nip, knock back, pucker, pour, gulp, slurp, sample, partake, toast, scarf down, swig, sip, drink, down, glug, wash down (one's food), tip (a glass), raise (a glass), guzzle, imbibe, chug, chugalug, toss back (a shot), get drunk

chop, jam, grind, juice, liquefy, shake, pour, masticate, quarter, wash, blend, sweeten, plunge, halve, pit (fruit), thicken (with a banana), skim (froth), chill, mince (herbs), squeeze (lemon), feed (into a juicer)

grind, cut, stir, heat, remove, dunk, age, blend, filter, drip, steep, infuse, mix, serve, sweeten, submerge, percolate, pour (milk), brew, strain (tea leaves), carbonate, ice, frost (glass), froth (milk), bring to a boil, mix in, spoon, squeeze (lemon into tea), pull (teabag), dry (tea leaves), dip (teabag)

hydrate, burn, shock, cleanse, turbocharge, compliment, slake, intoxicate, quench (thirst), satisfy (one's thirst), get one drunk, cool one down, warm one up, coat one's throat, caffeinate, boost one's energy, scald, blister, clear (phlegm), wash down, mask (taste)

bottle, disgorge, siphon, grow (grapes), harvest (grapes), crush (grapes), pick (grapes), stomp (grapes), add (hops/sugar), feed (yeast food to the yeast), hydrate (yeast), punch down, test (ph/yan), acidulate, inoculate, cork, rack, date, age (wine), brew (beer), distill (alcohol), ferment (grapes)

chomp, stuff, dispose of, demolish, gobble, gulp, tear into, polish off, devour, inhale, binge, wolf down, scarf down, feast, gorge, overeat, glut, pig out, banquet, bolt down, gobble up/down, open (packaged food)

nip, chew, chomp, gnaw, pick at, bite, suck, nibble, masticate, swallow, munch, dig in, moisten, consume, sample, polish off, put away, ingest, bite into, nosh, wolf down, peck at, chow down, crunch (celery), slurp (soup), tuck into (one's food), wolf down (one's food)

grab, snatch, nip, graze, pick at, nibble, munch, crinkle, slap together, peck at, snack, shell (nuts), unwrap (protein bar), scoop (popcorn), pop (peanuts into one's mouth), microwave (popcorn), suck (on a lollipop), slurp (a slushee), lick (an ice cream cone), forage (food from the cupboard)

pucker, smell, belch, spit out, lick, admire, gag, relish, savor, chow down, taste, suck (sugar cane), gnaw (on a chicken bone), choke on, satisfy (one's sweet tooth), burn (one's tongue), smack one's lips

dole out, stretch, wait, water down, limit, mete out, allot, conserve, ration, starve, put off, wolf down, portion, hand out, space meals, fast

nip, graze, pinch, push aside, nibble, forage, scrounge, scavenge, steal, harvest, dumpster dive, dig (roots), raid (a garden), cut (vegetables from a vine), taste (a plant), test (a strange plant), root around, scout (for edible plants), outsmart (animal competition), pick (fruit), shell (acorns/nuts), shake off (dirt from roots), shake (branches to loosen coconuts), pluck, swarm around, cannibalize

crimp, roll, oil, pour, smoke, sear, singe, baste, turn, grill, salt, pepper, microwave, roast, bake, preheat (the oven), set (the timer), broil, truss (turkey with string), barbeque, scallop (pie crust), poke (holes in pie crust), glaze (with vinegar/wine)

stir, heat, jug, moisten, sprinkle, boil, poach, sweeten, thicken, salt, pepper, microwave, spice, season, sauté, fry, fizz, oil (the frying pan), skim (fat), mull (cider), scald (milk), steam, parboil, cover (with lid/cheese), nuke, reheat, reduce (the glaze), pressure-cook

mash, pinch, finish, glaze, daub, garnish, slather, crumble, fortify, arrange, salt, pepper, dribble (olive oil), drizzle (chocolate sauce), sprinkle (garnish), pour (sauce), grate (lemon zest), zest

funnel, set up, place, prepare (menu), shop (for ingredients), plan (the menu), set out (ingredients), measure (ingredients), array (ingredients on the counter), assemble (ingredients), filter (water), stock (cupboards with ingredients), wash (vegetables), uncork (wine), refrigerate (dough)

dice, mash, pound, crack, mince, grind, grate, shake, daub, blend, marinate, dribble, slather, crumble, sweeten, smear, pit (fruit), wash (vegetables), slice (cucumbers), shell, husk, rub (with oil/spice), split (the skin), sift (flour), whisk (eggs), separate (yolks), beat (eggs), drizzle, spice, season, stuff (turkey), chine (meat from the backbone), brush (egg whites on dough), peel, tenderize, shuck (peas)

chop, slice, garnish, pick, pit (fruit), mince (herbs), season, shake (vinaigrette), dress (the salad), toss (salad), wash (vegetables to remove chemicals), squeeze (lemon/grapefruit into salad dressing), scoop (avocado), make dressing, roast (nuts)

poke, fork, blot, sweeten, slather (with sauce), salt, pepper, sprinkle (with salt), dribble (soy sauce/gravy), dip (into sauce), butter (one's bread), dab (sauce with his bread), roll (corn over a stick of butter), slice (meat), cut (a vegetable), lift (food to one's mouth), drip (dressing on salad), pour (milk in tea), spoon (a dollop of whipped cream), scoop (sauce)

scrape, distribute, announce, transfer, serve, partake, give thanks, turn off, sit down, pull out (a chair), call (children to the table), set the table, ring (a bell), grab a plate, dish out/up, ladle, set out, say grace, take a seat

stink, float, bear, blow, secrete, leak, drift, emit, taint, pervade, release, smack of, reek, leave behind (a strong odor of), give off (the faint odor of), waft, send off/out, mingle with, perfume, exude, suffuse with, seep (into the room)

recoil, choke, asphyxiate, stir (a memory), conjure up, disgust, remind one of, nauseate, intoxicate, turn one's stomach, salivate, fill (one's nostrils), inhale (deeply), crinkle (one's nose), drink in (a fragrance), bring back (a memory), bring back

