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B1 verbs commonly used in daily communication
Overview
13 B1-level words for b1 verbs commonly used in daily communication.
Words
apologize /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/
verb — B1
Meaning: (often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
Example:
- My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter.
- They apologizeed last week.
Collocations: apologize something, apologize that, try to apologize
deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(ɹ)/
verb — B1
Meaning: To set free from restraint or danger.
Example:
- deliver a captive from the prison
- They delivered last week.
Collocations: deliver something, deliver that, try to deliver
Word family: deliver (đt.) → delivery (dt.)
donate /dəʊˈneɪt/
verb — B1
Meaning: To make a donation; to give away something of value to support or contribute towards a cause or for the benefit of another.
Example:
- He donated an etching from his own collection to the new art gallery.
- They donateed last week.
Collocations: donate something, donate that, try to donate
Word family: donate (đt.) → donation (dt.) → donor (dt.)
entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/
verb — B1
Meaning: Entertainment; pleasure.
Example:
- She entertains every day.
- The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience.
Collocations: entertain something, entertain that, try to entertain
Word family: entertain (đt.) → entertainment (dt.) → entertaining (tt.)
gather /ˈɡæðə/
verb — B1
Meaning: A plait or fold in cloth, made by drawing a thread through it; a pucker.
Example:
- She gathers every day.
- I’ve been gathering ideas from the people I work with.
Collocations: gather something, gather that, try to gather
Word family: gather (đt.) → gathering (dt.)
hurry /ˈhʌ.ɹi/
noun, verb — B1
Meaning: Rushed action.
Example:
- Why are you in such a big hurry?
- He’s hurrying because he’s late.
Collocations: the hurry, a hurry of, hurry is important
Word family: hurry (đt./dt.) → hurried (tt.)
knock /nɒk/
noun — B1
Meaning: Sudden fatigue as a result of glycogen depletion from not having taken in enough nutrition.
Example:
- The knock is very important.
- I heard a knock on my door.
Collocations: the knock, a knock of, knock is important
pray /pɹeɪ/
verb — B1
Meaning: To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
Example:
- Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca.
- pray silence for…
Collocations: pray something, pray that, try to pray
pretend /pɹɪˈtɛnd/
verb — B1
Meaning: To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.
Example:
- She pretends every day.
- As children we used to go on “spying” missions around the neighbour’s house, but it was all pretend.
Collocations: pretend something, pretend that, try to pretend
quit /kwɪt/
verb — B1
Meaning: To pay (a debt, fine etc.).
Example:
- She quits every day.
- They quited last week.
Collocations: quit something, quit that, try to quit
share /ʃɛə/
noun — B1
Meaning: A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone.
Example:
- The share is very important.
- She talked about the share.
Collocations: the share, a share of, share is important
Word family: share (đt./dt.)
suffer /ˈsʌfə/
verb — B1
Meaning: To undergo hardship.
Example:
- Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?
- They suffered last week.
Collocations: suffer something, suffer that, try to suffer
Word family: suffer (đt.) → suffering (dt.) → sufferer (dt.)
wonder /ˈwʌndə/
noun, verb — B1
Meaning: Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
Example:
- Wonders of the World seem to come in sevens.
- She talked about the wonder.
Collocations: the wonder, a wonder of, wonder is important
Quick Review
| Word | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| apologize | v. | (often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends |
| deliver | v. | To set free from restraint or danger |
| donate | v. | To make a donation; to give away something of value to support or contribute towards a cause or for the benefit of another |
| entertain | v. | Entertainment; pleasure |
| gather | v. | A plait or fold in cloth, made by drawing a thread through it; a pucker |
| hurry | n./v. | Rushed action |
| knock | n. | Sudden fatigue as a result of glycogen depletion from not having taken in enough nutrition |
| pray | v. | To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc |
| pretend | v. | To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception |
| quit | v. | To pay (a debt, fine etc |
| share | n. | A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone |
| suffer | v. | To undergo hardship |
| wonder | n./v. | Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel |