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B2 English Verbs: Creation, Business & Conflict

This list continues our B2 verbs with a focus on specific domains. You will find words for Creation, Construction & Modification like compose and generate, verbs for Business, Commerce & Finance such as fund and negotiate, and vocabulary for Conflict, Force & Negative Actions like accuse and defeat.

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Creation, Construction & Modification

Word Example Sentence IPA (UK)
to accomplish The team accomplished all objectives ahead of schedule.
Word Partners: accomplish an objective/goal
/əˈkʌmplɪʃ/
to adapt Organisations must adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. /əˈdæpt/
to adjust The bank may adjust interest rates in response to inflation.
Word Partners: adjust interest rates
/əˈdʒʌst/
to alter Climate change will alter weather patterns worldwide. /ˈɔːltə(r)/
to compose The committee is composed of representatives from various sectors. /kəmˈpəʊz/
to construct Engineers plan to construct a new railway line. /kənˈstrʌkt/
to convert The building was converted into luxury apartments. /kənˈvɜːt/
to draft Lawyers are drafting the new legislation. /drɑːft/
to edit The publisher edited the manuscript extensively before publication. /ˈedɪt/
to enhance The reforms will enhance educational opportunities. /ɪnˈhɑːns/
to establish The organisation seeks to establish partnerships with local authorities.
Word Partners: establish a partnership/relationship
/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
to extend Officials decided to extend the deadline by two weeks.
Word Partners: extend a deadline
/ɪkˈstend/
to found The charity was founded in 1985 to support homeless people. /faʊnd/
to generate Renewable sources now generate 25% of electricity. /ˈdʒenəreɪt/
to implement The government plans to implement sweeping reforms.
Word Partners: implement reforms/a policy
/ˈɪmplɪment/
to incorporate The design incorporates several innovative features. /ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪt/
to insert Technicians must insert the component carefully to avoid damage. /ɪnˈsɜːt/
to install Engineers will install new equipment during the shutdown. /ɪnˈstɔːl/
to integrate The system successfully integrates multiple data sources. /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/
to maintain The central bank must maintain price stability.
Word Partners: maintain stability/standards
/meɪnˈteɪn/
to manufacture The company manufactures automotive components. /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃə(r)/
to master Students must master the fundamentals before progressing. /ˈmɑːstə(r)/
to modify Developers may need to modify the design based on feedback. /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/
to rebuild The government pledged to rebuild damaged infrastructure. /ˌriːˈbɪld/
to reinforce The findings reinforce concerns about climate change.
Word Partners: reinforce concerns/a view
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs/
to restore Authorities worked to restore public confidence after the scandal.
Word Partners: restore confidence/order
/rɪˈstɔː(r)/
to strengthen The agreement will strengthen diplomatic ties between nations.
Word Partners: strengthen ties
/ˈstreŋθn/
to transform Digital technology has transformed retail commerce. /trænsˈfɔːm/

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Business, Commerce & Finance

