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Common Verbs — Lesson 12

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occur

əˈkɜːr

Come to pass — earthquakes occur frequently in this region.

The accident occurred at around midnight.

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operate

ˈɑːpəreɪt

Operate means to control a machine or system so that it works, or to function — can you operate this machine?

Can you operate this machine?

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overcome

ˌoʊvərˈkʌm

Win a victory over — she worked hard to overcome her fear of heights.

She worked hard to overcome her fear of heights.

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perform

pərˈfɔːrm

Carry out or perform an action — the surgeon will perform the operation tomorrow.

The surgeon will perform the operation tomorrow.

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possess

pəˈzɛs

Have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill — she possesses a rare talent for painting.

She possesses a rare talent for painting.

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precede

prɪˈsiːd

Be earlier in time; go back further — a brief introduction will precede her speech.

The concert will precede the fireworks display.

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prepare

prɪˈper

Make something or someone ready for a particular purpose or event — we should prepare a plan for the project.

I need to prepare dinner before the guests arrive.

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promote

prəˈmoʊt

Contribute to the progress or growth of — the company is promoting its new product on social media.

The company is promoting its new product on social media.

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prosecute

ˈprɑːsɪkjuːt

Conduct a prosecution in a court of law — the government will prosecute anyone caught stealing.

The police decided to prosecute the driver for dangerous driving.

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protect

prəˈtekt

Shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage — the umbrella will protect you from the rain.

The umbrella will protect you from the rain.

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prove

pruːv

Be shown or be found to be — can you prove that you were at home last night?

The experiment proved her theory correct.

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publish

ˈpʌblɪʃ

Put into print — they decided to publish the book online.

She wants to publish her novel next year.

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