shade (verb) pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree
(verb) vary slightly
(verb) protect from light, heat, or view
(verb) represent the effect of shade or shadow on Synonyms: fill in
(verb) cast a shadow over Synonyms: shade off, shadow
shadow (verb) follow, usually without the person's knowledge
(verb) make appear small by comparison Synonyms: dwarf, overshadow
(verb) cast a shadow over Synonyms: shade, shade off
shadowbox (verb) go through boxing motions without an opponent
shaft (verb) defeat someone through trickery or deceit Synonyms: cheat, chicane, chouse, jockey, screw
(verb) equip with a shaft
shag (verb) dance the shag
shake (verb) move with or as if with a tremor Synonyms: didder
(verb) undermine or cause to waver
(verb) bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking
(verb) shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state
(verb) stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of Synonyms: excite, shake up, stimulate, stir
(verb) move or cause to move back and forth Synonyms: agitate
(verb) shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively Synonyms: judder
(verb) move back and forth or sideways Synonyms: rock, sway
(verb) get rid of Synonyms: escape from, shake off, throw off
shallow (verb) become shallow Synonyms: shoal
(verb) make shallow Synonyms: shoal
sham (verb) make believe with the intent to deceive Synonyms: affect, dissemble, feign, pretend
(verb) make a pretence of Synonyms: assume, feign, simulate
shamanise (verb) practice shamanism Synonyms: shamanize
shamanize (verb) practice shamanism Synonyms: shamanise
shamble (verb) walk by dragging one's feet Synonyms: scuffle, shuffle
shame (verb) surpass or beat by a wide margin
(verb) cause to be ashamed
(verb) bring shame or dishonor upon Synonyms: attaint, disgrace, dishonor, dishonour
(verb) compel through a sense of shame
shampoo (verb) use shampoo on (hair)
shanghai (verb) take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship Synonyms: impress
shank (verb) hit (a golf ball) with the heel of a club, causing the ball to veer in the wrong direction
shape (verb) give shape or form to Synonyms: form
(verb) shape or influence; give direction to Synonyms: determine, influence, mold, mould, regulate
(verb) make something, usually for a specific function Synonyms: forge, form, mold, mould, work
share (verb) communicate
(verb) give out as one's portion or share Synonyms: apportion, deal, divvy up, portion out
(verb) have, give, or receive a share of Synonyms: partake, partake in
(verb) use jointly or in common
(verb) have in common
shark (verb) hunt shark
(verb) play the shark; act with trickery
sharpen (verb) become sharp or sharper
(verb) make crisp or more crisp and precise
(verb) raise the pitch of (musical notes)
(verb) put (an image) into focus Synonyms: focalise, focalize, focus
(verb) make (one's senses) more acute Synonyms: heighten
(verb) give a point to Synonyms: point, taper
(verb) make sharp or sharper
(verb) make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper
sharpshoot (verb) aim and shoot with great precision Synonyms: snipe
shart (verb) to intend to release flatulence but actually defecate
shatter (verb) break into many pieces
(verb) cause to break into many pieces
(verb) damage or destroy
shave (verb) remove body hair with a razor
(verb) touch the surface of lightly
(verb) cut closely Synonyms: trim
(verb) cut or remove with or as if with a plane Synonyms: plane
(verb) make shavings of or reduce to shavings
(verb) cut the price of Synonyms: knock off
shear (verb) become deformed by forces tending to produce a shearing strain
(verb) cut with shears
(verb) cut or cut through with shears
(verb) shear the wool from Synonyms: fleece
sheathe (verb) enclose with a sheath
(verb) cover with a protective sheathing
(verb) plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh
shed (verb) cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers Synonyms: exuviate, molt, moult, slough
(verb) cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over Synonyms: disgorge, spill
(verb) to remove Synonyms: cast, cast off, drop, shake off, throw, throw away, throw off
(verb) pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities Synonyms: pour forth, spill
sheer (verb) turn sharply; change direction abruptly Synonyms: curve, cut, slew, slue, swerve, trend, veer
(verb) cause to sheer
sheet (verb) cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping
(verb) come down as if in sheets
shell (verb) remove from its shell or outer covering
(verb) remove the husks from Synonyms: husk
(verb) use explosives on Synonyms: blast
(verb) come out better in a competition, race, or conflict Synonyms: beat, beat out, crush, trounce, vanquish
