convert, hide, slough off, train, watch, mix, pass, cross, exchange, conform, gain, profit, assimilate, trade, acculturate, leave behind, pronounce, idolize, idealize, intermarry

worry, hide, pretend, betray, leave, orphan oneself, lose (connection with one's history), fear, dread, gnaw at, live in fear

shed, rise, benefit from, imitate, hide, train, adopt, adapt, watch, adjust, pass, copy, accept, assimilate, benefit, sacrifice, educate, idolize, idealize, dig oneself out (of poverty), move up, shut out, break (tradition), advance (financial goals), piggyback, profit from, gain (acceptance)

cooperate, repair, supply, fix, assemble, renovate, negotiate, organize, stand together, compromise, congregate, adapt, coordinate, celebrate, communicate, set up, brainstorm, collaborate, tolerate, accommodate, debate, restore, support, circulate, chip in, co-create, schmooze, partake, socialize, meet (neighbors), forge (alliances), build (community), bring together, share (tools), host, draw up (a list of contact information), air (concerns), steward (common land), network, confer, welcome (newcomers), convene (meetings), commune, bandy about/around, invest in (the neighborhood), dialog, undertake, establish (commonality), cultivate (friendliness), envision, invite, greet, volunteer, come together, barbecue, landscape (a common space), plant (a community vegetable garden), introduce (oneself)

wave, gather, conform, abstain, keep an eye on, pay a visit, support, loan, behave, befriend, introduce, chat, knock off, meet (neighbors), host, invite, greet, congratulate, help, prepare, visit, share, pitch in, talk, babysit, look after, bandy, converse, welcome, pop by/over, chitchat, check (on/in on), redeem (oneself), respect (privacy), celebrate (traditions/differences), bolster (neighborhood spirit), entertain (neighbors), cultivate (friendship/flowers), bring (a housewarming gift), shoot the breeze, lend (tools/a hand), shovel (snow from a neighbor's driveway)

squeeze, jam, strangle, choke, suffocate, press, cram, litter, plug, fill, swarm, rumble, proliferate, snarl, stake out, obliterate, crisscross, thread through, flood, spill, deluge, engulf, intrude, clog, obstruct, swamp, drown out, congest, crowd, block (the flow of traffic), glut (the streets with), infest, encroach, infringe, impinge, bustle

squeeze, cram, stake out, dodge, downsize, zigzag, wade through, spread out/into, wait (in long lines), rent (equipment), carpool, share (space), room with, turn off, tune out, couchsurf, tolerate (noise pollution), crave (quiet/space), rightsize

pull, force, tug, squeeze, bump, thrust, shove, push, maneuver, brush, dart, nudge, trample, spot, identify, shoulder, excuse oneself, sidestep, chart, apologize, grip (one's purse), budge, barge, shuffle, navigate (a crowd), zigzag, knock into/over, elbow, jostle, step on/over, infringe (on one's personal space), wade through (a crowd), bide (one's time), visualize, slip through/around

reach out, team up, cooperate, connect, assemble, organize, join, associate, set up, collaborate, plan, overcome, accept, bring together, invite, foster, ally, partner, bridge, empathize, build (relationships/tolerance), link, understand, forge (an alliance), put together (a joint venture), arrange, care

reach out, break down, rally, lead, enlarge, widen, expand, risk, hire, require, vary, broaden, forge (alliances), bring together, educate, ally, partner, raise (standards), bring (to the table), branch out, spread (awareness), take a stand, unite, assemble (parties for dialogue), dispel (stereotypes), address (discriminatory behavior), influence, garner (support), exert (pressure), diversify (the board of directors)

raise, repair, overhaul, construct, erect, renovate, remodel, spruce up, rebuild, update, improve, displace, restructure, fund, refashion, revamp, modernize, gentrify, fix up, price out

