surface, show, bear a resemblance to, seem, turn up, emerge, surprise, float up/into view, look like, show up, appear, appear to be, come into view, remind, become visible, resemble, materialize, jog (one's memory), reveal (itself), manifest, present, occur, chance upon, happen upon

mirror, rise, mimic, show, personify, stir (a memory), prompt, imply, suggest, incarnate, catalyze, come across, turn into, stand for, simulate, illustrate (a problem), serve to, fall (into place), trigger, conjure up, evoke, capture, bring to mind, summon (up), elicit, kindle, awaken, arouse, call forth/up, recall, embody, act as, satisfy, pretend, connote, belie, transmit, project, epitomize, impersonate, captivate, hold in thrall

assume, fail to notice, miss (details), mistake, overlook, ignore, disregard, neglect, type, typecast, profile, presume, label, stereotype, pigeonhole, figure, suppose, suspect, guess, conjecture, infer, imagine, speculate, theorize, deify, lionize, invest (with meaning), endow, imbue, attribute, misread, misinterpret, turn a blind eye to, misunderstand, misjudge

clamp, shave, gauge, split, stencil, etch, stretch, stick, showcase, emblazon, decorate, cross-hatch, henna, tattoo, pierce, beautify, sketch, implant, sanitize, sterilize (needle), ink, shade (a color), bandage, stimulate, modify, puncture, prick, dilate, fork, riddle, peel

cut, brand, tattoo, pierce, implant, undergo (female circumcision), circumcise, bind (feet), stretch (lips), enlarge, scar, insert (lip plate), rub (ash/juice), tap (ink), scarify

remove, convert, castrate, stimulate, undergo (gender reassignment surgery), reshape (genitals), reconstruct (chest), augment (breasts), construct (vagina/penis), perform (sex reassignment surgery), transition, elect to, alter, widen (hips), dress (as member of the desired gender), anticipate, adjust, enjoy

shave, scrape, chip, graze, notch, abrade, scratch, cut, texture, pock, coarsen, roughen, pockmark, sandpaper, dent, pit, strip away, mark, scuff, key (a car)

flatten, press, liquefy, abrade, roll, smooth, even, plane, set, caulk, putty, iron, gel, soften, jell, jellify, wax, cake, level (off/out)

cling, sweat, perspire, glue, tape, suck, secrete, stick, paste, gel, jell, jellify, meld, gum, gunk, lick, ooze, dangle, glisten, string

score, scrunch, crimp, pucker, rumple, fold, groove, texture, ruffle, gather, furrow, line, crinkle, wrinkle, fluff, crease, ridge, crumple

tug, flatten, smooth, fold, fit, sew, tailor, alter, pleat, pad (bra), pin, cinch, brush off, cock (hat), iron, hang up (one's clothes), fluff out, shorten

clasp, belt, snap, outfit, dress, adorn, accent, embellish, ornament, veil, put on, match, button, zip, tie, tuck, throw on, wear, slip on/into, don, scrunch up/down, pull on/up, suck in, buckle, accessorize, accentuate

compose oneself, model, strut, preen, groom, flick (one's hair), prance (around in a new dress), peacock, swagger, show off, flaunt, sport, pose, primp, admire oneself, titivate, doll up, gussy up, smarten up, spruce up, tart up

shave, shear, snip, even out, cut, taper, buzz, layer, trim (bangs), section off, graduate, thin, texturize, fade, hack off, chop off, angle, manscape

stipple, brush on (powder/blush), shape (eyebrows), pencil (eyebrows), cover (a pimple), apply (make-up), rouge, line (one's eyes), powder (one's cheeks), highlight (cheekbones), apply (lipstick), blend (eye shadow), curl (eyelashes), coat (one's eyelashes with mascara), arch (eyebrows), fill in (eyebrows), wing (eye liner), contour, ombre, gloss

clip, file, tip, paint, soak, manicure, pedicure, push back (cuticles), affix (fake nail), remove (nail polish), buff, smooth (nails), file (nails), polish, apply (base coat), shape (nails)

shave, snip, wipe, spray, groom, wash, bathe, rinse, lather, dry, brush (teeth), splash, exfoliate, rub (cream), soap up, moisten, scrub, moisturize, floss, whiten (teeth), deodorize, pop (pimples), remove (ear wax), ear candle, shower, apply (moisturizer), run a bath, take a shower

