clamp, clip, hammer, twist, screw, snap, fit, plug in, tack, rig, sew, stitch, staple, couple, interlock, harness, hook up, nail, hitch, tether, interlace, zip, tie, buckle, pin, join, patch, cobble together, bridge, link, lash together, mesh, strap, rope together, jam together, slide (into a slot), knit (together), hold together, slap together, fasten, entwine, knot together, interweave, interlink, catenate

smelt, fuse, forge, solder, braze, weld, glaze, bond, meld, melt, join, coalesce, synthesize, merge, compound, combine, unite, splice, amalgamate, alloy

cling, bind, hold in place, glue, tape, fuse, fix, couple, caulk, putty, stick, paste, affix, bond, gum, adhere, patch, synthesize, slap together, fasten, amalgamate, cement, epoxy, cohere, embed, modpodge, hot glue, grout, conjugate

sever, disunite, dislodge, loosen, unfasten, unhook, disconnect, disassemble, split, cut, unlock, dismantle, remove, break, untie, divide, cut off, disentangle, disengage, detach, unzip, uncouple, unyoke, unhitch, rupture, disjoin, decouple, unhinge, ablate, rip apart, disaggregate

break off, disunite, dislodge, part, jerk, loosen, pop, disconnect, calve, disengage, detach, release, split off, decouple, come undone/off, work apart/loose, work free, free itself, liberate, break free/away from, divorce, orphan itself, pull away, slide loose/away

wedge, rope off, bar, enclose, fend off, check, close, block, hamper, encumber, restrict, stop, thwart, hinder, impede, delay, deter, cut off, prohibit, prevent, obstruct, reject, ward off, table, sequester, resist, repel, shut out, isolate, get in the way, keep apart, keep at bay, blockade, cordon off, partition, barricade, hold apart/up, gate, lock up/away, quarantine, repulse, drive away

separate, rope off, cut off, sequester, detach, isolate, desegregate, keep apart, cordon off, partition, quarantine, fence off, seal off, cut off (contact), partition off, shut away, silo, seclude, cloister

separate, toss, fling, strew, throw, broadcast, scatter, spread, diffuse, dissipate, sprinkle, disperse, release, circulate, send out, melt into thin air, dispel, sow

swallow, absorb, steep, infuse, sponge, draw, melt, funnel, reel in, draw in, consume, enter, suck up/in, ingest, devour, sop up, take up/in, inhale, soak up/in, marinate in, go in/through, blot up, subsume, saturate with

breach, reenter, penetrate, reach, enter, break into, access, burst through, bust through, gain access to, move into, set foot in, cross into, go into

inject, thread, mate, imbue, blend, converge, interlace, meld, suffuse, infuse, coalesce, synthesize, cross, merge, consolidate, incorporate, assimilate, integrate, add, combine, fold in, dissolve, bring together, unite, unify, homogenize, amalgamate, cross-breed, marry, emulsify, commingle, desegregate

twist, wrap, curl, wind, coil, braid, weave, interlace, intersperse, cornrow, tangle, knit, overlap, cross, mesh, entwine, interweave, catenate, splice, intertwine, plait, twine

insert, whisk, weave, blend, intersperse, meld, muddy, muddle, jumble, merge, compound, pool, combine, fold in, bring together, shuffle, commingle, mingle, mix (up), mash (up), intermingle, worm (its way), clutter, reshuffle, randomize

mash, squash, sandwich, wedge, inject, insert, cram, stuff, stow, fit, install, bottle, store, fill, stash, implant, tuck, funnel, pocket, insinuate, consolidate, instill, embed, lodge, enshrine, entomb, niche, fold into, overstuff, force into

gouge, bore, drill, dig into, hammer, chew, gnaw, thrust, inject, insert, probe, poke, stab, cut, bite, infiltrate, breach, stick, furrow, pierce, puncture, prick, permeate, intrude, penetrate, enter, break into, embed, rupture, plow, spear, gash, impale, lacerate, slice into, skewer, bayonet, lance, perforate, interpenetrate, riddle (with holes)

fork, divide, detour, deviate, diverge, depart, subdivide, branch, split (off/off from), dogleg, veer off, bypass, ramify, brachiate, bifurcate

break apart, separate, rope off, remove, thin, filter, divide, spirit away, sequester, miss, take away, tear apart, cordon off, set apart/aside, space things out, draw off/away, spread out he spread the items out on his desk., hedge in, fence off, clear space, exile

pull apart, separate, skid, drag, spread out, glide, slough off, slither, ooze, seep, flow, stream, slip away/off, wash away, slide off/away, drift apart (continents), float away, fan out, run off, steal (away), roll (out of sight), creep off/away, slip away/out of, escape