outfit, replace, split, inspect, overhaul, construct, convert, renovate, house, section off, front, demarcate, claim, divide, usurp, redefine, manage, service, rebuild, refurbish, update, enlist, restructure, steward, optimize, streamline, sponsor, insure, apportion, revamp, modernize, subdivide, foster, bridge (two sections of the city), tend to, levy on/upon, gentrify, cultivate (public space), terraform, channel

drum, apply, dance, gather, sing, chant, congregate, train, accentuate, celebrate, originate, practice, contextualize, commemorate, unite, play (games), prepare, pride, reach back, pass down/on, put (into practice), carry out (a tradition), perform (traditional music or dance), observe (one's holy days), unify, typify, venerate (ancestors), ritualize, mythologize, play (instruments), serve (ritual foods), rejoice

raise, embrace, shape, reinforce, rear, accentuate, observe, adhere, practice, encourage, inherit, donate, preserve, carry out (a tradition), live out, come home to one's roots, hand down, name (babies), teach (language/values), believe, worship, follow (customs), perform (ancient rituals), instill, narrate, respect, apprentice, entitle, dig in one's heels, disseminate (knowledge of customs), allow, give, love

repeat, echo, epitomize, misinterpret, misrepresent, invalidate, misjudge, justify, interpret, trivialize, oversimplify (the concerns of a marginalized group), joke, overreact, deign, race bait

twist, trigger, ignore, type, typecast, profile, stereotype, pigeonhole, misinterpret, underlie, gawk, distort, taint, depict, exaggerate, slander, disrespect, misunderstand, close off, justify, discount, subordinate, stigmatize, diminish, inculcate, despise, humiliate, ostracize, harbor (prejudice), pick on, loathe, hate, ghettoize, jump (to conclusions), dislike, dismiss, condescend to, pity, feel sorry for, look down on, disgust, discredit, overstate, fantasize, demonize, underestimate, indoctrinate, discriminate, put down

separate, bar, order, remove, suppress, condition, frisk, dominate, overlook, disregard, neglect, typecast, profile, stereotype, cover up, set apart, control, exploit, misrepresent, whitewash, conspire, target, impose, prohibit, forestall, impinge on/upon, censor, stifle, obstruct, deprive, undermine, destabilize, deny, ban, monopolize, oppress, mistreat, marginalize, relegate, disempower, discount, encroach, segregate, discriminate, rule, card, malign, redline, red-bait, favor (one group over another), disenfranchise, ignore (institutional inequality), dismiss (claims), blame, penalize, violate (civil rights), race bait

degrade, trigger, misread, scar, misjudge, alienate, demean, despise, incense, humiliate, ostracize, associate (negative traits with a group), reactivate

settle, right, repair, remove, mark, equalize, correct, regulate, compensate, recompense, amend, raise awareness, redress (inequities), level (the playing field), rectify, further, remove (stigma), designate (green space), police

plug, devise, draw up, boycott, picket, rally, litigate, settle on, chant, agitate, congregate, arouse, promote, scheme, risk, subvert, pressure, hatch (a plan), mobilize, demand, confront, consult, campaign, sponsor, champion, repeal, reform, network, redress, empower, resist, disobey, petition, ally, put forward, rehearse (talking points), speak out, stand (up/together), lead (a march), lobby, author (a bill), propose (legislation), protest (police brutality), depose, direct (efforts), legislate, redistrict, pass (legislation), assemble (a team), camp out, hack away at

negotiate, organize, rally, agitate, identify, promote, collaborate, assess, recruit, implement, diversify, confront, reform, bolster, bring together, foster, politicize, educate, pressure (officials), pursue (an agenda), determine, create (a campaign/community), address (grievances), build (consensus/collective power), conduct (power analysis), strategize (a housing campaign), stir up, petition, raise awareness, bring to the table, proposition

reach out, align, model, brave, establish, value, dare, earn, warrant, distinguish (oneself), ally, respect, come out/forward, trust, garner support (from the broader community), dignify, accomplish, give voice to, further (understanding)