shave, clip, fling, groom, implant, bleach, flick (one's hair), pluck (eyebrows), tweeze (eyebrows), wax (unwanted hair), remove (unwanted hair), grow (out), manscape

clip, scrunch, roll, smooth, straighten, seal, brush, spray, condition, wash, highlight, streak, braid, henna, perm, conk, style, coif, apply (color/foils), foil, pull out/through, lowlight, balayage, rinse, comb, gel, slick, slick back, tie (up/back), pin (into a bun), curl (around one's fingers), let down, part (hair), crimp (hair), tease, cornrow, sew in (tracks), lather, shampoo, dye, color, dry, blow-dry, bleach, extend (hair length), lengthen, pull back (into a ponytail), sweep up, clip in/on (hair extensions), snap into place, backcomb, section, bond, frost (hair)

bounce, rumple, hang, curl, straighten, snarl, thin, bald, frizz, puff up, grow, grow out/back, fall out, tangle, stick to (one's forehead), gray, turn white, turn grey

interlock, fill, spray, mount, intersperse, line, underlie, soak, drench, plate, thread through, lace, vein, marble (marbled with), layer, pepper with, gild, stud, electroplate, dot, vine, marinate, saturate (in/with), superimpose

twist, arc, curl, parallel, encircle, wave, flash, ripple, repeat, interlock, hatch, flutter, spatter, dot with, spot, fleck, pock, streak, edge with, stripe, braid, cut across, slope, space, curve, spiral, weave, quilt, thatch, blend, cross-hatch, scallop, dapple, furrow, mottle, speckle, invert, crisscross, converge, stipple, proportion, duplicate, coincide, outline, distribute, alternate, interlace, intersperse, overlay, undulate, coruscate, reticulate, scintillate, laminate (paper), imbricate, gain momentum

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

rise, strut, preen, crow, trot out, parade, prance, pretend, display, puff up, swagger, flaunt, impress, act, bluff, claim, pique, mug, shout, buck up, boast, gloat, exalt, brag, hold forth, show off/up, pump oneself up, plume, swell, pride oneself on, glory in, revel in, grandstand, square one's shoulders, declare (one's superiority), elevate (oneself), glorify (one's role), embolden, embellish (one's bravery/accomplishments), blow one's horn, bluster, showboat, flex muscles, try too hard, overdo, man up

deliver, pull out, rescue, stand for, face, risk, save, stand up for, liberate, rush in, come to the rescue of, set free, come to the aid of, free, pull free, stand strong, jump into the fray, throw oneself in front of, sacrifice oneself, cover (others), shield (others from harm), ensure the safety of, chomp at the bit, champ at the bit

hug, bounce, embrace, laugh, emerge, radiate, shine, abandon, smile, ring out, let out, blossom, bloom, flower, jump for joy, swing (arms), stride

cast aside, shed, unlock, loose, break free, unleash, scintillate, open, release, fall away, allow, come out/forward, liberate, escape, free, let go/loose, reveal, feel free, spread one's wings, unbind, unchain, unshackle, unfetter, uncage, emancipate, lose one's bonds, experience, mellow

whet, stir, kindle, stimulate, flicker, glimmer, shimmer, animate, excite, encourage, enthuse, motivate, invigorate, rekindle, inspire, rejuvenate, matter, refresh, thrill, electrify, exhilarate, enliven, experience, rouse, usher in, keep alive/awake, push (someone forward), elate

stir, fill, beg, flutter, tremble, imagine, stoke, thirst for, want, crave, long for, desire, hanker, daydream, envision, visualize, yearn, wish, twinge, perk up, itch, ache for, pray for, ask for, dream, hope, tingle, aspire to, picture, bubble over/up, gush (with enthusiasm), experience (hope)

boost, lift, rise, stir, sweep, fill, tickle, lighten, shine, brighten, illumine, animate, excite, enthuse, sweeten, invigorate, energize, rejuvenate, delight, thrill, exhilarate, enliven, perk up, elate, amuse, hearten, cheer, gladden, uplift

grip, stir, galvanize, kindle, awaken, absorb, spark, transfix, engross, captivate, rivet, spellbind, fascinate, enthrall, pique, bewitch, excite, entice, mesmerize, inspire, enchant, delight, hypnotize, charm, thrill, electrify, exhilarate, hook, rouse, intrigue, intoxicate, fire (with enthusiasm), tantalize, titillate, wake up