sever, cleave, sunder, crack, separate, part, rive, snap, cut, loose, shatter, rend, section, gape, pop out, divide, bisect, cut in two, unzip, rip apart, fracture, splinter, split (off), come off/loose, break off/free/away, cut in half, disaggregate

replace, switch, exchange, transfer, trade, barter, return, redeem, swap, substitute, give back

reward, reimburse, recompense, return, tally, repay, invite, give back, reciprocate, pay back, respond in kind, return (a favor), do the same (in return), repay (a kindness), keep (a tally)

spread, deliver, supply, pass on, present, leave one with, communicate, hand over, grant, issue, disseminate, lend, dispense, bestow, leave, relay, give, endow with, accord, impart (values/knowledge), provide, confer on, pass the torch

broadcast, spread, pour, put out, imbue, ooze, radiate, emit, infuse, emanate, beam, release, issue, disseminate, extend, send out, warm, exude, give off/out, show (kindness)

deliver, supply, parcel out, dole out, earmark, distribute, mark, funnel, allocate, furnish, relegate, mete out, allot, circulate, pay out, dish out, assign, dispense, apportion, disburse, ration, drop off, channel, share, hand out, pass around/out, divide (up), deal out, measure out, give out, earmark for, designate for, set aside for, divvy up, portion out, fill (containers), spread around, bring, dispatch

supply, dole out, deal, furnish, mete out, serve, issue, dispense, send, pass out/around, provide, give out, divvy up, bring, equip, fit out, rig out, hand, deliver (a summons), hand out/over

toss, outfit, earmark, slip, endow, prop up, award, back, fundraise, fund, bankroll, chip in, loan, sponsor, underwrite, bail out, lend, approve (a loan), cosign, pay, dispense, gift, patronize, pledge, rustle up, give, give out, raise (bail), pick up (the tab), come through with, clothe, tithe, take on, turn over (resources), adopt (a highway), cover (costs), advance (money or goods), enlarge (an endowment), absorb (a cost), provide for, donate (funds/goods), frequent, lavish

clamp, clasp, yank, snip, clip, trim, bind, tighten, insert, stuff, hoist, rope, bundle, wrap, fold, nestle, snap, glue, gird, tape, enclose, lasso, bolt, affix, cover, swaddle, tuck, cinch, paper over, crease, adhere, compact, lash together, strap, fasten, hook, knot, loop (string/ribbon), wind (ribbon around a box), tie (a bow), crimp (ribbon), plump up (tissue paper), curl (ribbon), crate, coil (packing tape around the box), pad (a box with bubble wrap), peel (tape), stick in, box up, load (a container), twist (string)

set aside, hold, personalize, maintain, own, save, possess, preserve, enjoy, have, keep, retain, hang on to, keep possession of, take ownership of, be endowed with, be blessed with

supply, indulge, serve, suffice, gratify, suit, sate, have enough, satisfy (demands), content oneself with, answer (one's needs), serve the purpose, fit the bill, have one's fill, fulfill, complete, meet the requirements of, pander to, take the edge off, satiate

assemble, solicit, gather, corral, lasso, bait, suck in, attract, magnetize, seduce, lure, retrieve, reel in, entice, draw in, hook, bring, get, pull in, garner, fish for

extract, haul, carry, secure, solicit, land, bear, pick up/out, draw, collect, rake in, acquire, cash in on, attain, net, dumpster dive, fetch, procure, convey, obtain, get, garner, glean, get hold of, tote, double-dip

seize, grasp, grab, snatch, snap up, catch, pocket, take advantage of, cash in on, procure, pluck, get hold of, jump at, pounce on, seize on, take hold of, clutch at, get one's mitts on, dive for

pull, glom, wrest, yank, snatch, get one's hands on, score, pinch, wrench, forage, scrounge, scavenge, rout around, steal, draw, finagle, rake in, funnel, pocket, bribe, claim, filch, nab, pilfer, pickpocket, retrieve, cash in on, skim off, double-dip, wheedle, whisk away, squeeze from, amass, kidnap, coax out of, carve out, lay one's hands on

handle, shift, cooperate, gauge, gird, reformulate, shape, contain, bargain, compromise, adopt, adapt, modify, coordinate, engage, experiment, communicate, divulge, inhibit, vacillate, forfeit, redefine, accept, manage, excuse oneself, conform, sublimate, self-censor, accommodate, abide, put up with, reconcile, discipline, rein in, jockey, cultivate, sacrifice, apologize, capitulate, assuage, oblige, appease, modulate, conciliate, placate, ameliorate, come to appreciate, mollify, take on, muster, gear up, posture, reinvent, treat as (a learning experience), allow for (differences), circumvent, invest in (a person), embrace (differences), excuse (quirks)