brave, out, dare, redefine, reframe, humor, merit, warrant, empower, educate, pride (oneself on), come out/forward, unpack (institutional racism), embrace (one's roots), learn about, articulate

bristle, suffer, smolder, plumb, object, bear, slough off, wait, ignore, block out, shoulder, endure, persevere, persist, tolerate, withstand, succeed, discipline, sustain, long for, rankle, fear, hurt, last, yearn, wish, seethe, humble, sadden, prickle, undergo, push through, smart

force, punch, beat, bind, hang, order, demolish, destroy, bait, corner, stalk, attack, capture, burn, scheme, conspire, connive, overwhelm, alarm, ruin, spoil, execute, abuse, intimidate, hunt down, eradicate, snuff out, deface, terrify, horrify, whip, flay, torch (a house), rupture (relations), strong-arm, pervert, lynch, flagellate, persecute, torture

depress, separate, split, tone down, set apart, divide, derail, cut off, discourage, cost, dampen, estrange, daunt, wear down, dispirit, dishearten, dismay, embitter, isolate, segregate, disillusion, alienate, distance, inculcate

direct, plan, consult, map, rewrite, reform, zone, set standards, impose (requirements), propose (regulations/policies), code, generate (consensus), perform (outreach), guide (development), update (policies/code), record (public input), document (conditions), develop (strategies), identify (goals and objectives), write policies, establish (procedures/standards), develop (an approvals process), convene (stakeholders), hold (a public meeting), meet with (investors/developers), revise (policy), research (census data/mode share), implement (plans/policies/procedures), hire (consultants), rightsize

earmark, allocate, subsidize, incentivize, privatize, underwrite, reform, attract (investment), streamline (approvals), fast-track, encourage (development), cut out (red tape), develop (incentives), redevelop, allot (public space)

assist, earmark, target, allocate, subsidize, support, invest, transform, build (affordable housing), implement (programs), renew (dilapidated housing), mitigate (impacts), empower, rejuvenate, help

inspect, supervise, license, tear down, demolish, protect, monitor, promote, restrict, tax, deny, ban, regulate, approve, enforce, require, fine, mitigate, reform, pass (laws/ordinances), impose (limits), prohibit (smoking/landfills), impose (conditions), limit (building heights/growth of bars), order (corrective action), preserve, landmark, conserve (open space/natural resources), issue (citations), approve with modifications, disapprove

appreciate, love, delight in, enjoy, hold in one's heart, care for/about, have a soft spot for, derive pleasure from, feel deep affection for, hold dear, take an interest in, ameliorate (suffering)

lead, shine, persevere, persist, transform, rise above, understand, respect, forgive, reach out to, transcend (differences), foster (trust), value (everyone's contribution), hold in one's heart, show (the way forward), clear (the way for others), absolve (someone of guilt), distinguish (oneself as dedicated), mellow

boost, lift, elevate, power, cure, answer, soothe, center, illumine, captivate, enthrall, calm, astonish, amaze, sweeten, glorify, redeem, appease, purify, cleanse, renew, wash away, grace, channel, help, cherish, consecrate, enchant, delight, rouse, cheer, uplift, marvel, mollify, absolve, vindicate, heal, ease, forgive, give birth to, lighten (one's load)

drive, boost, lift, elevate, power, strengthen, benefit from, soothe, center, illumine, calm, erase, encourage, serve, sweeten, assure, assuage, appease, pacify, renew, fortify, build (community), help, gratify, delight, charm, rouse, hearten, cheer, uplift, mollify, ease, alleviate, reassure, minister to, promise, lighten (one's load), mellow

fill, stream, consecrate, bless, confer on, heal, send (help/strength), make holy, hallow, bestow (blessings), grace with

assist, house, support, volunteer, give, babysit, aid, help out, lend (a hand), free up (time/energy), contribute (skill/manpower), housesit, pet-sit, hook someone up, help (someone)

feed, house, listen, take in, smile, mentor, guide, greet, clothe, assume (a loan), defend (someone), stand up for/to, take under one's wing, give guidance, offer (a hand/help), take up the cause of, raise money for

put out, listen, imbue, emanate, warm up, prop up, value, persevere, support, lend, befriend, stand up for, empathize, send out, look out for, buoy, stick up for, stand behind, side with, sympathize, back (someone), reach out to, ameliorate (suffering), help out, take someone's side, spend time with, consider (someone else's needs), invite (someone to do something), radiate (love/kindness), pour (love), show respect, rise (above), make oneself available

build, construct, assist, beautify, explore, mentor, support, serve, contribute, proffer, volunteer, come together, share, clean up, hand out, provide, give back, fulfill, pitch in, teach, engage in, tutor, offer (help), participate, put forward/up, donate (services), help (out), pass on (skills), hit the streets, collect (canned goods), supply (homeless people with clothes), offer (companionship), lend a hand, build community

count, gather, chant, congregate, decorate, observe, smudge, draw, deny, pray, smear, ritualize, feast, fast, dress up, explain, hide (easter eggs), hunt (for easter eggs), color (easter eggs), dye (easter eggs), sing (traditional songs/hymns), recite (prayers), recount (the meaning of the holiday), hardboil (easter eggs), break one's fast, give up (for lent), attend (services), string (lights), light (candles/lanterns), burn (incense), don (yamaka/traditional clothing), prepare (the table), cook (traditional food), celebrate (a religious holiday), set out (ritual objects), set out (haggadahs for passover), read (from haggadahs), hide (afikomen), break (matzah), seat (participants at passover table), retell (story of easter/passover), open (door), spin (dreidel), sing (prayers), snuff out (candles), blow (the shofar), gather (to break one's fast)

organize, lead, evoke, announce, advise, encourage, stir up, interpret, consecrate, visit, bless, uplift, mediate, sermonize, minister to, invoke, counsel, pastor, read (the bible), don (garments), drape (the stole), preach, officiate (at weddings/baptisms), perform (weddings), evangelize, deliver a sermon, address (congregation), administer (communion), give (communion), pray over, lead in prayer, hear (confession), grant (forgiveness/penance), confer (blessings on), pronounce (man and wife), recite (religious passages), say the last rites, robe

place, recite (from torah/koran), wrap (oneself in phylactery), read from (a religious text)

boost, bear, lead, prop up, back, promote, finance, fund, support, defend, spearhead, stand up for, fight for, advocate for, uphold, stick up for, champion (a cause), wave (a banner), raise funds for, argue for/against, crusade for, campaign for, draw attention to (an issue), speak up/out/for

model, lead, catalyze, kindle, represent, ignite, justify, demonstrate, pump up, empower, validate, matter, embolden, warrant (attention), affirm (goodness in the world), set an example, reveal (an uncomfortable truth), wake someone up, prove (the value of something), encourage (deep thinking), set high standards, earn (respect), win (trust/accolades), merit (respect), enlighten

forfeit, purge, sacrifice, purify, cleanse, redress, flagellate, rectify, make good, beg (forgiveness), fast, confess, plead (forgiveness), make amends, put right, confess (sin or guilt), express (remorse), atone for (guilt or sin), do penance, surrender (to a higher power), return to (god), do penance for, redeem oneself, expiate, compensate for, make restitution for, make reparation for

worry, slink, reflect, crumble, apologize, blame, repent, regret, hit one hard, weigh one down, weigh on one's conscience, return to (a clean conscience), admit (wrongdoing), lose sleep over, whisper (in the confession booth), fall from grace, saddle (with guilt)

falter, replace, slip, neglect, wane, peter out, waver, fail to, lapse, relapse, renege, substitute, flag, revert, break (tradition), drag one's feet, backtrack, slack (off), break (vow/promise), welsh on, welch on, defrock, laicize

apologize, beg (forgiveness), confess, implore, plead (forgiveness), pray for (forgiveness), beseech, entreat, express (regret), express one's regret, make amends, ask for (forgiveness), feel regret, admit (to wrongdoing), make the first move

elevate, settle, clear, overlook, reframe, let go, reconcile, rethink, mend, come around, excuse, redress, acknowledge, waive, exonerate, absolve, pardon, vindicate, patch up, forgive, grant (forgiveness), open to (someone), look over (someone's faults), ease up, clear (one's name), repair (a relationship), soften (toward someone), allow (others their shortcomings), restart (a relationship)

fix, compromise, sort out, manage to, reconcile, correct, mend, resolve, amend, redress, rectify, make up for, remedy, make good, aspire to, reassure, patch up, track down, settle (a dispute), appeal to, set right, right (a wrong), compensate (for), make amends, repair (a ruptured relationship), right a wrong, straighten someone out, find a solution to, behave with awareness, put right, redeem (one's trustworthiness), regain someone's trust

brush aside, cooperate, contain, finesse, accept, tolerate, field, self-censor, accommodate, smile, exercise (restraint), rephrase, de-escalate, allow, validate, acquiesce, blunt (one's own reactivity), step into (the role of peace-builder), squelch (one's own reactivity), lighten (the atmosphere), humor (someone), collect (oneself), restore (peace), appeal to (one's wiser self), refuse to (engage/quarrel), redirect one's efforts (to create a warm atmosphere), mirror (someone's concerns), take the heat, exercise restraint

breathe, release, open up, diminish, greet, empathize, loosen up, thaw, unwind, back off, show compassion, soften (one's stance), relax (one's judgments), wish (someone well), view someone (in a better light), see someone (with fresh eyes), appreciate (someone's good qualities), concern oneself with (another's well-being), ease up/off, temper (one's judgments with understanding), lighten (up), throw open (one's arms), open (one's heart/a door), initiate (contact), extend oneself, face someone, take in (someone's good qualities), warm up toward (someone), mellow

kneel, bow (one's head), sing, chant, ruminate, curb, daven, cross, contemplate, give up, submit to, abstain, turn to, discipline, meditate, pray, cleanse, praise, petition, flagellate, worship, consecrate, send out, bless, beg (forgiveness), imbibe, fast, tithe, uncover, recite, invoke, vow, take (communion), go on retreat, take (communion/vows), recite (vows/aspirations), cultivate (compassion), dedicate (oneself to service), serve (the poor), commune with, intone, be baptized, read (the bible/koran/torah), assume (garb/habits), study (spiritual texts), enter (a convent), declare (oneself a devotee), adhere to, practice meditation, reign in, remove (shoes/hats), attend (church/synagogue/mosque), fold (hands), atone, memorize (sacred texts), circumambulate (a buddhist temple)

expel, align, attribute, witness, sublimate, lapse, purge, revere, venerate, believe, rectify, obey, invoke, blaspheme, exorcise, enshrine, divine, submit to (a figure not currently alive), sin, accept (jesus), commune with (a deity), cleanse (one's spirit/sins), bargain with god, desecrate, reincarnate, be born again

hug, embrace, unlock, rescue, soothe, pamper, indulge, lighten, calm, warm up, accept, open up, come around, relent, befriend, appease, amend, allay, bridge, love, dignify, send out, slake, amuse, mollify, acquiesce, feel, back down, disarm, ease, relieve, lullaby, comfort, dote, coddle, console, spare, lull into, rock (to sleep), offer condolences, show compassion for, put one's arm around, reach out to, walk in another's shoes

soften, empathize, understand, relate to, sympathize, warm up to, put oneself in another's shoes, identify with, feel (for), commiserate with, show concern for, condole with, open oneself to, feel with/for