slap, belt, clap, drum, applaud, twirl, flush, cavort, dance, jump, skip, float, skitter, cry, howl, hum, sing, whirl, laugh, chuckle, whistle, chortle, caper, frolic, blaze, gambol, blush, shine, celebrate, pulse, shout, smile, flirt, joke, rejoice, exalt, cry out, perk up, stride, cheer, grin, crack up, marvel, break out in (song/applause), rave, romp, toast, sail along, rollick, giggle, sashay, kick up (one's heels), burst into

depress, reflect, discourage, crumble, demoralize, cost, humble, sadden, dispirit, dishearten, dismay, humiliate, disappoint, embarrass, hit one hard, let oneself down, lose one's confidence, blame (oneself/others), give in/up

carry, plumb, hide, sicken, reflect, face, admit, confront, lose (hope), change one's mind, lament, bemoan, rue, hang one's head, repent, regret, lower (one's head/eyes), embarrass, dwell on, bewail, beat oneself up

choke, droop, slog through, suffer, cry, howl, shriek, bear, snort, whimper, tremble, sputter, tear up, sink, plummet, endure, miss, mope, hurt, gasp, shiver, convulse, lament, sob, smart, wail, pine, keen, moan, bawl, grieve, mourn, plumb (the depths of despair), well up, sniffle, lower (one's eyes/head), snuffle, snivel, languish, weep, blubber, drag one's feet, walk slowly, rock back and forth

recoil, gnash, jerk, fumble, shake, snap, wring one's hands, churn, flush, hiss, chatter, lurch, sicken, retreat, spin, stagger, flee, jumble, reel, sublimate, repress, relegate, brood, compartmentalize, shudder, go numb, bury (a bad memory), grind (teeth), knot, writhe, whirl around, sulk, fester, burst into tears, lash out, stuff one's fist into one's mouth

smother, choke, weigh, stain, darken, mute, blur, cast (a shadow), blacken, dim, muffle, cloud, burden, overwhelm, stifle, fog, slow, consume, negate, damp, dampen, deaden, sadden

hunch, cry, hide, slink, tremble, shrink, tear up, cope, cringe, flinch, twinge, hang one's head, avert one's eyes, beg (forgiveness), plead, curl up/into, dance around (the topic), gloss over (details)

stoop, squirm, flush, drain (blood), hide, burn, sting, hurt, come undone, go numb, tingle, smart, writhe, ache, burst (into tears), cover one's face, reactivate

build, brave, work with, deal with, persevere, repress, withstand, survive, recover, toughen, share, suffer (post-traumatic stress syndrome), endure (nightmares), bear (ptsd), loathe (one's perpetrator), cope with, go on, swear off, leave (an abusive partner), look over one's shoulder, grow strong

stoop, slouch, slump, shy away, cower, cover up, screw up, defer, withdraw, avoid, flinch, isolate oneself, take risks, conceal (bruises), evade (topics of conversation), mumble, slide (into depression), bottle up (feelings), hold in/back, keep to oneself

pollute, stain, taint, contaminate, spoil, stigmatize, debase, blame, dishonor, blight, defile, disgrace, deflower, dirty, sully, hold an opinion, charge (with an offense)

depress, hide, sicken, tarnish, violate, confuse, stupefy, overwhelm, disturb, shock, astonish, dumbfound, daze, upset, devastate, demoralize, scare, deflate, shame, corrode, repel, terrify, horrify, wear down, dispirit, dishearten, demean, humiliate, disgust, reduce to, tear apart, repulse, frighten, petrify, appall, preoccupy, madden, take shelter, file (a restraining order), report (the crime to police), shower, discomfit, infect (with venereal disease), haunt, mortify, destroy (trust), erode (a sense of normalcy), cloud (one's thinking)

saddle, trap, scar, beat down, taint, contaminate, weigh down, disturb, spoil, demoralize, deflate, stigmatize, hurt, humble, demean, unhinge, drive away, mortify, strip (of self-confidence), drive (one to drink), drag down, chip away (one's self-confidence), erode (self-confidence), emasculate, outrage

