Organizational
Action Verbs |
| Accumulate |
Divert |
Merge |
Reorganize |
| Align |
Divide |
Officiate |
Reposition |
| Allocate |
Document |
Organize |
Research |
| Arrange |
File |
Outline |
Restructure |
| Assemble |
Filter |
Package |
Revamp |
| Associate |
Formalize |
Place |
Route |
| Budget |
Form |
Plan |
Schedule |
| Catalog |
Gather |
Prepare |
Separate |
| Categorize |
Group |
Preserve |
Set |
| Centralize |
Index |
Process |
Situate |
| Channel |
Individualize |
Qualify |
Sort |
| Chart |
Integrate |
Rank |
Splice |
| Classify |
Label |
Rate |
Standardize |
| Collect |
List |
Rearrange |
Straighten |
| Compile |
Localize |
Reconcile |
Streamline |
| Condense |
Log |
Record |
Structure |
| Consolidate |
Map |
Register |
Subdivide |
| Distribute |
Match |
Remodel |
Systematize |
Technical Action
Verbs |
| Activate |
Construct |
Install |
Realign |
| Actuate |
Convert |
Interface |
Regulate |
| Augment |
Debug |
Interpolate |
Rehabilitate |
| Automate |
Deploy |
Liquidate |
Synthesize |
| Build |
Download |
Litigate |
troubleshoot |
| Calibrate |
Engineer |
Mechanize |
Upgrade |
| Code |
Equip |
Operate |
Upload |
| Compute |
Import |
Program |
X-ray |
Leadership Verbs |
| Act |
Coach |
Enforce |
Mobilize |
| add |
Comfort |
Enlighten |
Name |
| adhere |
Command |
Enlist |
Navigate |
| advance |
Commissioned |
Facilitate |
Orchestrate |
| advise |
Coordinate |
Govern |
Order |
| Aid |
Decentralize |
Head |
Oversee |
| Appoint |
Decide |
Hire |
Penalize |
| Appraise |
Delegate |
Host |
Pilot |
| Approve |
Demonstrate |
Institute |
Preside |
| Arbitrate |
Designate |
Instruct |
Run |
| Assign |
Direct |
Intervene |
Recruit |
| Authorize |
Edify |
Lead |
Sponsor |
| Chair |
Educate |
Manage |
Supervise |
| Champion |
Employ |
Mentor |
Train |
Teamwork Action
Words |
| accompany |
Convince |
Foster |
Motivate |
| abstract |
Cooperate |
Guide |
Participate |
| acquire |
Cultivate |
Help |
Resolve |
| Assist |
Debate |
Impart |
Settle |
| Attend |
Defend |
Inspire |
Share |
| Collaborate |
Elect |
Instill |
Staff |
| Collate |
Enable |
Interact |
Suggest |
| Conciliate |
Encourage |
Involve |
Support |
| Confront |
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Join |
Unify |
| Contribute |
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Meet |
Unite |
Analytical/Critical
Thinking Action Verbs |
| abstract |
Detail |
Hone |
Project |
| acquire |
Detect |
Identify |
Prospect |
| analyze |
Determine |
Infer |
Prove |
| annotate |
Diagnose |
Inspect |
Quantify |
| Ascertain |
Discover |
Investigate |
Reconstruct |
| Assess |
Dissect |
Judge |
Refine |
| Attain |
Disseminate |
Locate |
Retrieve |
| Audit |
Distinguish |
Magnify |
Review |
| Breakdown |
Elicit |
Measure |
Scan |
| Calculate |
Enumerate |
Monitor |
Scrutinize |
| Correct |
Estimate |
Observe |
Shorten |
| Correlate |
Evaluate |
Obtain |
Subtract |
| Count |
Examine |
Perfect |
Tabulate |
| Criticize |
Extract |
Pinpoint |
Total |
| Critique |
Extrapolate |
Prescribe |
Track |
| Deduce |
Gauge |
Prioritize |
triangulate |
| Derive |
Graph |
Procure |
zero in |
| Highlight |
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Creative Thinking
Verbs |
| Alter |
Craft |
Formulate |
Question |
| Amend |
Create |
Hypothesize |
Realize |
| Apply |
Customize |
Illustrate |
Reason |
| Balance |
Define |
Imagine |
Recreate |
| Brainstorm |
Design |
Innovate |
Renew |
| Compare |
Develop |
Invent |
Revolutionize |
| Compose |
Devise |
Methodize |
Shape |
| Conceive |
Diagram |
Model |
Sketch |
| Conceptualize |
Differentiate |
Mold |
Strategize |
| Conjure |
Envision |
Perceive |
Theorize |
| Contrast |
Explore |
Pioneer |
Validate |
| Contrive |
Fabricate |
Predict |
Visualize |
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Fashion |
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Communication Action
Words |
| address |
Correspond |
Listen |
Relay |
| Announce |
Counsel |
Lobby |
render |
| Answer |
Deal with |
Mediate |
Renegotiate |
| Articulate |
