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action-words-verbs-vocabulary
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Daily Action Words

Movement Action Words

Communication Action Words
     

Senses Action Words

Mind Action Words

Using your Hands Action Words
     

Action Words at a Glance

Exercise – Action Words

Action Words – Advanced Vocabulary
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Action words are verbs. They describe things like what we are doing, how we feel or what is going on, for example.

The use of the word to before a verb indicates the infinitive form, that is not conjugated.

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Daily Action Words
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daily-action-words
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Verbs represented by people doing daily activities. The verbs are to eat, to drink, to sleep, to work, to study, to teach, to learn, to cook, to play and to read.
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Click to listen to Daily Action Words vocabulary.
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Sons
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to eat
Son
to eat.mp3
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to drink
Son
to drink.mp3
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to sleep
Son
to sleep.mp3
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to work
Son
to work.mp3
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to study
Son
to study.mp3
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to learn
Son
to learn.mp3
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to teach
Son
to teach.mp3
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to cook
Son
to cook.mp3
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to play
Son
to play.mp3
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to read
Son
to read.mp3
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Movement Action Words
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movement-action-words
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Movement verbs represented by people performing actions. The verbs are to move, to walk, to run, to jump, to sit, to stand, to dance, to go, to come back, to return, to drive, to travel, to push, to pull, to pick (something) up and to put (something) down.
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Click to listen to Movement Words.
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Sons
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to move
Son
to move.mp3
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to walk
Son
to walk.mp3
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to run
Son
to run.mp3
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to jump
Son
to jump.mp3
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to sit
Son
to sit.mp3
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to stand
Son
to stand.mp3
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to dance
Son
to dance.mp3
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to go
Son
to go.mp3
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to return
Son
to return.mp3
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to come back
Son
to come back.mp3
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to drive
Son
to drive.mp3
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to travel
Son
to travel.mp3
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to push
Son
to push.mp3
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to pull
Son
to pull.mp3
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to pick (something) up
Son
to pick (something) up.mp3
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to put (something) down
Son
to put (something) down.mp3
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Communication Action Words
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communication-action-words
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Communication verbs represented by people performing actions. The verbs are to speak, to talk, to say, to tell, to listen, to shout, to yell, to scream, to whisper, to ask, to answer, to explain, to smile, to laugh, to cry and to frown.
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Click to listen to Communication Action Words.
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Sons
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to speak
Son
to speak.mp3
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to talk
Son
to talk.mp3
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to say
Son
to say.mp3
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to tell
Son
to tell.mp3
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to listen
Son
to listen.mp3
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to shout
Son
to shout.mp3
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to yell
Son
to yell.mp3
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to scream
Son
to scream.mp3
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to whisper
Son
to whisper.mp3
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to ask
Son
to ask.mp3
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to answer
Son
to answer.mp3
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to explain
Son
to explain.mp3
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to smile
Son
to smile.mp3
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to laugh
Son
to laugh.mp3
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to cry
Son
to cry.mp3
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to frown
Son
to frown.mp3
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Senses Action Words
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senses-action-words
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Verbs related to the five senses. The verbs are to see, to look, to watch, to hear, to listen, to taste, to touch, to feel and to smell.
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Click to listen to Feelings & Reactions Action Words.
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Sons
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to see
Son
to see.mp3
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to look
Son
to look.mp3
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to watch
Son
to watch.mp3
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to hear
Son
to hear.mp3
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to listen
Son
to listen_0.mp3
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to touch
Son
to touch.mp3
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to feel
Son
to feel.mp3
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to taste
Son
to taste.mp3
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to smell
Son
to smell.mp3
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Mind Action Words
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mind-action-words
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Verbs related to the mind. The verbs are to think, to imagine, to forget, to remember, to know, to understand, to feel, to recognize and to pretend.
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Click to listen to Using Your Mind Action Words.
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Sons
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to think
Son
to think.mp3
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to imagine
Son
to imagine.mp3
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to forget
Son
to forget.mp3
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to remember
Son
to remember.mp3
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to know
Son
to know.mp3
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to understand
Son
to understand.mp3
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to feel
Son
to feel_0.mp3
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to recognize
Son
to recognize.mp3
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to pretend
Son
to pretend.mp3
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Using Your Hand Action Words
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using-your-hand-action-words
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Verbs representing actions performed with the hands. The verbs are to pick (something) up, to put (something) down, to open, to close, to use (an object or device), to turn on, to turn off, to wave, to clap, to point, to write, to erase, to draw, to cut, to stick, to glue, to build, to throw and to catch. Description :
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Click to listen to Using Your Hands Action Words.
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Sons
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to pick (something) up
Son
to pick (something) up_0.mp3
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to put (something) down
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to put (something) down_0.mp3
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to open
Son
to open.mp3
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to close
Son
to close.mp3
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to use
Son
to use.mp3
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to turn on
Son
to turn on.mp3
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to turn off
Son
to turn off.mp3
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to wave
Son
to wave.mp3
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to clap
Son
to clap.mp3
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to point
Son
to point.mp3
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to write
Son
to write.mp3
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to erase
Son
to erase.mp3
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to draw
Son
to draw.mp3
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to cut
Son
to cut.mp3
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to glue
Son
to glue.mp3
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to stick
Son
to stick.mp3
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to build
Son
to build.mp3
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to throw
Son
to throw.mp3
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to catch
Son
to catch.mp3
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Action Words at a Glance
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action-words-at-a-glance
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Summary of action words on 2 pages. Page 1, Section 1 presents daily actions: to eat, to drink, to sleep, to work, to study, to teach, to learn, to cook, to play and to read. Section 2 presents communication action words: to speak, to talk, to say, to tell, to listen, to shout, to yell, to scream, to whisper, to ask, to answer, to explain, to smile, to laugh, to cry and to frown. Section 3 presents movement action words: to move, to walk, to run, to jump, to sit, to stand, to dance, to go, to come back, to
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Summary of action words on 2 pages. Page 2, Section 1 presents actions related to the senses: to see, to look, to watch, to hear, to listen, to taste, to touch, to feel and to smell. Section 2 presents actions related to the mind: to see, to look, to watch, to hear, to listen, to taste, to touch, to feel and to smell. Section 3 presents actions related to using your hands: to pick (something) up, to put (something) down, to open, to close, to use (an object or device), to turn on, to turn off, to wave, to c
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Exercise – Action Words Vocabulary
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exercise-action-words-vocabulary
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Action Words – Advanced Vocabulary
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action-words-advanced-vocabulary
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Table of contents