suffer, bear, bleed, swallow, submit, stumble, cower, stagger, endure, put up with, stomach, undergo, cry out, cover (one's head), curl (into a fetal position), ball up (one's fist), call for (help), shut down (one's feelings), wait (for the abuse to end), take it, fear (one's perpetrator), listen (for a chance to escape)

recoil, drag, crouch, sag, slump, freeze, freeze up, pull out, hide, slink, bolt, retreat, shy away, shrink, quit, stop, cut off, step back, hold back, bow out, withdraw, detach, flag, pull away, walk out/away, cave in, fall back, turn away, edge away, turn aside/away, shut up/away, back away/out, pull back/away, stand back/aside, sequester oneself, remove (oneself), lose (one's appetite), isolate oneself, avert, keep to oneself

sever, separate, suffer, slacken, break down, hide, slink, elude, evade, shy away, neglect, crumple, glaze over, recede, withhold, cancel, deteriorate, yield, relapse, brood, avoid, revert, dampen, deaden, languish, edge away, turn aside/away, back away/out, pull back/away, remove (oneself), fall silent, decline (invitations), divorce oneself, distance oneself, shrink from, walk away, turn off, hold in, put off, stop (returning texts), numb oneself, give up/in, exhaust (one's friends), sequester (oneself), isolate (oneself), detach (oneself), stay home, reject (offers of help), keep to oneself

stop one's ears, avert (one's eyes), shut down, go numb, cover one's eyes, hum to oneself, divert one's thoughts, talk over, squeeze one's eyes shut, look away, step out/outside, shield oneself, stay away, walk out/away

bother, ruffle, startle, amplify, vex, stress, trouble, fluster, unnerve, alarm, upset, frustrate, drown out, preoccupy, fester, roil, loom, unsettle, concern, exasperate, disconcert, disquiet, wear (away/down), madden

struggle, suffocate, jerk, fidget, fuss, tense up, stiffen, wring (one's hands), smolder, quaver, pace, speculate, lose focus, fixate, concoct, trip up, lose control, micromanage, obsess, ratchet up, pump up, fear, dread, replay, work up, fret, lose sleep, weigh one down, distrust, warn, caution, agonize, play with (one's hair), jitter, catastrophize

repair, replace, fix, maintain, hire, contract out, insure, put aside, pay (property tax), rent out, haggle (with insurance company), keep up (curb appeal), apply for (building permit), pay down (mortgage), pay off/back, check for (termites), test (air quality)

close, foreclose, repossess, finance, deduct, own, owe, loan, invest, borrow, possess, broker, reinvest, refinance, lend, cosign, repay, pay off/back, pay down, take out (a loan), scrape together (a down payment), assess (the value), lower (interest rate), accrue (equity), default (on a loan), amortize (the loan over fifteen years), remortgage, assume (mortgage)

drop, rise, stabilize, build, appraise, jump, soar, value, destabilize, fall, assess, improve, level out, hit bottom, tank, bottom out, escalate, appreciate, depreciate, recover, pay (property tax), reappraise, reassess, lose value, gain value, increase in value, decline in value, decrease in value, build out, build equity, maintain (value/property), hold value

trim, tack, repair, sew, stitch, measure, cinch, hem, baste, cut (fabric), patch, mend, snip (threads), darn, cover (a tear), draw together, iron on

separate, hang, fold, wash, lather, dry, bleach, soften, launder, hand-wash, hang up, soak (in stain remover), load (washer/dryer), feed (coins into a dryer), measure (detergent), pin (clothes on a clothesline), rub (stain remover), squirt (stain remover), starch, scrub (on a washboard), blot (a stain), air out, air-dry

drop, cry, descend, breathe, labor, pass through (the birth canal), enter the world, exit (the womb)

concentrate, grope, poke, prod, hold, assist, pace, stimulate, monitor, celebrate, encourage, support, time (contractions), catch (the baby), measure (dilation of the cervix), massage (the uterus), summon (the midwife), deliver (baby/placenta), alleviate (discomfort), take photos (of a newborn), administer (pain medication), minister to (mother/baby)

tear, grip, clench, rip, contract, thrust, push, heave, squat, ripple, sweat, brace, flush, shriek, birth, squeal, bleed, pace, pant, whimper, give birth, bellow, roar, tremble, dilate, soften, ooze, spurt, gush, focus, open, pulse, erupt, progress, release, huff, inhale, rupture, gasp, cry out, quake, throb, exclaim, wail, moan, writhe, exhale, groan, crown, draw (in breath), rock (pelvis), lean on/back, blow (air), labor

