promise /ˈprɑːmɪs/
(verb) to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen
Example: The sales associate promised that our new mattress would arrive by noon on Saturday
(verb) to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen
Example: The sales associate promised that our new mattress would arrive by noon on Saturday
offer /ˈɔːfər/
(verb) to say that you are willing to give something to somebody
Example: Devon accepted our offer to write the business plan
(verb) to say that you are willing to give something to somebody
Example: Devon accepted our offer to write the business plan
remember /rɪˈmembər/
(verb) to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc. from the past
Example: I will remember the combination to the safe without writing it down
(verb) to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc. from the past
Example: I will remember the combination to the safe without writing it down
plan /plæn/
(noun) something that you intend to do or achieve
Example: Planning their wedding was a source of tension for the young couple
(noun) something that you intend to do or achieve
Example: Planning their wedding was a source of tension for the young couple
seem /siːm/
(linking verb) to give the impression of being or doing something
Example: People aren’t always what they seem to be.
(linking verb) to give the impression of being or doing something
Example: People aren’t always what they seem to be.
start /stɑːrt/
(verb) to begin doing or using something
Example: It started to rain.
(verb) to begin doing or using something
Example: It started to rain.
regret /rɪˈɡret/
(verb) to feel sorry about something you have done or about something that you have not been able to do
Example: I regret to inform you that your application has been rejected.
(verb) to feel sorry about something you have done or about something that you have not been able to do
Example: I regret to inform you that your application has been rejected.
threaten /ˈθretn/
(verb) to say that you will cause trouble, hurt somebody, etc. if you do not get what you want
Example: The mugger threatened to kill him.
(verb) to say that you will cause trouble, hurt somebody, etc. if you do not get what you want
Example: The mugger threatened to kill him.
afford /əˈfɔːrd/
(verb) to have enough money to be able to buy or do something
Example: We can't afford to buy a luxury house.
(verb) to have enough money to be able to buy or do something
Example: We can't afford to buy a luxury house.
tend /tend/
(verb) to be likely to do something or to happen in a particular way because this is what often or usually happens
Example: People tend to think that the problem will never affect them.
(verb) to be likely to do something or to happen in a particular way because this is what often or usually happens
Example: People tend to think that the problem will never affect them.
arrange /əˈreɪndʒ/
(verb) to plan or organize something in advance
Example: Have you arranged to meet him?
(verb) to plan or organize something in advance
Example: Have you arranged to meet him?
wish /wɪʃ/
(verb) to want something to happen or to be true even though it is unlikely or impossible
Example: I wish to speak to the manager.
(verb) to want something to happen or to be true even though it is unlikely or impossible
Example: I wish to speak to the manager.
pretend /prɪˈtend/
(verb) to behave in a particular way, in order to make other people believe something that is not true
Example: I pretended to be asleep.
(verb) to behave in a particular way, in order to make other people believe something that is not true
Example: I pretended to be asleep.
love /lʌv/
(noun) a very strong feeling of liking and caring for somebody/something, especially a member of your family or a friend
Example: I love to go out dancing.
(noun) a very strong feeling of liking and caring for somebody/something, especially a member of your family or a friend
Example: I love to go out dancing.
refuse /rɪˈfjuːz/
(verb) to say or show that you will not do something that somebody has asked you to do
Example: He flatly refused to discuss the matter.
(verb) to say or show that you will not do something that somebody has asked you to do
Example: He flatly refused to discuss the matter.
want /wɑːnt/
(verb) to have a desire or a wish for something/somebody
Example: Do you want to have some more tea?
(verb) to have a desire or a wish for something/somebody
Example: Do you want to have some more tea?
try /traɪ/
(verb) to make an attempt or effort to do or get something
Example: I tried hard not to laugh.
(verb) to make an attempt or effort to do or get something
Example: I tried hard not to laugh.
learn /lɜːrn/
(verb) to gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, from being taught, etc.
Example: She is learning to play the piano.
(verb) to gain knowledge or skill by studying, from experience, from being taught, etc.
Example: She is learning to play the piano.
endeavor /ɪnˈdevər/
(noun) an attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult
Example: The buyer should always endeavour to negotiate terms.
(noun) an attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult
Example: The buyer should always endeavour to negotiate terms.