shift, overcome, improve, support, contribute, turn around, come around, settle in, ameliorate, empathize, tip the balance, come through, sympathize, stop (a defensive behavior), own one's part (in problems), commit to (working things out), cultivate (relationship skills)

handle, cooperate, tackle, contain, compromise, bear, adopt, modify, coordinate, explore, experiment, communicate, accept, persevere, self-censor, accommodate, join forces, chip in, cultivate, soften one's tone, relent, apologize, assuage, amend, shore up, praise, recognize, acknowledge, empathize, trust, compliment, talk over, discipline oneself, muster, discuss, circumvent, build trust, lean, conduct oneself, embark on, modulate (one's tone), satisfy (a request), sympathize, keep (agreements)

bother, ruffle, rattle, distract, vex, trouble, fluster, unnerve, faze, upset, discombobulate (humorous), shake up, distress, unsettle, concern, disconcert, disquiet, discomfit, irritate, make nervous/uneasy, perturb, disturb (one's train of thought)

grate, bother, repeat, ride, badger, pester, trigger, chivvy, chivy, chevvy, distract, pique, vex, finish someone off, frustrate, persist, noodge, harp, carp, rankle, tick off, gall, aggravate, exasperate, nitpick, bug, insist, irritate, annoy, plague, needle, hassle, rile up, bedevil, rile, perturb, nettle, get on someone's nerves, frost, get to, drive mad/crazy, piss off, po, drive up the wall, drive to distraction, get someone's goat, push someone's buttons, peeve, try someone's patience, drive bananas, irk, rub the wrong way, tee off, get in someone's hair, miff, get under one's skin, ruffle someone's feathers, drive mad

handle, direct, command, orchestrate, impose, oppose, manage, advise, oversee, regulate, recommend, stipulate, admonish, foist, require, disapprove, warn, caution, instruct, turn someone away from, inflict, turn up one's nose at, disagree, object to, take issue with, remove (options/privileges), take away (someone's keys), counsel, give advice, control (someone's finances), run the show, call the shots, lead (someone in a direction), run (someone's affairs), gaslight

order, suppress, dictate, overpower, mansplain, subdue, direct, command, control, prohibit, stifle, forbid, monopolize, demand, prevail, intimidate, compel, deflate, harass, dwarf, bully, penalize, assert, punish, subject to, shout at, limit (access), domineer, gaslight

hammer, screw, order, suppress, dictate, dominate, overpower, bark, subdue, command, exploit, undermine, shout, demand, subjugate, prevail, intimidate, scare, compel, shame, bully, persecute, rule, penalize, tyrannize, goad, punish, subject to, domineer, break (someone's will), loom over, gaslight

beg, submit, give in, surrender, yield, give up, apologize, capitulate, plead, throw in the towel, implore, supplicate, entreat, concede defeat, knuckle under, ingratiate oneself, subordinate oneself, subject oneself to, put oneself through, put oneself down, expose oneself to, lower the bar, curry favor

show, emblazon, decorate, coordinate, orchestrate, facilitate, entertain, host, greet (guests), welcome (guests), co-host, send out (invitations), array (refreshments), reserve (tables in a restaurant), organize (an event), set out (food), offer (drinks to guests), call (guests together for a toast), funnel (guests into a room), pay (caterer/musicians)

pick up, break up, entertain, wind down, honor, amuse, run late, spill into, get going, bring together (people), introduce (a speaker), award (honors), grant (award), inebriate, move to (another room), wrap up, get started

show up, stand someone up, invite, send (invitations), rsvp, accept (an invitation), pop by/over, drop by, escort, park, get out of (a car), walk up to (a house)

swarm, gather, congregate, throng, blend, attract, circle, celebrate, associate, decompress, flirt, socialize, network, relax, get drunk, meet, blab, bandy, converse, come by/over, mix (with guests), hit it off, attend

flash, stir, blaze, startle, surprise, glow, spark, shine, enthrall, impress, stupefy, astonish, astound, flabbergast, daze, amaze, excite, enthuse, dignify, relish, exalt, enchant, send out, exhilarate, glory in, revel in, intrigue, marvel, regale, interest, transport, catch (one's eye/attention)

shed, smolder, kindle, glisten, radiate, twinkle, glitter, sparkle, emit, dazzle, glimmer, illumine, emanate, illuminate, burnish, light, thrill, exude, set (one apart)