glue, cut, color, smudge, draw, scrawl, scribble, finger-paint, doodle, connect the dots, stick (macaroni to paper)

slap, clap, twirl, rotate, leap, dance, sing, whirl, warble, squeal, listen, match, squee, spin, tiptoe, yell, swing (arms), chant (rhymes), make up (tunes), pirouette, form (a circle/ring), stamp (feet), link (hands)

mimic, imitate, simulate, pretend, impersonate, imagine, embellish, costume, pose, improvise, invent, copy, add to, piggyback, narrate, amuse, wonder, dream up, act out, make up (tales), role-play, re-enact, pantomime, dress up, fabricate (a story)

wrestle, tussle, grapple, plunk, bounce, scoot, roll, boost, lift, toss, fling, throw, fly, duck, tinker, shimmy, tackle, hop, flit, leap, cavort, jump, skip, skitter, scurry, rocket, troop, caper, frolic, squeal, chase, tag, hide, crawl, dart, pounce, trot, frisk, bolt, prance, race, climb, tickle, gambol, clamber, scramble, scamper, bound, spring, squee, show off, swoosh, seek, circle, spin, tumble, dash, tear around, dodge, jostle, surge, trip, romp, giggle, jump rope, clown, muck around/about, fool (around), vault, wheel (around), reel back/around, race around, erupt (in laughter), hurtle, collect (butterflies), somersault, hopscotch, catch (fireflies), cartwheel, limbo

scrape, swipe, rub, oil, sweep, brush, spray, wash, bathe, daub, soak, rinse, bleach, buff, polish, scrub, wax, squirt, sluice, burnish, cleanse, dab, dust, vacuum, wipe (off), scour, dust off, mop, swiffer (the floor), beat (a rug), hose, powerwash, squeegee, scritch

stuff, slide, dump, stash, hide, cover, wad up, conceal (a mess), bunch up, shove (under the bed), roll (under the bed), brush (dust under the rug), bury (dirty clothes)

snip, trim, ventilate, sweep, care for, soak, brush off, deodorize, burnish, refresh, wash up, wash (dishes), clean up, vacuum, air out, dispose of (old food), scrape off, blow (leaves), freshen, spray (disinfectant), fumigate, eliminate (smell), take out (trash), leafblow

chuck, pick up, discard, dispose of, throw out/away, scrap, right, straighten, order, remove, organize, systematize, purge, arrange, clean up, smooth out, clear off, put (into drawers), tidy, neaten, rummage through, sort (through), empty (waste basket), fluff up (pillows), make one's bed, plump up (pillows), tie (back/up)

stain, soil, spot, line, dot, mark, cake, darken, blur, blot, smudge, dull, embed, dust, stud (with dirt), mar, accumulate (dust), tinge (with dirt)

spread, infiltrate, swarm, invade, overrun, permeate, decay, overwhelm, inundate, run amok, take over, pervade, infest, fester, rack, rot, infect, afflict, torment, plague, swarm into, take up residence, assail, bedevil, beleaguer, surge into

clamp, drill, hammer, screw, sand, tinker, level, plug, install, tack, lubricate, rig, repair, seal, replace, disassemble, paint, insulate, stain, drywall, plaster, tile, fix, dismantle, reinforce, assemble, caulk, nail, tear down, frame, remodel, demolish, affix, buff, piece together, patch, maintain, restore, refurbish, stake, shore up, hook up (cables), fit (pipes), screw in, bore (a hole), tear out, get (estimates), waterproof, duct tape, jimmy-rig, reupholster, fill (nail holes)

squash, shoot, build, spray, trap, corner, snare, ensnare, poison, capture, outsmart, hoodwink, lure, ambush, import, exterminate, repel, barricade, drown, bait (a trap), fence out, pick off (snails), apply (pesticide), call (animal control), test (for termites)

rake, shovel, rotate, crop, fence off/in, hose down, care for, maintain, fertilize, plant, harvest, enrich, prune, compost, garden, mow (grass), trim (bushes), manicure (a lawn), clip (hedges), weed whack, scythe, water (vegetables/trees), install (sprinklers), landscape, stake up (tomatoes), tie up (roses), roll out (sod), dig (hole), turn (compost), haul (compost), bag (leaves), scoop (pet poop), edge (a lawn)

