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Common Verbs — Lesson 62

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carpeted

ˈkɑːrpətɪd

Form a carpet-like cover (over) — the bedroom has a carpeted floor.

The bedroom has a carpeted floor.

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carrying

ˈkæriɪŋ

Move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body — she is carrying a heavy bag.

She is carrying a heavy bag.

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carted

kɑːrtɪd

Draw slowly or heavily — the farmer carted the hay to the barn.

The farmer carted the hay to the barn.

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carve

kɑrv

Form by carving — he carved a wooden bird.

He carved a wooden bird.

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carved

kɑːrvd

Form by carving — he carved a beautiful wooden bird.

He carved a beautiful wooden bird.

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carves

kɑːrvz

Form by carving — he carves his initials into the desk.

She carves beautiful wooden sculptures.

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cased

keɪst

Look over, usually with the intention to rob — the guns were cased for transport.

The guns were cased for transport.

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catalyze

ˈkæt.əl.aɪz

Change by catalysis or cause to catalyze — enzymes catalyze biochemical reactions within living cells.

Enzymes catalyze biochemical reactions within living cells.

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catalyzed

ˈkætəlaɪzd

Change by catalysis or cause to catalyze — the enzyme catalyzed the breakdown of proteins.

The enzyme catalyzed the breakdown of proteins.

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catapulted

ˈkætəpʌltɪd

Shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult — the stone was catapulted over the castle wall.

The stone was catapulted over the castle wall.

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caulked

kɑːkt

Seal with caulking — the plumber caulked the joint to stop the leak.

He caulked the gaps around the windows before winter.

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caused

kɔːzd

Give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally — what caused the accident?

The storm caused significant damage.

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