grab, tussle, hug, shove, embrace, reach out, point, smoke, devise, gather, congregate, nudge, conjure up, kindle, bond, spill, take in, dub, divulge, let go, draw in, open up, dally, dawdle, flirt, schmooze, partake, socialize, befriend, extend, network, hail as, empathize, fantasize, mingle, loiter, usher in, let loose, disclose, drink, chill, knock around, hang out, meet, dream up, nickname, bandy, kill time, slap on the back, welcome, embark on, make up handshakes, squeeze (a friend's biceps), gape at (girls), point out, share (a glass of wine), pass time, pal around, muck around, stop in/by, amuse oneself, bridge (awkwardness), kick-start, go out (for ice cream), commiserate, do drugs, horse around

galvanize, scurry, troop, chase, throng, race, nudge, arouse, spark, burst, ignite, venture, dash, hurry, rush, tear around, initiate, jump-start, bustle, stir up, work up, rouse, brew, ready, plunge into, instigate, kick-start, gallivant, traipse, cut through, let loose/go, spice up, whip up, horse around

team up, cooperate, steady, strengthen, bear, shepherd, tend, care for, reward, listen, center, calm, warm up, value, back, animate, divulge, collaborate, restore, improve, vitalize, cultivate, appreciate, assuage, augment, enrich, deepen, praise, care, trust, share, reciprocate, uncover, confide, buoy, root for, allay (fears), express (concern), keep (a secret/a promise), stick up for, lend an ear

hug, boost, handle, embrace, hold, tackle, feed, strengthen, bear, shepherd, nourish, nurture, soothe, suggest, prop up, field, mentor, stoke, encourage, support, cater to, steward, assure, enable, offer, propose, bolster, buttress, shore up, tend to, empathize, hearten, take on, muster, advocate for, pay for, reassure, minister to, take care of, draw out, stick up for, stick by, lift up, share (a burden), assume the role of, console, voice one's appreciation, boost someone's morale, raise (someone's spirits), lift (someone's spirits)

prize, applaud, award, celebrate, back, verify, substantiate, assure, appreciate, cover for, praise, honor, recognize, stand up for, corroborate, validate, salute, insist, uphold, cheer someone on, display (public support), vouch for, exculpate

certify, promote, recommend, approve, support, guarantee, sponsor, champion, back up, swear, defend, endorse, stand up for, confirm, corroborate, sanction, validate, testify to, assert, stick up for, vouch for, exculpate, stand behind, refer, ally oneself with, side with, take up the cudgels for, affirm, okay, go to bat for, uphold (someone's reputation), throw one's weight behind, give credence to, kvell (with pride), back (someone)

skip, submit, surrender, adjust, abandon, abdicate, yield, forfeit, do without, accommodate, swallow one's pride, resign oneself, resent, sacrifice, relent, capitulate, help, regret, cave in, give up/in, bite one's tongue, forgo, dispense with, take on, waive, cede, pass up, miss out on, acclimate, see something through, vow, commit to, bail someone out, relinquish

contain, subdue, check, stifle, hold back, restrain oneself, rein in, dampen, allow, hold in, quiet down, refrain from (outbursts), stay away from, stop oneself from (interrupting), dial down, keep the lid on, keep under control, dial back

disorient, subvert, burden, disturb, derail, discombobulate, shock, unnerve, destabilize, corrupt, chip away at, beat into submission, jangle, derange, saddle (with disturbing imagery), threaten (one's sanity/life), weaken (a will to live), undermine (one's trust in the world), unbalance

assault, stab, sicken, curse, slur, swear, insult, humiliate, disgust, nauseate, turn off, outrage, wound, antagonize, rub the wrong way, offend, gross out, tread on someone's toes, affront, hurt someone's feelings, add insult to injury, spit daggers, rub salt in a wound, blaspheme, cuss, ruffle someone's feathers

jolt, worry, stun, startle, scramble, distract, cloud, hoodwink, mislead, fool, vex, confuse, confound, stupefy, nonplus, disorient, bewitch, overwhelm, disturb, stump, puzzle, jumble, discombobulate, shock, flummox, astound, unnerve, flabbergast, daze, faze, floor, alarm, destabilize, scare, alert, distress, unsettle, disconcert, discomfit, perturb, jangle, throw someone off balance, test (someone's assumptions), discompose, subject to

jar, gnaw, jolt, bother, rattle, agitate, startle, blot out, pique, muddle, baffle, vex, trouble, trip up, disturb, boggle, astonish, dumbfound, unnerve, upset, rankle, jostle, inflame, horrify, alienate, appall, gall, aggravate, exasperate, disconcert, discomfit, mortify, irritate, drive to distraction, get someone's goat, peeve, try someone's patience, rub the wrong way, miff, jangle, make someone's blood boil, evoke (a strong reaction), get someone's dander up, ruffle someone's feathers, make someone's hackles rise, discomfort

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