bounce, pack, squat, land, roam, occupy, take cover, sequester, move out, rent, encroach, base, visit, camp, linger, weather, stay, sleep, trespass, share (a room), bunk, unpack, sublet, cover (oneself), move in, tent, tie down, encamp, stick around, couch surf, pitch (a tent), shelter oneself, dorm, find shelter, lodge, move around

migrate, relocate, leave, get used to, accustom oneself to, move, go away, emigrate, immigrate, make one's home, hire (movers/u-haul), change one's address, pull up stakes, settle (in), resettle, go abroad/overseas, defect, rove, reorient

burrow, unload, spread out, secure, land, roost, nest, house, personalize, cover, occupy, flourish, locate, endure, relocate, steward, acclimatize, acculturate, move, tend to, linger, embed, weather, remain, acclimate, unpack, move in, stick around, resettle, stock (cupboards), familiarize, reside, farm, perch on, subsist, settle down, host (a housewarming party), lay down roots, perpetuate (a family tradition)

feed, house, take in, shoulder, admit, accept, deal with, manage, accommodate, put up, invite, extend (oneself/an invitation), take pity on, look after, take a risk, board, take care of

tear, mangle, rip, mash, jam, cram, stuff, sling, rumple, toss, fling, strew, scatter, litter, spread, dig, drop, stain, dismantle, demolish, break, hoard, tangle, crinkle, wrinkle, crease, crumple, dribble, spill, tip over, discombobulate, snag, mess up, accumulate, clutter, tatter, derange, ruck up, disarrange, disorder

wedge, stuff, chuck, stow, toss, fling, drop, stash, hide, neglect, stick, throw away, misplace, let fall, forget, place, let go of, lose (something), lose track of, fail to keep track of, plop, set something down

jam, push aside, pick up, kick, negotiate, rout around, navigate, manage to, step on, toss aside, look for, find, pick one's way, make one's way, step over, bunch, make room, work around, search through, plot (a course), forge (a path through), wind one's way, clear (a space), dig through (to find something), clear a space

jam, choke, scrunch, sprawl, spread, fill, mount, invade, overrun, snarl, grow, tangle, leak, drip, spill, occupy, block, clog, overwhelm, inundate, obstruct, disrupt, jumble, mess up, take over, devalue, congest, clutter, knot, tatter, gather dust, slop, kink, overflow, overcrowd, gunge up, pile

cling, grab, fumble, cry, beg, whimper, badger, pester, whine, evade, pretend, fixate, implode, tattle, interrupt, throw a temper tantrum, persist, lapse, complain, grumble, pout, mope, bellyache, shirk, avoid, dally, dawdle, snub, bicker, revert, hack away at, associate with, flunk, forget, regress, sulk, nag, malinger, wriggle out of, implore, misbehave, prattle, overstep, tug (on one's sleeve), hassle

pull, tear, wrestle, tussle, punch, slap, hit, slam, smack, strike, pinch, shove, drag, scratch, throw, tackle, knock down, bite, flail, fight, push over, jostle, bully, lash out, push against/away, gang up on, turn against, cuff (someone's ear)

screech, test, protest, mock, mimic, challenge, snarl, tease, swagger, violate, vex, flout, erupt, shout, throw a temper tantrum, persist, demand, snap back, argue, gripe, gloat, refuse, rankle, squabble, swear, bully, provoke, resist, rebel, defy, disobey, tick off, act out/up, scorn, glower, insist, annoy, goad, clown, overstep, taunt, talk back, rile up, make fun of, snipe (at babysitter), antagonize, instigate, retort, rejoin

bounce, whisk, carry, hoist, stroke, wrap, wipe, cradle, envelop, hover, hold, caress, jiggle, rock, feed, weigh, dress, protect, snuggle, coo, hum, nurse, suckle, fence off/in, wean, nourish, nurture, bathe, soothe, pamper, tickle, indulge, cuddle, swaddle, spoil, pacify, quiet, put down, love, adore, treasure, cherish, burp, clothe, tuck in, snug, change (diaper), lull, put to bed, diaper, hush, reassure, sling (a baby), sing (lullabies), lullaby, fuss over, cover (with a blanket), read to, nickname, christen, baptize, brush (hair), slather (shampoo), minister to, teach, gaze at (an infant)