(verb) hit the pitches of hard and regularly
(verb) look for and collect shells by the seashore
(verb) fall out of the pod or husk
(verb) create by using explosives Synonyms: blast
shellac (verb) cover with shellac Synonyms: shellack
shellack (verb) cover with shellac Synonyms: shellac
shelter (verb) invest (money) so that it is not taxable
(verb) provide shelter for
shelve (verb) place on a shelf
(verb) hold back to a later time Synonyms: defer, hold over, postpone, prorogue, put off, put over, remit, set back, table
shepherd (verb) tend as a shepherd, as of sheep or goats
(verb) watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of her pupils
shew (verb) establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment Synonyms: demonstrate, establish, prove, show
shield (verb) protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm Synonyms: screen
(verb) hold back a thought or feeling about Synonyms: harbor, harbour
shift (verb) make a shift in or exchange of Synonyms: change over, switch
(verb) move and exchange for another
(verb) lay aside, abandon, or leave for another Synonyms: change, switch
(verb) move from one setting or context to another
(verb) change in quality
(verb) change gears
(verb) change phonetically as part of a systematic historical change
(verb) use a shift key on a keyboard
(verb) change place or direction Synonyms: dislodge, reposition
(verb) move very slightly Synonyms: agitate, budge, stir
(verb) move around Synonyms: transfer
(verb) move abruptly Synonyms: lurch, pitch
(verb) move sideways or in an unsteady way Synonyms: careen, tilt, wobble
shill (verb) act as a shill
shillyshally (verb) be uncertain and vague
(verb) postpone doing what one should be doing Synonyms: dilly-dally, dillydally, drag one's feet, drag one's heels, procrastinate, stall
shimmer (verb) give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk
(verb) shine with a weak or fitful light
shimmy (verb) dance a shimmy
(verb) tremble or shake Synonyms: wobble
shin (verb) climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling Synonyms: clamber, scramble, shinny, skin, sputter, struggle
shine (verb) make (a surface) shine Synonyms: polish, smooth, smoothen
(verb) experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion Synonyms: beam, glow, radiate
(verb) be shiny, as if wet Synonyms: gleam, glint, glisten, glitter
(verb) have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink Synonyms: beam, glow, radiate
(verb) touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly Synonyms: fall, strike
(verb) be distinguished or eminent
(verb) be clear and obvious
(verb) emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light Synonyms: beam
(verb) be bright by reflecting or casting light Synonyms: reflect
(verb) throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
shingle (verb) cover with shingles
shinny (verb) climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling Synonyms: clamber, scramble, shin, skin, sputter, struggle
ship (verb) place on board a ship
(verb) transport commercially Synonyms: send, transport
(verb) go on board Synonyms: embark
(verb) travel by ship
(verb) hire for work on a ship
shipwreck (verb) destroy a ship
(verb) cause to experience shipwreck
(verb) ruin utterly
(verb) suffer failure, as in some enterprise
shirk (verb) avoid dealing with
(verb) avoid (one's assigned duties) Synonyms: fiddle, goldbrick, shrink from
shirr (verb) bake (eggs) in their shells until they are set
shirt (verb) put a shirt on
shit (verb) have a bowel movement Synonyms: ca-ca, crap, defecate, make, stool, take a crap, take a shit
(verb) give away information about somebody Synonyms: betray, denounce, give away, grass, rat, shop, snitch, stag, tell on
shiver (verb) shake, as from cold Synonyms: shudder
(verb) tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement Synonyms: shudder, thrill, throb
shlep (verb) pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance Synonyms: pull along, schlep
(verb) walk or tramp about Synonyms: traipse
shmoose (verb) talk idly or casually and in a friendly way Synonyms: jawbone, schmoose, schmooze, shmooze
shmooze (verb) talk idly or casually and in a friendly way Synonyms: jawbone, schmoose, schmooze, shmoose
shnorr (verb) obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling Synonyms: cadge, schnorr, scrounge
shoal (verb) become shallow Synonyms: shallow
(verb) make shallow Synonyms: shallow
shock (verb) inflict a trauma upon Synonyms: traumatise, traumatize
(verb) subject to electrical shocks
(verb) collect or gather into shocks
(verb) collide violently
(verb) strike with horror or terror
(verb) surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off Synonyms: ball over, blow out of the water, floor, take aback