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Advanced Movement Vocabulary
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advanced-movement-vocabulary
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Advanced Body Movement Vocabulary
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advanced-body-movement-vocabulary
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Advanced Using Your Hands Vocabulary
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advanced-using-your-hands-vocabulary
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Action Expressions
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action-expressions
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Exercise – Advanced Action Words
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exercise-advanced-action-words
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Advanced Movement Vocabulary
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advanced-movement-vocabulary
Sons
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to hurry
Son
to hurry.mp3
Traduction
To move or do something quickly
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to sprint
Son
to sprint.mp3
Traduction
To run a short distance at the fastest possible speed
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to dash
Son
to dash.mp3
Traduction
To run or move somewhere very quickly and suddenly
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to bolt
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to bolt.mp3
Traduction
To run away suddenly and quickly, often from fear or surprise
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to hop
Son
to hop.mp3
Traduction
To jump on one foot or to move by jumping with both feet together
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to leap
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to leap.mp3
Traduction
To make a long or high jump
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to dodge
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to dodge.mp3
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To move quickly to avoid someone or something
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to crawl
Son
to crawl.mp3
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To move on your hands and knees, staying close to the ground
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to sneak
Son
to sneak.mp3
Traduction
To move quietly and secretly, to avoid being seen or heard
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to lie down
Son
to lie down.mp3
Traduction
To move into a flat position, on a surface like a bed or the ground
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to fly
Son
to fly.mp3
Traduction
To move through the air using wings, or to travel in an aircraft
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to tiptoe
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to tiptoe.mp3
Traduction
To walk very quietly on the tips of your toes, to avoid making noise
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to swerve
Son
to swerve.mp3
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To change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
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Advanced Body Movement Vocabulary
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advanced-body-movement-vocabulary
Sons
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to nod
Son
to nod.mp3
Traduction
To move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding or as a greeting
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to shake (head)
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to shake.mp3
Traduction
To move your head from side to side, to show disagreement, refusal or disapproval
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to stretch
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to stretch.mp3
Traduction
To extend your body or a part of your body to its full length, to relax the muscles
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to yawn
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to yawn.mp3
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To open your mouth wide and take a deep breath, usually when you are tired or bored
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to breathe
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to breathe.mp3
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To take air into your lungs and let it out, to get oxygen
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to cough
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to cough.mp3
Traduction
To push air out of your throat and lungs suddenly and often loudly, usually because you are sick or something is in your throat
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to sneeze
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to sneeze.mp3
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To suddenly and forcefully expel air from your nose and mouth, usually because of an irritation in your nose
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to wink
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to wink.mp3
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To close and open one eye quickly
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to notice
Son
to notice.mp3
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To become aware of something or someone, by seeing, hearing or feeling it
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to observe
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to observe.mp3
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To watch or look at someone or something carefully for a period of time
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to gaze
Son
to gaze.mp3
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To look steadily and for a long time at something
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to stare
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to stare.mp3
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To look at someone or something with your eyes wide open for a long time, in a fixed, intense or surprised way
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Advanced Using Your Hands Vocabulary
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advanced-using-your-hands-vocabulary
Sons
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to drop
Son
to drop.mp3
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To let go of something, allowing it to fall
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to grab
Son
to grab.mp3
Traduction
To quickly take hold of something or someone with your hand
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to pinch
Son
to pinch.mp3
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To squeeze something tightly between your thumb and finger
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to snap
Son
to snap.mp3
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To make a sudden, sharp sound, often by quickly moving your fingers
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to press
Son
to press.mp3
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To push firmly against something
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to tap
Son
to tap.mp3
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To hit something lightly and quickly, often with your finger or hand, making a soft sound
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to squeeze
Son
to squeeze.mp3
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To press something firmly, usually with your whole hand or both hands
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to shake hands
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to shake hands.mp3
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To take someone's hand and move it up and down as a greeting, an agreement or a sign of friendship