smell, catch, gulp, absorb, detect, inhale, sniff, snuffle, whiff, breathe in, pick up (the scent of), take in (smells), fill (one's nostrils)

gather, serve, toast, banquet, feed (one's guests), set (the table), set out (food in bowls), fold (napkins), arrange (dinnerware/flowers), dole out (servings), ladle (soup), pass (condiments), say grace, clink (glasses), regale, pass out/around, wash up, wash (dishes), cater

pour, nibble, wait, refrain from, serve, offer, set the table, pull (someone's chair out), wipe (one's mouth), sit up straight, fold a napkin, unfold (a napkin), arrange (one's utensils on the plate), compliment (the cook), pass (dishes), clear the table, offer to, refill

select, check, tip (the server), toast, raise (a glass), sit down, clink (glasses), read (a menu), wait (to be seated), take off (one's coat), dine, order (food), unfold (one's napkin), sign (the credit card receipt), pay (the bill), make a reservation, choose (a menu item), pick (a table)

deliver, charge, accommodate, inquire, serve (food & drink to customers), wait (tables), wait on (customers), greet (customers), welcome (customers), set (tables), clear (dirty dishes), refill (water glass), take (orders), recite (specials), prepare (tables for a meal), clean up, seat (customers), write down (food order), transmit (food order to kitchen staff), put in (an order), lay (tablecloth on table), bring (menus), check in with (customers), list (specials), introduce oneself, educate oneself

freeze, sear, burn, warm up, boil, heat up, wilt, thaw, chill, cool (in the refrigerator), simmer, defrost, warm, circulate (in a microwave), crisp

wind up, ground, fill, fatten, nourish, satisfy, calm, overwhelm, sustain, energize, slake, weigh one down, caffeinate, dehydrate, dry out, sate, bloat, loosen (one's stools), constipate, provide (sustenance), quench, curb (one's appetite), lower (ldl), upset one's stomach, turn one's stomach

choke, heave, turn over, hurl, spew, expel, belch, disgorge, regurgitate, water, dry, puff up, fart, pass gas, gag, hurt, vomit, barf, throw up, cough, swell, bloat, get the runs, salivate, retain water, break out (in hives), burp, spit out/up, puke, dry-heave, retch, upchuck, toss one's cookies, eruct

liquefy, smell, froth, blend, marinate, soften, darken, seep, drip, soak up, steep, burn, mix, fizzle, thicken, toast, roast, bake, sauté, fry, fizz, crisp, give off (smell), curdle, sizzle (on the grill), overcook, give off (kitchen odors)

shrivel, stink, smell, break down, perish, age, soften, discolor, spoil, pervade, wither, expire, sour, wilt, ferment, curdle, absorb (flavors in the refrigerator), dry out, decompose, compost, lose (flavor/firmness), bruise, grow (mold), sprout, rot, go off, give off (an odor), reek, go stale, ripen

toss (one's hair), dress, preen, primp, blind, fascinate, attract, impress, ignite, stupefy, lure, excite, intimidate, appeal, flirt, simper, enchant, charm, intrigue, brim, send out (pheromones), draw (attention), pull toward/in, flutter (one's eyelashes), bat (one's eyelashes), lean toward/in, flaunt (cleavage/tattoo), reveal (cleavage/tattoo)

weigh, hide, prick up, elude, evade, belie, let down, blush, waver, scrutinize, size up, vet, block, bluff, vacillate, self-censor, decline, pout, refuse, rebuff, play (games), grimace, wonder, make excuses, welcome, spare, dally with, turn down, send out (pheromones), suit (someone), shy away from (someone), decipher (someone's intentions), gauge (the risks), analyze (dating options)

stalk, imagine, anticipate, ogle, fixate, sneak, admire, invent, glorify, obsess, want, long for, desire, daydream, visualize, idolize, idealize, yearn, wish, fantasize, worship, dream, picture, ache (with desire), send out (pheromones), hope for (romance), wait for (a partner), find attractive, infatuate, be smitten with, have a thing for/about, get an erection

brush against, reach out, cock (one's head), play with, stir, brave, dance, woo, chase, corral, nurture, pursue, present, swagger, intensify, attract, sneak, invent, finesse, convince, persuade, flatter, seduce, scheme, contrive, concoct, lure, fluster, jump into, blunder, botch, bungle, persevere, coerce, cater to, reel in, entice, tempt, cajole, assure, text, cultivate, splurge, phone, hit on, flirt, invite, introduce (oneself), compliment, charm, im, chomp at the bit, champ at the bit, regale, wheedle, single out, muster, urge, approach, draw someone out, talk to, coax, wile, come across as, pick up (someone), sweet-talk, suck up to, suck (attention)

score, bang, screw, thrust, roll, heave, arch, straddle, shrivel, brace, stiffen, bag, hook up, nail, hump, grunt, pant, whimper, satisfy, pierce, climax, diddle, erupt, release, plunge, harden, surge, electrify, quake, swell, moan, writhe, sate, pulsate, knock up, copulate, ball, come, ejaculate, lose an erection, ravish, fuck, rail, fornicate, frig, schlong

clamp, chain, paint, strip, pierce, explore, experiment, rip off, dare, channel, fantasize, harmonize, handcuff, role-play, tie down, prolong, play around/with, try out (sexual positions), watch (porn), reverse (roles/positions), share fantasies, push (boundaries), shoot (a video), film, blindfold, striptease, mix things up

cling, dip, thrust, heave, envelop, curl, arch, straddle, shrivel, ripple, brace, stiffen, oil, bite, coo, pant, whimper, satisfy, undulate, stimulate, infuse, climax, erupt, pander, release, plunge, harden, unite, surge, entwine, commingle, intertwine, electrify, cry out, swell, moan, writhe, sate, pulsate, prolong, murmur, kiss, come, make love, ejaculate, sleep together, lose an erection, ravish, conjoin, smooch, get an erection

