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Common Verbs — Lesson 5

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bake

beɪk

Cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven — I bake bread every Sunday.

I bake bread every Sunday.

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bare

bɛr

Lay bare — he walked in with bare feet.

The trees are bare in winter.

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become

bɪˈkʌm

Enter or assume a certain state or condition — it has become increasingly difficult to find a job.

She became a doctor after years of study.

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bury

ˈbɛri

Cover from sight — they buried their grandfather in the local cemetery.

They buried their grandfather in the local cemetery.

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commit

kəˈmɪt

Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation — he committed a serious crime and was arrested.

He committed a serious crime and was arrested.

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compete

kəmˈpiːt

Compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others — students compete for scholarships.

The two teams will compete for the championship.

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complete

kəmˈpliːt

Come or bring to a finish or an end — he only needs two more cards to complete the set.

Complete the sentence with one of the adjectives provided .

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compose

kəmˈpoʊz

Form the substance of — he sat down at his desk to compose an email to his boss.

She composed a beautiful symphony when she was only sixteen.

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confront

kənˈfrʌnt

Oppose, as in hostility or a competition — she decided to confront her fears and apply for the job.

She decided to confront her fears and apply for the job.

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connect

kəˈnɛkt

Connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces — I can't connect to the Wi-Fi.

Please connect the two wires together.

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conquer

ˈkɑːŋkər

To put down by force or authority — the team worked together to conquer all the obstacles in their path.

The army finally conquered the enemy fortress after weeks of battle.

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consist

kənˈsɪst

Originate (in) — happiness does not consist in wealth alone.

The team consists of five players.

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