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to carry
Son
to carry.mp3
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To hold something with your hands or arms and move it from one place to another
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to lift
Son
to lift.mp3
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To move something upwards from a lower position using your hands or arms
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to pet
Son
to pet.mp3
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To gently stroke or touch as a sign of affection
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to pat
Son
to pat.mp3
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To touch someone or something gently and repeatedly with your open hand, often to show kindness or approval
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to manipulate
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to manipulate.mp3
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To control or handle something skillfully with your hands, often to move it, shape it or make it work
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to drag
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to drag.mp3
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To pull something along the ground or another surface
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to type
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to type.mp3
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To write by pressing keys on a keyboard
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to scroll
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to scroll.mp3
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To move text or images up, down or across a screen, by touching the screen or using a mouse or trackpad with your hand
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to swipe
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to swipe.mp3
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To move your hand or finger quickly and smoothly across a surface
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to stir
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to stir.mp3
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To move a spoon or other utensil around in a liquid or mixture, to mix it or to make something dissolve
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to chop
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to chop.mp3
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To cut something into small pieces with a sharp tool like a knife or an axe, for instance
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to knead
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to knead.mp3
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To press and stretch dough repeatedly with your hands
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to sew
Son
to sew.mp3
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To join or repair things, especially fabric, by passing a needle and thread through them
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to screw
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to screw.mp3
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To fasten or tighten something by turning it with a twisting motion, using a tool like a screwdriver
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to hammer
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to hammer.mp3
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To hit something forcefully and repeatedly with a hammer
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to pry
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to pry.mp3
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To use force to open something, lift something or separate things that are stuck together, using a lever or a tool
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Action Expressions
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action-expressions
Sons
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to get up
Son
to get up.mp3
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To stand up from a sitting or lying position, or to get out of bed in the morning
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to wake up
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to wake up.mp3
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To stop sleeping and become conscious
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to put on
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to put on.mp3
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To place clothing or accessories onto your body
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to take off
Son
to take off.mp3
Traduction
To remove clothing or accessories from your body
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to drop off
Son
to drop off.mp3
Traduction
To take someone or something to a place and leave them or it there
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to give a hand
Son
to give a hand.mp3
Traduction
To help someone with a task or problem
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to lend a hand
Son
to lend a hand.mp3
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To help someone with a task or problem
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to catch up
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to catch up.mp3
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To reach someone or something that is ahead of you
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to keep an eye on
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to keep an eye on.mp3
Traduction
To watch or look after someone or something carefully, to make sure they are safe
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to hit the books
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to hit the books.mp3
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To study very hard
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to call it a day
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to call it a day.mp3
Traduction
To decide to stop working on something for the rest of the day, or to stop an activity and finish it for now
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to jump for joy
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to jump for joy.mp3
Traduction
To express great happiness or excitement by jumping up and down
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to hit the roof
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to hit the roof.mp3
Traduction
To suddenly become very angry and start shouting
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to put together
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to put together.mp3
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To assemble something by joining its parts, or to create something by combining different elements
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Title (level 3)
Exercise – Advanced Action Words
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exercise-advanced-action-words
Exercice
Advanced Action Words Vocabulary
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See Also
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see-also
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Verbs
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https://www.alloprof.qc.ca/fr/eleves/bv/anglais/verbs-0-a2325
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Gerunds & Infinitives
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/en/node/37254
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Internal
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Phrasal Verbs
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/en/node/36871
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