Word Example Sentence IPA (UK)
to account for Tourism accounts for 15% of GDP.
Word Partners: account for
/əˈkaʊnt fɔː(r)/
to acquire The corporation plans to acquire several competitors.
Word Partners: acquire a company/skills
/əˈkwaɪə(r)/
to bear Taxpayers will ultimately bear the cost.
Word Partners: bear the cost
/beə(r)/
to boost The initiative aims to boost economic growth in deprived areas.
Word Partners: boost growth/sales/confidence
/buːst/
to cancel Authorities cancelled flights due to severe weather. /ˈkænsl/
to conduct Researchers will conduct a comprehensive study.
Word Partners: conduct a study/survey
/kənˈdʌkt/
to contribute Multiple factors contributed to the financial crisis. /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
to deposit Customers can deposit cheques using the mobile app. /dɪˈpɒzɪt/
to elect Citizens elected a new parliament last month.
Word Partners: elect a leader/government
/ɪˈlekt/
to estimate Officials estimate that the project will cost £50 million. /ˈestɪmeɪt/
to finance The development is privately financed.
Word Partners: privately financed
/ˈfaɪnæns/
to fund The research is publicly funded.
Word Partners: publicly funded
/fʌnd/
to gain The party gained support among younger voters.
Word Partners: gain support/experience
/ɡeɪn/
to govern The country is democratically governed. /ˈɡʌvn/
to grant The court granted permission for the appeal. /ɡrɑːnt/
to guarantee Officials guaranteed that standards would be maintained. /ˌɡærənˈtiː/
to launch The party will launch its election campaign next month.
Word Partners: launch a campaign/product
/lɔːntʃ/
to negotiate Diplomats are negotiating a peace treaty.
Word Partners: negotiate a deal/treaty
/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/
to obtain Applicants must obtain approval before proceeding. /əbˈteɪn/
to operate The system operates 24 hours a day. /ˈɒpəreɪt/
to owe The nation owes substantial debt to foreign creditors. /əʊ/
to purchase Shares can be purchased through authorised dealers. /ˈpɜːtʃəs/
to recruit The organisation is recruiting qualified candidates. /rɪˈkruːt/
to register Voters must register by the specified deadline. /ˈredʒɪstə(r)/
to regulate The industry is regulated by government agencies. /ˈreɡjuleɪt/
to sponsor The initiative is sponsored by major corporations. /ˈspɒnsə(r)/
to transfer The company will transfer operations to a new location. /trænsˈfɜː(r)/
to undertake The authority will undertake a comprehensive review.
Word Partners: undertake a review/task
/ˌʌndəˈteɪk/

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Conflict, Force & Negative Actions

Word Example Sentence IPA (UK)
to alarm The report will alarm environmental campaigners. /əˈlɑːm/
to bet Analysts bet that interest rates will rise. /bet/
to capture The documentary captured the complexity of the situation.
Word Partners: capture the complexity/imagination
/ˈkæptʃə(r)/
to defeat The incumbent was defeated in the election. /dɪˈfiːt/
to defend The minister defended the policy against fierce criticism.
Word Partners: defend a policy/position
/dɪˈfend/
to delay Technical issues delayed the implementation process. /dɪˈleɪ/
to disappoint The quarterly figures disappointed analysts. /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
to discourage High costs may discourage investment. /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/
to dismiss The tribunal dismissed the claim as unfounded.
Word Partners: dismiss a claim
/dɪˈsmɪs/
to disturb The findings disturbed senior management. /dɪˈstɜːb/
to divorce The couple divorced after ten years of marriage. /dɪˈvɔːs/
to dominate Technology companies dominate the stock market.
Word Partners: dominate the market
/ˈdɒmɪneɪt/
to exclude The agreement excludes certain categories of workers. /ɪkˈskluːd/
to exploit Critics accused the company of exploiting workers. /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
to fool The government cannot fool voters indefinitely. /fuːl/
to harm The policy will harm vulnerable communities. /hɑːm/
to impose The court imposed a substantial fine on the company. /ɪmˈpəʊz/
to invade Forces invaded the territory at dawn. /ɪnˈveɪd/
to isolate The policy risks isolating minority groups. /ˈaɪsəleɪt/
to kidnap The diplomat was kidnapped by a terrorist group. /ˈkɪdnæp/
to offend The remarks offended community leaders. /əˈfend/
to oppose Trade unions opposed the legislation. /əˈpəʊz/
to overcome The economy must overcome significant structural challenges.
Word Partners: overcome a challenge/difficulty
/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/
to panic Officials urged citizens not to panic.
Word Partners: not to panic
/ˈpænɪk/
to regret The minister regretted the decision to cut funding. /rɪˈɡret/
to rescue Emergency services rescued survivors from the wreckage. /ˈreskjuː/
to resist The industry resisted calls for tighter regulation. /rɪˈzɪst/
to rob The scandal robbed the party of electoral credibility.
Word Partners: rob someone of something
/rɒb/
to ruin The scandal ruined his political career. /ˈruːɪn/
to scare Rising crime rates scared residents. /skeə(r)/
to spoil Technical problems spoiled the launch event.
Word Partners: spoil the event/fun
/spɔɪl/
to submit Candidates must submit applications by the deadline. /səbˈmɪt/
to terrify The prospect of job losses terrifies workers. /ˈterɪfaɪ/
to wound Several officers were wounded in the operation. /wuːnd/

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