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Strong Verbs . Vocabulary. Affirm . Definition: to validate; confirm Part of Speech: verb Sentence: The art gallery cannot affirm that the Picasso painting is an original. . Bellow. Definition: to shout in a deep voice Part of Speech: verb
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Strong Verbs Vocabulary
Affirm • Definition: to validate; confirm • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The art gallery cannot affirm that the Picasso painting is an original.
Bellow • Definition: to shout in a deep voice • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The boss bellowed into the phone, giving orders to his employee.
Cackle • Definition: to validate; verb • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The witch cackled as she devised a wicked scheme.
Coquet • Definition: to deal with someone playfully rather than seriously; flirt • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The outgoing girl would coquet with the boy she liked to get his attention.
Dissertate • Definition: to speak or write at length • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The woman dissertated her views on why they should build a new community center.
Murmur • Definition: grumble, complain • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: Larry murmured something about having to get home.
Gibe • Definition: to utter taunting words • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The player gibed his teammate for messing up during the game.
Chide • Definition: to voice disapproval; scold • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The mother chides her daughter for coming in after curfew.
Urge • Definition: to present or to demand earnestly • Part of Speech: verb • Sentence: The teacher urges her students to listen to the instruction.