Describe |
Moderate |
Report |
| Ask |
Disclose |
Narrate |
Respond |
| Attract |
Discuss |
Negotiate |
Rewrite |
| Author |
Display |
Notify |
Script |
| Blog |
Draft |
Paraphrase |
Show |
| Brief |
Edit |
Persuade |
Signify |
| Circulate |
Exchange |
Present |
Speak |
| Co-author |
Explain |
Proofread |
Specify |
| Cold call |
Express |
Propose |
State |
| Communicate |
Greet |
Publicize |
Submit |
| Confer |
Influence |
Publish |
Summarize |
| Consult |
Inform |
Quote |
Transcribe |
| Contact |
Inquire |
Read |
Translate |
| Contract |
Interpret |
Recite |
Transmit |
| Convene |
Interview |
Recommend |
Verbalize |
| Convey |
Introduce |
Refer |
write |
Initiative Action
Verbs |
| accelerate |
Enact |
Learn |
Regain |
| accomplish |
Enhance |
Leverage |
Reinforce |
| achieve |
Ensure |
Maintain |
Responsible For |
| Aim |
Establish |
Master |
Retain |
| amplify |
Execute |
Mastermind |
Secure |
| Anticipate |
Exhibit |
Maximize |
Shatter |
| Assume |
Expedite |
Mitigate |
Sharpen |
| Avert |
Finalize |
Modernize |
Shield |
| Battle |
Fine-tune |
Negate |
Spearhead |
| Capitalize |
Fix |
Neutralize |
Specialize |
| Carry out |
Forecast |
Normalize |
Start |
| Challenge |
Fortify |
Nullify |
Stimulate |
| Check |
Fulfill |
Obliterate |
Succeed |
| Commit |
Further |
Officiate |
Surpass |
| Compete |
Gain |
Optimize |
Target |
| Dedicate |
Handle |
Overhaul |
Terminate |
| Deliver |
Heighten |
Polish |
Trap |
| Demolish |
Hunt |
Prevent |
Uncover |
| Devote |
Implement |
Probe |
Undertake |
| Earn |
Impose |
Propel |
Unveil |
| Effect |
Improve |
Protect |
Verify |
| Eliminate |
Increase |
Raise |
Vitalize |
| Embark |
Initiate |
Reach |
Volunteer |
| Emphasize |
Launch |
Reduce |
whittle |
| zap |
win |
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Adaptability Verbs |
| acclimate |
Defer |
Incorporate |
Revise |
| accommodate |
Diversify |
Justify |
Simplify |
| adjust |
Endure |
Manipulate |
Simulate |
| adopt |
Experiment |
Modify |
Transform |
| Broaden |
Familiarize |
Outsource |
Transition |
| Change |
Focus |
Overcome |
Uphold |
| Clarify |
Generalize |
Reshape |
Utilize |
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Improvise |
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Miscellaneous Action
Words |
| advertise |
Dispense |
Open |
Sew |
| advocate |
Dramatize |
Orient |
Shear |
| Alleviate |
Draw |
Paint |
Shop |
| Award |
Drive |
Penetrate |
Siphon |
| Bargain |
Duplicate |
Perform |
sell |
| Begin |
Enlarge |
Photograph |
Solder |
| Blast |
Enrich |
Plant |
Solicit |
| Block |
Enter |
Play |
Spot |
| Bolster |
Entertain |
Practice |
Strengthen |
| Bombard |
eviscerate |
Print |
Study |
| Boost |
Exercise |
Produce |
Stun |
| Borrow |
Expand |
Promote |
Substitute |
| Breach |
Experience |
Provide |
Supply |
| Buy |
Extend |
Purchase |
Sustain |
| Canvass |
Finance |
Recall |
Teach |
| Capture |
Forge |
Receive |
Tend |
| Care |
Forward |
Recognize |
Tighten |
| Cater |
Find |
Rectify |
Time |
| Cause |
Frame |
Relate |
Tour |
| Charge |
Function |
Release |
Trace |
| Clear |
Fund |
Repair |
Trade |
| Close |
Furnish |
Repeat |
Transfer |
| Combine |
Generate |
Represent |
Transport |
| Commence |
Grade |
Reproduce |
transpose |
| Complete |
Gross |
Reserve |
travel |
| Conclude |
Halt |
Restore |
treat |
| Conduct |
Immunize |
Restrict |
trim |
| Confirm |
Insure |
Reveal |
triple |
| Connect |
Issue |
Revitalize |
Tutor |
| Conserve |
keep |
Safeguard |
Update |
| Consider |
Knock |
Sanction |
Use |
| Contain |
License |
Sand |
Value |
| Continue |
Lift |
Satisfy |
View |
| Control |
Lighten |
Save |
Visit |
| Copy |
Load |
Scope |
Wage |
| Cut |
Lubricate |
Scrape |
Wax |
| Decrease |
Manufacture |
Screen |
weigh |
| Depict |
Market |
Sculpt |
weld |
| Depreciate |
Minimize |
Seal |
widen |
| Deteriorate |
Nail |
Seize |
withdraw |
| Diminish |
Net |
Select |
witness |
| Discharge |
Nurse |
Serve |
yield |
| Dispatch |
Nurture |
Service |
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