drive, pick up, raise, embrace, model, assist, rear, play, school, pass on, cuddle, prompt, bandage, calm, cope, finance, approve, assure, guide, enable, bestow, weigh (options), drop off, praise, foster, educate, instill, allow, love, validate, mollify, dedicate, advocate for, check on, pay for, tuck in, minister to, patch up, kiss goodnight (a child), set (limits), enroll (in school), commit, follow through/up, host (sleepovers), coach, kindle (interests), comfort, shelter, censor (internet sites), co-parent, cultivate (interests), vacation, dote, read to (a child)

crow, indulge, favor, boast, gloat, focus on, prefer, gravitate toward, brag, pride oneself on, single out, treat, show bias toward, lean toward, look out for, harbor feelings toward (a child), kvell, take pleasure in

slacken, submit, pamper, indulge, surrender, overlook, ignore, disregard, hand over, spoil, yield, succumb, defer, justify, pander, renege, excuse, defend, relent, capitulate, minimize, acquiesce, give up/in, cede, consent, put off (consequences/punishment), coddle, neglect (to oversee), allow (oneself to be manipulated), postpone (consequences), cosset, throw up one's hands, forgive

push, load, throw, bat, catch, rehearse, practice, memorize, coach, learn (skills/teamwork), shoot (baskets), dribble (a ball down the driveway), run through (one's lines), pack up (gear/instruments), bounce (a ball), quiz

care for, soothe, dote on, support, appreciate, love, like, set limits, take care of, console, hang out (with family), relax (as a family), snuggle into, cuddle (with family), snug into, stretch out (on the couch with family), put an arm around (a family member), take (a child's hand), encourage (a family member), take time with (family), make time for (family), set boundaries, comfort (family), repose in

construct, learn, chase, climb (trees), pretend, splash, read, play (games), bake, cartwheel, sing (lullabies), cook together, co-create (a crafts project), straighten up, make up (a story), jump in (piles of leaves), engage in, bike, decorate (christmas tree), create (art/crafts/music), do chores

wrestle, lounge, joke, share, relax, chill, knock around, hang out, discuss, confide, bandy, reminisce, play (board games/computer games), converse, make (plans), roughhouse, try out, kick around/back, watch (tv/youtube/dvds)

decorate, spruce up, celebrate, research, prepare, search, dress up, vacation, tidy, unpack, head out of town, order (tickets/pizza), pack (the car), make reservations, review (yelp recommendations), reserve (flights), pack (up) (gear/instruments), load (up), explore (options), check (out), hire (a dog-sitter), invite (relatives/guests), call (house-sitter), gear up, grab (a jacket/baseball mitt)

worry, suppress, saddle, fret over, chivvy, chivy, chevvy, schedule, vex, censor, succumb, finance, noodge, entertain, economize, crowd out, indoctrinate, blame, pin blame on, lose sleep, miss out on, co-parent, arrange (babysitting), bear (responsibilities), fault, lose patience/temper, overschedule

drive, charge, schedule, self-censor, cut back, economize, acculturate, carpool, allow, choose, take charge, pay for, minister to, enroll (in school), host (sleepovers), co-parent, ferry, arrange (babysitting), seek (advice), bear (responsibilities), parent, come (to the point), set limits, set boundaries, assign (chores)

tame, value, direct, forbid, relegate, noodge, guide, socialize, educate, take charge, conscientize, parent, correct (selfish behavior/language), restrict (outbursts), set limits, instill (values), create (a family environment), pass on (traditions), break/keep tradition, explain, set curfew

mangle, crack, dump, trash, stain, sear, wreck, overlook, ignore, neglect, spill, burn, contaminate, desert, abandon, spoil, deplete, damage, botch, fail to, waste, forget, blight, dry up/out, scorch

rake, shovel, sweep, walk (the dog), harvest, set the table, clear the table, clean (one's room), straighten (one's room), do dishes, earn (one's allowance), wash dishes, take out (the garbage/compost), dust, vacuum, feed (pets), wash (the dog), care for (younger siblings), help (parents), prepare (lunch), garden, mow (lawn), weed (the garden), load (dishwasher), scoop (litter box), fold (clothes), make (one's bed), put toys away