tussle, hug, graze, pat, stroke, wrap, cradle, fondle, embrace, enfold, envelop, curl up, lounge, fold, nestle, huddle, encircle, hold, caress, rock, nest, snuggle, nuzzle, coo, enclose, pet, soothe, tickle, nose into, sink into, cuddle, soften, absorb, engulf, intertwine, spoon, snug, burrow into, surround, interlace (fingers), doze

grasp, grab, squeeze, grind, probe, pat, cup, thumb, bump up against, stroke, grope, rub up against, touch, scratch, fondle, embrace, enfold, massage, caress, brush, bite, ruffle, peck, suck, nibble, slip, pet, cover, tease, intensify, gaze, open, heat up, ease into, taste, kiss, smooch, run one's finger along, pucker (one's lips), smooth (someone's hair), knead

slap, hit, neglect, fib, twist the truth, equivocate, deny, abuse, break (a promise/trust), berate, refuse, flirt, blame, forget, lose it, get drunk, bruise, accuse, transgress, drink (too much), take drugs, ignore (needs/problems), lose touch, fail to (communicate/come home), pick (fights), instigate (arguments)

separate, collapse, divide, call off, annul, disintegrate, fizzle, fail, move out, lose interest, dissolve, estrange, divorce, split up, break up/off, walk away/out, go separate ways, burn itself out, part ways

lie, hide, strategize, conceal, cheat, seduce, justify, play around, womanize, stray, cover one's tracks, make excuses, sweet-talk, be unfaithful to, commit adultery, have an affair, succumb (to temptation), sneak out/around, invent (an alibi), construct (an alibi), slip out, two-time, delete (messages), meet up

fume, smolder, surface, fight, subside, fizzle, argue, resent, sacrifice, bicker, refuse, squabble, obligate, apologize, oblige, shake up, burn out, zing

count, weigh, cry, let down, beguile, lure, entice, tempt, obsess, consume, wait for, want, miss, mope, brood, torture, disappoint, electrify, exhilarate, preoccupy, hope, tantalize, titillate, pine, eat at, torment, promise, long for (things to change), shed tears, moon, long to (see one's lover), hold out (hope), break (promise)

pucker, grind, stroke, touch, embrace, envelop, straddle, caress, squirm, ripple, stiffen, oil, lubricate, turn on/off, stir, strip, snuggle, nibble, play, slink, crawl, arouse, undulate, stimulate, meld, lick, open, melt, ignite, explore, diddle, seduce, sublimate, excite, entice, tempt, harden, entwine, intertwine, rouse, titillate, romp, undress, murmur, kiss, smooch, watch (porn), fire up, push up against, run one's finger along, twerk

tug, yank, struggle, extricate, slide, loosen, toss, fling, throw, shed, drop, unfasten, strip, lower, tear off, remove, untie, slither, show, slip, tease, flaunt, cast off, expose, take off, rip off, persuade, lose, cast aside/off, bare, unzip, reveal, disclose, uncover, shuck (a jacket), unbutton, undo (closures in clothing), unhook (a bra), unbuckle, unclasp (a bra)

rumple, fly, lie, loose, ruffle, hide, tangle, crinkle, wrinkle, crease, crumple, flow, disappear, mess up, fall, clatter, come loose/undone, scrunch up, tousle, dishevel, muss up, turn inside out, get lost, untuck, spread over, fall across

cling, grasp, grab, squeeze, hug, graze, pinch, slide, rub, bump up against, stroke, grope, rub up against, touch, scratch, finger, cradle, fiddle with, loosen, fondle, embrace, enfold, envelop, massage, caress, brush, ruffle, nudge, slip, pet, soothe, tickle, stimulate, irritate, creep, hold on to, press up against, wrap one's arm around, run one's finger over/along, turn in (one's hand)

sweat, perspire, crawl, tickle, sense, soften, absorb, burn, yield, sting, quiet, prickle, throb, tingle, feel, relax, warm, creep

stir, evoke, awaken, arouse, stimulate, flood, fascinate, rush, sweeten, consume, thrill, preoccupy, titillate, summon, call up, infatuate, make aware of, increase (self-worth), turn someone on, quicken (one's heartbeat), release (oxytocin)

prize, drop, stir, connect, flutter, sense, awaken, imagine, stimulate, soften, gush, burn, fixate, value, admire, spin, pulse, invent, overwhelm, appreciate, depend on, daydream, entrust, recognize, fantasize, worship, respect, love, adore, treasure, cherish, relish, savor, delight in, enjoy, delight, throb, rouse, dream, picture, muse, single out, rely on, overflow, thrill to, bask in, pride (oneself), find (irresistible), lust for/after, fall (for/in love), release (pheromones), count on

separate, cue, beckon, signal, smolder, connect, brush, hook up, advance, wait, suggest, gel, impress, seduce, confuse, win over, text, heat up, phone, play around, flirt, come together, enchant, turn off/on, hang out, disarm, time, walk up to, hit it off, gesture, hint, go out with, talk with, feel (attraction), feel out, sidle (up to/against), warm up to, open up/to, blur (boundaries), set (personal boundaries), get to know, space out (messages), buy (drinks)

secure, lock, stand together, assume, consider, co-create, bank on, depend on, propose, swear, obligate, oblige, rekindle, undertake, entrust, pledge, marry, dedicate, come through, invest in, rely on, commit, co-parent, settle down, take care of, vow, promise, stay with (a partner), have a child, care for (children), share (finances), devote, check in, combine (incomes), recommit, revise one's will, tie the knot, stick it out, announce (an engagement), agree to, drop (a knee), move in (together), get engaged, cohabit, live together, count on

prize, cooperate, compromise, protect, establish, call, define, soften, engage, celebrate, formalize, adjust, communicate, collaborate, accommodate, rethink, support, sweeten, assure, text, bridge, adore, treasure, cherish, enjoy, go out, comfort, tie down, allay (fears), console, sympathize, commiserate, depend on (one another), open up to, share (one's vulnerability), move out/in, care about/for, show (affection), settle into, settle down/for, pull together/in, set up (joint custody of a dog), hum along, dedicate oneself to, propose (marriage), talk over (differences), listen to (concerns of a partner), communicate (with intimacy)

decorate, plan, delegate, assign, visit, send out (invitations), announce (an engagement), set a date, buy (a wedding dress), rent (a tuxedo), arrange (a honeymoon/wedding), hire (a band/a minister), rent (a hall for a ceremony), book (a venue for a wedding), tailor (a tuxedo), hem (dress), compile (a guest list/a playlist), diagram (seating arrangements), construct (a menu), research (venues), write (vows), select (a band), coordinate (colors), match (bridesmaid dresses), taste (cakes), create (an itinerary), register (at city hall), set out (a guest book), arrange (flowers), inform (relatives), mail out (invitations), write (a ketubah), sample (wedding cakes)

kneel, stand, process, join, announce, photograph, host, acknowledge, pronounce, marry, taste, wed, commit, kiss, vow, legalize (a commitment/marriage), sign (a marriage certificate), have a commitment ceremony, exchange (rings/vows), take vows, get hitched, take the plunge, make official, repeat (vows), strew (flowers), throw (rice/garter/bouquet), blow (bubbles), lift (a veil), give away, paint (henna), stand under (chuppah), light (candles), join (hands), circumambulate (a chuppah), say (vows), make (vows), officiate (a wedding), betroth, present (the bride), walk down the aisle, dance (with a bride), toast (the couple), clink (a fork on a glass), cut (wedding cake), celebrate (the bride and groom)

thrash, clap, bounce, jam, grind, seat (oneself), stand, applaud, bob, dance, chant, scream, stomp, hear, listen, sway, critique, call out, shuffle, enjoy, cheer, rave, mosh, crowd-surf, cut loose, vibe, throw (hands in the air), hand (tickets to an usher), take one's seat, watch (a performance), sing along, read (program notes), discuss (a performance), lose oneself (in the music), lose track of time, buy (tickets), order (tickets)

drill, jam, rock, repeat, synchronize, play, blend, warm up, improvise, loop, practice, perform, sample, modulate, tune, segue, sight-read, drop out (on a repeated verse), review (entrances and cut-offs), cut off (the end of a note), balance (dynamics), watch (the director), follow (the conductor), repeat (the bridge), read (score/chord chart), sight-sing, coordinate (entrances/cut-offs), balance (voices in a musical group), wait for (an entrance), count (beats before one's entrance), solo, rehearse (music), interpret (a chart/score), crescendo, diminuendo, anticipate (the rhythm), take out (one's horn), put away (one's instrument), polish (a piece), feel (the rhythm), tune up, learn (repertoire), emcee

compress, plug in, feed, mute, mix, equalize, pan, mic, eq, unmute, swap out (a bad mic cable), wire (a stage), turn on (pa system)

score, scratch, fade, dub

insert, plug in, feed, balance, track, layer, mute, mix, equalize, pan, record, edit, master, sweeten, sample, sequence, mic, wire (mics/a studio), lay down tracks, overdub, eq, compress (dynamic range), bounce out, set up a cue mix, unmute, sync up, punch in, copy/paste (part of a track), swap out (a bad mic cable), set (volume/levels)

scratch, fade, cross-fade

rap, slap, knock, clap, drum, jingle, tap, applaud, snap (fingers), brush, stomp, step, clamber, clamor, throb, thrum, strum, do (body percussion), chink (glasses)

rap, screech, stutter, splutter, suck, coo, howl, hiss, drone, click, squeak, scream, shriek, whistle, whelp, grunt, sigh, pant, bark, gulp, roar, sputter, shout, yell, grumble, mutter, huff, clamor, puff, inhale, gasp, cry out, sniff, cough, moan, mumble, whisper, exhale, snicker, groan, wheeze, struggle (for breath), boo, holler, smack (lips), heave (a sigh), blow (a harmonica), yodel, choke back, utter

drill, belt, clap, trill, hum, sing, chant, warble, hear, accent, anticipate, fade, pick out, improvise, breathe, sustain, harmonize, inhale, ring out, enunciate, lull, lullaby, resonate, reverberate, beatbox, break out (in harmony), come in (on the bridge), sweeten (the tone), darken (the tone), scat, vamp, riff, build (a repertoire), drag the beat, swing (the rhythm), rehearse (a passage), practice (scales), warm up (one's voice), support (one's voice), phrase (a musical line), interpret (a song), sing out, croon, interpret (the lyric), articulate, memorize (lyrics), sight-read, count out (rhythm), beat out (rhythm with one's foot), read (a score), listen (to one's voice in the monitor), brush up (one's technique), practice (musical scales), grip (the mic), pan (the mic), relax (one's mandible), correct (the pitch), warm (the quality of sound), slide (a note), perform (a song)

rap, slap, knock, drum, thunk, strike, ding, crash, tap, rumble, thunder, beat out (a rhythm), boom, drown, thrum, resound

hum, warble, pop (lips), beatbox, break out in (beatboxing), percuss, purse (lips), downstep, click (one's tongue), clap (air in front of the mouth), slap (one's cheek), puff (air), tremble (one's lips), vibrate (one's lips)

hiss, hum, buzz, drone, swish, purr, roar, zip, gush, zoom, bumble, vibrate, fizz, sizzle, whish, murmur, zing, din, whir, whiz

rap, ding, dong, tap, peck, beep, hum, buzz, drone, click, chime, tick, thrum, din, whir

blast, screech, beep, hoot, trumpet, whine, burst, boom, wail, toot (a horn), honk (a horn), blow (a horn), blare, bugle, saxophone, tuba, trombone, sax, cornet

tear, rip, crunch, scrunch, rustle, snap, brush, ruffle, swish, zip, buckle, crinkle, fluff, whish, poof

rap, clang, knock, clap, drum, wham, pound, hammer, ding, dong, screech, tap, scratch, clack, rev, hum, buzz, drone, click, clunk, whine, roar, boom, throb, ring out, groan, wheeze, clank, thrum, murmur, jangle, zing, din, whir, pierce (the air)

screech, sing, blare, bounce off

blast, screech, crash, hoot, cry, hum, sing, chime, whistle, tinkle, echo, squeal, rumble, thunder, blow, tintinnabulate, create overtones, toot, emit (sound), announce, boom, vibrate, ring out, resonate, reverberate, clatter, peal, resound, sound, blare, bounce off, twang

clang, knock, clap, screech, splutter, clack, hum, drone, rattle, rumble, thwak, roar, sputter, clatter, thrum, creak, din, whir, rev (an engine), gun (an engine), toot (a car horn), honk (a car horn)

splutter, suck, hiss, froth, gulp, slurp, sputter, swoosh, spume, squelch, guzzle, fizz, crackle, whoosh, foam, bubble, pizz

beat, rap, slap, knock, clap, drum, thud, thump, strike, thwack, hammer, crack, tap, scratch, splutter, pop, clack, peck, click, clop, thwak, sputter, pulse, tick, tock, clatter, patter, thrum, whump, strum, percuss

bang, clang, clink, crack, bong, ding, dong, jingle, crash, ping, shatter, sing, chime, tinkle, echo, tintinnabulate, throb, ring out, resonate, reverberate, jangle, zing, ring (out), chink (wine glasses), toll, peal, resound, sound

smash, bang, mash, ram, clang, knock, wham, thud, thump, smack, whomp, thwack, ding, screech, crash, snap, clack, thwak, burst, boom, zing, whump, bang against

score, raise, listen, orchestrate, write, transcribe, modulate, arrange, indicate, harmonize, sequence, swing (the rhythm), anticipate (the rhythm), compose, fine-tune (an arrangement), transpose, hear (in one's head), feature (a soloist), balance (the parts), contrast (the dynamics)

cue, nod, lead, hear, blend, improvise, feature, direct, correct, perform, conduct, hone, modulate, bow, crescendo, diminuendo, transpose, read (the score), warm up (the band), swing (one's arms/a baton), pick up (the tempo), listen (for a balance of instruments), raise (a baton), flourish (a baton), rehearse (an orchestra), balance (instruments), decrescendo, coordinate (entrances), take (a bow), introduce (a piece of music), fine-tune (entrances/cut-offs), correct (the pitch), expand (repertoire), wipe (one's brow), order (scores), emcee

drill, slide, count, trill, phrase, hear, listen, accent, anticipate, fade, improvise, breathe, perform, slur, harmonize, vamp, riff, build (a repertoire), rehearse (a passage), practice (scales), articulate, sight-read, beat out (rhythm with one's foot), read (score/chord chart), crescendo, decrescendo, tie (notes together), brush up (technique), pick out (one's line), sustain (a note through the bar-line), interpret (an arrangement), embellish (a melody), reproduce (what one heard on a recording), retard, re-articulate, pick up (one's part), strike (keys/a drum)

blow, tune, damp, press (keys)

slap, drum, strike, roll, tap, ring, beat (out), strike (drumhead), shake (rattles), ding (triangle), hit (drum), rap (on drum), sit on (drum), stretch (skin on drumhead), percuss

pound, roll, trill, tinkle, play, open, hammer out, cross (a finger over a thumb), voice (chords on the piano), strike (keys), float (one's wrists), establish fingering, invert (chords on the piano), switch (voicing of chords)

slap, press, slide, finger, bend, swing, string, fiddle, tune, vibrate, bow, pluck, strum, hammer down (on strings), pick up (a bow/a part), pick (strings), finger-pick (on guitar), strap on (guitar), change (chords/strings), tighten (a string)

tighten, loosen, squeak, blow, aim, purse (lips), vibrate (lips), blow down, press (a key), cover (holes with one's fingers), tune (to a), release (a key)

listen, notice, focus, communicate, introduce (oneself), articulate, hear (others' concerns), verbalize, make eye contact, refrain from (interrupting), exercise (awareness)

concentrate, contain, listen, wait, focus, open, delay, restrain oneself, empathize, lean back, lean forward, take into consideration, hold off, attend to, attune, tune in, center (oneself), hear someone out, pay attention, refrain from (dominating the discussion)

focus, set up, ask, introduce, prepare, request, sit down together, define (a topic), hold (an intention), hand out (ground rules/expectations), agree to (ground rules), specify (rules of engagement), clarify (expectations/ purpose of a discussion), set the stage, open (the discussion)

emphasize, alternate, figure in (context), communicate, divulge, sort out, puzzle out, contribute, build on, empathize, convey, discuss, explain, bear in mind, explicate, come to the point, articulate, participate, level with, hear someone out, turn around (prejudices/assumptions), make a point, answer (an accusation), exchange (views/hopes), language, dialogue, slow (one's speech), express (empathy)

trim, tweak, inject, insert, settle, fine-tune, negotiate, bargain, earmark, recall, satisfy, define, scale back, draft, haggle, formalize, hammer out, budget, appropriate, retract, rescind, evaluate, comply, accommodate, allocate, exempt, specify, mandate, approve, guarantee, incentivize, affiliate, co-create, reach, enumerate, quibble, rephrase, defend, capitulate, amend, overturn, veto, repeal, tack on, expunge, pledge, counter, legislate, qualify, language, cinch (a deal), lobby (for)

contract, sign, draw up, submit, present, suggest, pen, sponsor, broker, propose, put forward, figure out/in, request, author, map out, make on offer, co-sponsor, send off

settle, lead, prompt, suggest, direct, set up, enlist, steward, assure, ask, bring together, bring to the table, bridge, put forward, request, clarify, draw out, articulate, marshal, step into (a leadership role), map out (a process), allot (a specific length of time), assemble (the parties), cultivate (an atmosphere of mutual respect), organize (a discussion), promote (an atmosphere of), assign (assistants to oversee), set the stage for

assist, protect, soothe, highlight, cover, illuminate, scrutinize, detect, illustrate, review, orchestrate, contrive, restrict, redirect, verify, modulate (one's voice), contextualize, rein in, consult, summarize, integrate, enable, amend, moderate, channel, empower, empathize, validate, encapsulate, accord, differentiate, impress upon, conscientize, mediate, take into consideration, clarify, point out, sound out, language, grant (legitimacy), reference (guidelines), validate (someone's point of view), maintain (focus), field (objections/questions), gauge (level of engagement/readiness), smooth out/over, understand (divergent perspectives), respect (each party)

decompress, rethink, rework, consult, wind down, replay, meet, follow through/up, compose, debrief, re-run, strategize (a follow-up meeting)

handle, deliver, negotiate, run, display, introduce (the agenda), coordinate, announce, direct, control, orchestrate, manage, field, oversee, facilitate, conduct, approve, address, bank on, guide, head, forward, seat, welcome, co-host, officiate, preside over, count on, lead (a meeting), array

prime, supervise, organize, convene, gather, advertise, delegate, publicize, invite, arrange, point to, send out, select (a chair), head (a task force), plan (a meeting), require (attendance)

motion, convene, pass, table, judge, propose, postpone, amend, move, recognize, vote, adjourn, adjudicate, referee, speak, second, take minutes, resume (after a break), adjudge

team up, cooperate, speak up, discuss (options), associate, pilot, collaborate, filibuster, join forces, network, pool resources, take one's seat, work together

broadcast, generate, rally, challenge, advance, stimulate, inspire (new activists), build (a network), nix, encourage, propose, lead to, synergize, coordinate (efforts), outline (steps toward reaching a goal), clarify (funding), identify (key players), edify

team up, cooperate, align, fine-tune, refine, assist, complement, pick someone's brain, infuse, brainstorm, collaborate, enlist, pool (resources), join forces, consult, hone, supplement, combine, enhance, enrich, come together, help, partner, bridge, bring (to the table), corroborate, group, share, regroup, pull together, work together, recruit (experts), exchange (ideas), bounce off, lend (support/tools), raise (questions), monitor (results), share (knowledge/skills), put (their heads together), liaise

analyze, count, organize, outline, sketch, run up the flagpole, classify, schedule, collaborate, assess, manage, come up with, delegate, consolidate, affiliate, shuffle, reshuffle, reorganize, draft (an agreement), split (workload), firm up (division of labor), carve up (duties), divide (tasks), negotiate (division of labor), draw up (an agreement), share (files)

install, outfit, tackle, generate, weigh, devise, shape, strategize, suggest (names), weigh in on, coordinate, size up, design, vet, form, hammer out, funnel, set up, brainstorm, orchestrate, concoct, venture, deliberate, turn to, figure in, enlist, advise, execute, formulate, develop, initiate, stipulate, incentivize, issue, campaign, innovate, co-create, procure, firm up, undertake, envision, rustle up, determine, prepare, factor in, emulate, plunge into, instigate, commit, solidify, pioneer, endeavor, institute, embark, map out, build a team, draw in/up, assemble (a board of directors), ready (a team), instill (expectations), launch (a campaign), cultivate (teamwork), call upon, solicit (signatures)

tussle, challenge, attack, threaten, mire, impede, disrespect, deteriorate, criticize, confront, jockey, dicker, rehash, quibble, degenerate, devolve into, blame, insist, fault, dredge up, refuse to (compromise), walk away (from the table)

drag, settle, break down, surrender, collapse, muddle, disintegrate, fall apart, deteriorate, fail, persist, lapse, devolve into, fail to reach (an agreement), fail to (negotiate a contract)

call, vet, announce, text, write, phone, invite, introduce (oneself), im, email, mark out for, reach out to, create (a list of participants), send out (an announcement), personalize (invitations), ingratiate oneself

contract, tweak, set aside, fine-tune, order, dole out, coordinate, size up, check, book, formalize, schedule, communicate, hand over, set up, orchestrate, rescind, sort out, rule out, execute, allocate, specify, chart, allot, consult, make an offer, procure, firm up, invite, arrange, prepare, put forward, tick off, actualize, put in place, take care of, figure in/out, solidify, set about, see to, block out (time), chip in (toward a cost), assign (tasks), locate (a site/venue), reserve, overbook

bend, stoop, shut up, back away/off, retreat, surrender, buckle, weaken, yield, stand down, cope, comply, submit to, abandon (hope), ingratiate, relent, capitulate, lose ground, deign, defer to, give in/up, give up/in, hold in/back, recant, throw in the towel, step down, withdraw (demands), concede defeat, damp down, submit (one's resignation), admit defeat, knuckle under, sneak off, drop out (of a race), desist, disavow

concede, surrender, forfeit, give up, resign oneself, write off, return, refund, sacrifice, cost, allow, walk away, pay for, settle for, pay (a penalty/a fine), accept (a small compensation)

protect, shift (the balance of power), play (politics), throw one's weight around, gain (favor), resort to, bribe, bluff, risk, gamble, play to a strength, stipulate, favor, tempt, tip the balance, tap into (resources), exert, edge in, bring (resources) to bear, stand up to, appeal (for mercy)

bend, stoop, fold, break, compromise, concede, submit, retreat, surrender, buckle, cut one's losses, jettison, weaken, sink, hand over, abdicate, back (away/down), yield, forfeit, succumb, resign oneself to, accept, comply, conform, withdraw, lose, trade, repay, swap, wither, sacrifice, flag, relent, apologize, capitulate, oblige, wilt, give in/up, cave in, forgo, come away with, cave, drop (one's agenda), shut down (a venture), settle for, admit (defeat), promise to, agree to (monitoring), grant (copyright/authorship), waive (one's rights), split (the difference), be the bigger person, disavow

cooperate, compromise, concede, curb, indulge, heed, satisfy, check, adjust, divulge, accommodate, reconcile, support, chip in, co-create, appreciate, excuse, soften one's tone, apologize, praise, pledge, bridge, care, corroborate, pitch in, consent, express (appreciation), agree, stand (together/with), agree on (a shared agenda), foster (goodwill), build relationship, accept (each perspective as valid), validate (another's point of view), synthesize (points of view), cultivate (tolerance/patience)

weigh, wait, tone down, temper, step back, restrain oneself, exercise (restraint), assure, postpone, rephrase, relent, apologize, blunt, redress, allow, compliment, disarm, reassure, settle down, time, commiserate, spare, hear someone out, calm (down/oneself), curb (one's anger/reactivity), dial down/back, acknowledge (a different point of view), agree (with), hear (an opposing view), back off/down, tread (lightly), respect (differences), retract (an inflammatory statement), exercise restraint

cooperate, contain, bargain, soothe, indulge, give in, finesse, dance around, yield, field, comply, conform, table, accommodate, submit to, furnish, grant, win over, assure, appreciate, relent, apologize, assuage, soften (the tone), oblige, appease, conciliate, pacify, placate, allay, gratify, mollify, acquiesce, satisfy (demands), relieve, reassure, smooth out, agree to, bottle up, retract (an inflammatory statement), back down/off, adapt to, withdraw (a demand), accede (to someone's demands), assent, consent to, propitiate, alleviate (fears of domination), sweeten (the deal), lighten up, withdraw (demands), disavow

tweak, devise, bargain, compromise, arbitrate, haggle, hammer out, exchange, pin down, cater to, incentivize, trade, broker, barter, propose, throw in, stand one's ground, exact, parley, hash out, promise, swap (concessions), thrash out, cut a deal, jockey for, modify (one's original proposal), arrive at (an agreement)

appraise, define, identify, evaluate, enumerate, confirm, pinpoint, clarify, clear up, explicate, affirm, agree to, spell out, establish (parameters)

protest, deify, authenticate, claim, verify, deal with, field, justify, substantiate, demonstrate, address, snap back, dispute, glorify, account for, quote, excuse, defend, endorse, counter, idealize, prove, confirm, validate, hold forth, rationalize, reiterate, attest, explain, contend, qualify, restate, back up (one's claim), vouch, bend (the truth), dance around (a sensitive topic), elaborate

inspect, clear, show, expose, explore, inform, untangle, brief, summarize, disclose, debunk, find, uncover, recap, spot (issues), face (differences), seek (an explanation), chip away (at defenses), track (a conversation), distinguish (between), exchange (perceptions)

insert, challenge, interject, throw in, counter, explain, dredge up, hash out, raise one's voice, edge in, interpose, air (concerns/grievances), defend one's position

suggest, define, identify, pique, redefine, inquire, consult, appeal, require, propose, soften one's tone, quantify, request, approach (one's adversary)

weigh, unlock, reward, ferret, give someone a minute, discern, divulge, admit, assess, tread lightly, self-censor, accommodate, rethink, advise, consult, broker, sum up, advocate, regroup, coax, wait (for the right moment), ration out (information), extend (oneself), back down/off, distinguish (workable ideas from impractical ones)

check, persevere, puzzle out, solve, press on, unravel, plant (an idea), raise (questions), monitor (results), spur, ingrain (principles), broaden (one's perspective), rise to (a challenge), fix (unevenness), embed (devotion)

concentrate, strengthen, answer, stimulate, navigate, redeem, resolve, befriend, spur, build (trust), win (confidence/respect), regain (trust), establish (trust), reestablish (trust), clear the air, correct (an inequality), cultivate (concern/compassion), boost morale

pick up (steam/the pace), untangle, cultivate, elevate (standards), raise (standards), embed, unravel, lead to, revitalize (the work), reinforce (the work ethic), validate (results), straighten out (problems), enlarge (the pool of ideas), expand (the scope of an undertaking), broaden (the group perspective), ingrain (principles), fix (methods/inconsistencies), root out/for, establish (standards)

reach out, reinforce, assist, lean on, turn to, mentor, encourage, support, consult, bank on, depend on, help, trust, rely on, look out for, help out, call on, ask for (help/instruction), count on, repose in

lift, wind up, fuel, tap into, rally, charge, start, nudge, prompt, kindle, awaken, arouse, stimulate, spark, ignite, convince, sway, vitalize, mobilize, stoke, excite, encourage, enthuse, compel, motivate, incentivize, invigorate, seed, pump up, revive, foster, inspire, rouse, cheer, uplift, urge, exhort, summon, kick-start, impel, kick off, exert, fire up, coax, jumpstart, spur, rev up, prop, turn on/up, call to/up, light (a fire/candle), marshal, pique (interest)

applaud, steady, reinforce, assist, prop up, back, advise, support, appreciate, guide, bolster, buttress, shore up, praise, commend, congratulate, empower, unite, validate, compliment, acclaim, share, buoy, vouch for (one another's work standards), confide in

press, slack off, attack, control, tattle, implicate, slander, scheme, conspire, connive, pressure, micromanage, criticize, dicker, dispute, underperform, quibble, complain, carp, grumble, shirk, gossip, disparage, ridicule, provoke, blame, exact, incriminate, fault, dredge up, harangue, rub someone the wrong way, report (bribery/misconduct), refuse (advances), chronicle (grievances), perform (poorly)

dictate, divide, chastise, carp, defend (oneself), add to, dismiss, blame, dis, inveigh against, denounce, reprimand, reprove, fault, dredge up, side with, censure, condemn, leave out, take sides, deny responsibility for, refuse (to compromise), ask too much/too little

cooperate, draw up, compromise, concede, listen, water down, break through, adjust, navigate, redefine, persevere, defer, accommodate, reconcile, come around, relent, honor, accord (respect), figure out/in, formalize (an agreement), see something through, agree to, set about (finding common ground), shape (a feasible proposal), aim for (agreement), forge (a way forward), consider (everyone's concerns), appreciate (the other party), break down (a proposal), require (agreement on ground rules), cut through (ideology), accept (compromise), balance (needs), sacrifice (a demand to keep the peace), modify (one's original demand), negotiate (a contract), adopt (a contract)

settle, agree to (a deal), reach (an agreement), prohibit, guarantee, compensate, resolve, obligate, firm up, entitle, rectify, enact, formalize (an agreement), finalize, shake hands, adopt (a contract), draw up (a legal contract), sign (a contract), clinch (a deal)

shift, advance, sacrifice (a rigid position), improve, develop, progress, benefit, preserve, conclude, suffice, proceed, move forward, reach (a conclusion), continue

tweak, devise, draw up, settle on, conceive, suggest, cover up, sketch, formalize, plot, scheme, orchestrate, concoct, forestall, mull over, assess, consider, evaluate, field, come up with, advise, formulate, develop, specify, judge, prioritize, map, introduce, prepare, caution, brew, consent, instigate, counsel, note (concerns), sort out (a way forward), hatch (ideas), generate (a plan), propose (diplomacy), demand (secrecy), hammer out (a way forward)

settle, generate, devise, draw up, cover up, sketch, formalize (a pr campaign), scheme, forestall, sort out, mull over, assess, consider, evaluate, advise, judge, jockey, prioritize, propose, caution, note (concerns), clear up (discrepancies), measure (damage), define (risk), hatch (ideas for solutions), prepare (a public statement), hammer out (way forward), orchestrate (a cover-up), specify (a pr campaign), suggest (damage control)

settle, devise, design, vet, originate, concoct, sort out, mull over, assess, consider, evaluate, field, formulate, judge, check out, introduce, network, determine, prepare, meet, instigate, note (concerns), clear up (discrepancies), measure (productivity/innovation)

generate, settle on, suggest, sketch, beta-test, formalize, orchestrate, consider, advise, specify, cultivate, comment, provide (feedback), design (a tool for assessment), receive (feedback), solicit (reviews)

generate, design, originate, field, compete, prioritize, affiliate, introduce, network, prepare, meet, dream up, appeal to, lay out (a budget), propose (a fundraising goal), solicit (funds), cultivate (concern), specify (operating budget), request (in-kind donations)

launch, excite, rope in, motivate, assign, volunteer, inspire, take on, chair, kick off, stimulate (participation), get buy-in, set (time-table), shame (attendants into participating), mark someone out for

generate, devise, conceive, suggest, design, associate, orchestrate, assess, consider, evaluate, field, specify, judge, prioritize, co-create, cultivate, propose, introduce, forge (alliances), network, prepare, meet, draw (new clients), generate (interest), develop (a relationship), targeted

generate, suggest, sketch, brainstorm, mull over, affiliate, propose, network, dream up, cook up, participate, hatch (ideas), meet (like-minded individuals), introduce (ideas), leave (the room)

test, suggest, develop (an evaluation form), pilot, assess, consider, evaluate, judge, prioritize, introduce, meet, provide (feedback), come up with (an evaluation form), specify (a system of ratings)

devise, settle on, suggest, sketch, design, sort out, mull over, assess, evaluate, field, develop, co-create, propose, map, introduce, network, prepare, meet, note (concerns), clear up (discrepancies)

finish, settle on, define, formalize, review, specify, conclude, complete, finalize, wrap up, draw to a close, measure (results), deliver (a report), wrap up (a project), wind up/down

tweak, devise, draw up, conceive, present, suggest, sketch, design, formalize, originate, concoct, sort out, mull over, assess, evaluate, field, come up with, formulate, specify, judge, jockey, prioritize, co-create, propose, map, introduce, prepare, instigate, hammer out (a way forward), generate (interest), hatch (ideas/a plan), meet (a deadline)

press, deliver, solicit, design, pressure, affiliate, tout, propose, network, petition, lobby, meet, implore, mark out for, deploy, appeal to, entreat, call on, introduce (one's agenda), suggest (a donation), cultivate (interest)

frame, strategize, sketch, discern, delineate, lay out, diagram, hammer out, agree to disagree, evaluate, table, rethink, formulate, develop, chart, conciliate, bridge, farm out, clarify, map out, plan (a strategy), park (an idea), assign (accountability), predict (roadblocks), stake out (competition), reflect on (outstanding issues)

generate, settle on, suggest, sketch, bandy about, brainstorm, assess, evaluate, judge, co-create, propose, map, broaden, set in motion, network, meet, dream up, cook up, field (questions), hatch (ideas for solutions), note (possibilities), introduce (options), mull over (usefulness)

suggest, sketch, review, inform, sort out, assess, evaluate, update, report, advise, apprise, note (concerns), clear up (discrepancies), map (out), define (progress), measure (effectiveness)

devise, conceive, suggest, elicit, design, invent, mull over, ponder, develop, prioritize, co-create, propose, include, envision, prepare, cook up, map out, sort through, conjure, clear up (discrepancies), note (possibilities), clarify (creative tension), define (a purpose), hash out (mission statement), restate (a mission statement), generate (a brand), dream (up), introduce (a mission statement), draw up (a mission statement), tweak (language), settle on (a brand), blue-sky, think out of the box, explore (possibilities), create (a mission)

generate, devise, draw up, suggest, design, associate, concoct, interrupt, assess, consider, evaluate, come up with, advise, formulate, specify, judge, jockey, prioritize, affiliate, co-create, cultivate, propose, introduce, network, prepare, skype, facetime, meet, consent, instigate, sign in, create (a code name), type in, develop (relationship)

protest, claim, deny, dance around, field, justify, substantiate, contextualize, snap back, dispute, reference, account for, excuse, counter, overstate, validate, puff, glorify (one's role), make excuses, rationalize, reiterate, attest, vindicate, explain, contend, qualify, restate, bend (the truth), defend (one's position), work out (a justification), cover (all one's bases), give a justification for, answer for, give an explanation for

brush aside, elude, evade, attack, ignore, bluff, exaggerate, oversimplify, omit (information), deflect, deviate, reject, divert (attention), parry, dodge, stave off, justify, maintain, complain, skirt, excuse, dismiss, avert, dance around (the topic), make excuses, recant, wander, qualify, ramble, tune out, digress, stray (off-topic)

outline, sketch, illuminate, inform, justify, update, advise, brief, summarize, account for, defend, interpret, notify, explain, posit, explicate, recap, spell out, put forth, offer (an explanation), apprise, fill in, bring up to date, paint a picture, clue in, keep posted

blast, hammer, push, prod, scold, nudge, remind, criticize, noodge, confront, harp, berate, hack away at, goad, lecture, shout at, harangue, preach, argue (a point), rant, savage