(verb) strike with disgust or revulsion Synonyms: appal, appall, offend, outrage, scandalise, scandalize
shoe (verb) furnish with shoes
shoehorn (verb) fit for a specific purpose even when not well suited
shoetree (verb) stretch (a shoe) on a shoetree Synonyms: tree
shoo (verb) drive away by crying `shoo!' Synonyms: shoo away, shoo off
shoot (verb) give an injection to Synonyms: inject
(verb) produce buds, branches, or germinate Synonyms: bourgeon, burgeon forth, germinate, pullulate, sprout, spud
(verb) measure the altitude of by using a sextant
(verb) record on photographic film Synonyms: photograph, snap
(verb) make a film or photograph of something Synonyms: film, take
(verb) utter fast and forcefully
(verb) fire a shot; release Synonyms: blast
(verb) hit with a missile from a weapon Synonyms: hit, pip
(verb) score
(verb) spend frivolously and unwisely Synonyms: dissipate, fool, fool away, fritter, fritter away, frivol away
(verb) force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing Synonyms: inject
(verb) throw or propel in a specific direction or towards a specific objective
(verb) throw dice, as in a crap game
(verb) variegate by interweaving weft threads of different colors
(verb) run or move very quickly or hastily Synonyms: dart, dash, flash, scoot, scud
(verb) move quickly and violently Synonyms: buck, charge, shoot down, tear
(verb) send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly
(verb) cause a sharp and sudden pain in
(verb) kill by firing a missile Synonyms: pip
(verb) emit (as light, flame, or fumes) suddenly and forcefully
shop (verb) give away information about somebody Synonyms: betray, denounce, give away, grass, rat, shit, snitch, stag, tell on
(verb) do one's shopping
(verb) shop around; not necessarily buying Synonyms: browse
(verb) do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of Synonyms: buy at, frequent, patronise, patronize, shop at, sponsor
shoplift (verb) steal in a store
shore (verb) support by placing against something solid or rigid Synonyms: prop, prop up, shore up
(verb) arrive on shore Synonyms: land, set ashore
(verb) serve as a shore to
short (verb) create a short circuit in Synonyms: short-circuit
(verb) cheat someone by not returning him enough money Synonyms: short-change
shorten (verb) become short or shorter
(verb) make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
(verb) reduce in scope while retaining essential elements Synonyms: abbreviate, abridge, contract, cut, foreshorten, reduce
(verb) edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate Synonyms: bowdlerise, bowdlerize, castrate, expurgate
(verb) make short or shorter
shortlist (verb) put someone or something on a short list
shoulder (verb) push with the shoulders
(verb) carry a burden, either real or metaphoric
(verb) lift onto one's shoulders
shout (verb) utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
(verb) utter a sudden loud cry Synonyms: call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout out, squall, yell
(verb) utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy Synonyms: call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry
(verb) use foul or abusive language towards Synonyms: abuse, blackguard, clapperclaw
shove (verb) push roughly
(verb) come into rough contact with while moving Synonyms: jostle
(verb) press or force Synonyms: squeeze, stuff, thrust
shovel (verb) dig with or as if with a shovel
show (verb) establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment Synonyms: demonstrate, establish, prove, shew
(verb) provide evidence for Synonyms: bear witness, evidence, prove, testify
(verb) indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively Synonyms: designate, indicate, point
(verb) give expression to Synonyms: evince, express
(verb) give evidence of, as of records
(verb) indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments Synonyms: read, record, register
(verb) finish third or better in a horse or dog race
(verb) show in, or as in, a picture Synonyms: depict, picture, render
(verb) take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums Synonyms: usher
(verb) make visible or noticeable
(verb) be or become visible or noticeable Synonyms: show up
(verb) give an exhibition of to an interested audience Synonyms: demo, demonstrate, exhibit, present
shower (verb) take a shower; wash one's body in the shower
(verb) provide abundantly with
(verb) spray or sprinkle with
(verb) expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns Synonyms: lavish
(verb) rain abundantly Synonyms: shower down
shred (verb) tear into shreds Synonyms: rip up, tear up

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