grip, hug, embrace, lock, restrain, engulf, overwhelm, stifle, pin down, hold down, silence, hold in/back, shut in, leash

drill, boost, applaud, steer, reinforce, dole out, reward, bribe, encourage, support, appreciate, boast, praise, commend, congratulate, inculcate, compliment, thank, express (appreciation)

order, ground, remove, restrain, bridle, curb, threaten, check, block, control, withhold, restrict, prohibit, forbid, limit, regulate, discipline, rein in, enforce, take away, isolate, penalize, police, apprehend, withdraw (privileges), cut back (screen time), reduce (allowance), regulate (time on electronic devices), bring into line, saddle with, split up (bickering siblings), punish, dictate (conditions), demand (compliance), send to (one's room), give a time out, set limits, set boundaries, cut down (screen time)

hammer, scold, scream, subject, bellow, badger, remind, command, shout, yell, persist, harp, chastise, berate, admonish, patronize, carp, shame, hack away at, reproach, warn, caution, nag, reiterate, insist, hassle, chide, put in time out, rebuke, reprimand, reprove, lecture, sermonize, demand (an apology), reprehend, ream out, infantilize

cling, clutch, screech, twist, curl, nestle, wave, squirm, wriggle, wet, suck, snuggle, nuzzle, coo, cry, shriek, play, suckle, crawl, whimper, snooze, nap, root, drool, nose into, sink into, cuddle, bond, gum, squint, gaze, melt, smile, demand, love, vomit, wake up, wail, bawl, writhe, burp, sleep, spit up, shit, pee, poop, snug, teethe, mess, wear down/out, throw (food), babble, burrow into, repose in

yank, squeeze, figure out, take apart, totter, waddle, beg, mimic, echo, play, stand up, crawl, walk, run, name, whine, impersonate, grow, wobble, spoil, mess up, throw a temper tantrum, fall, shoot up, trip, sleep it off, regress, sulk, plead, babble, take on (the characteristics of), throw (things), toddle, parrot, depend, talk, rely, implore, hide (things inside other things)

separate, adapt, modify, alter, jettison, adjust, cancel, abandon, redirect, decipher, defer, rethink, correct, improve, rework, revise, postpone, amend, arrange, reshuffle, rearrange, let go (of a plan), solve (a dilemma), cast aside (a plan), invent (a back-up), tweak (one's plan), switch (tactics), step back (to get an overview), regroup, split up, temper (one's enthusiasm), reorganize

force, gnaw, swarm, elude, flood, blind, baffle, confound, bewilder, disorient, hinder, impede, derail, obstruct, sting, devour, unravel, slow one down, obliterate (tracks), avalanche, slow one's pace

grope, wind up, roam, slip, mistake, overlook, neglect, guess, obscure, crisscross, drift, deviate, screw up, reel, misjudge, come to a halt, err, exhaust, end up, backtrack, wander, miscalculate, meander, strand, miss (a fork in the trail), sheer off course, fumble with (a map/compass), ramble, tromp, take a wrong turn

repeat, replicate, cycle, reproduce, crisscross, duplicate, trace, redo, detour, return, back up, revert, redouble (one's efforts), revisit, reorient, come back, loop back, circle back, go back, retrace (one's steps), turn (around/back)

unearth, position, establish, spot, see, pick out, detect, discover, rout, locate, hunt down, rustle up, place, access, pinpoint, find, uncover, stumble upon, root something out, retrieve (a lost object), situate, come across/upon, sniff out, hit upon, ferret out, scare up

concede, surface, submit, surrender, emerge, appear, materialize, manifest, arise, crop up, yield, relent, capitulate, bare, step forward, reveal, disclose, throw in the towel, permit, come out, come out (of hiding), give oneself up, turn oneself in, raise one's arms in surrender, rise (to the surface), come to the surface, come to light, spring up, shed (a disguise)

turn in one's hand, certify, test, show, spot, detect, identify, authenticate, verify, justify, check out, back up, recognize, distinguish, prove, corroborate, validate, testify to, double-check, attest, pick out (a suspect in a line-up), call by its name, prove accurate, bear out, establish the truth of, check the authenticity of

unearth, dislodge, strip, pull out, clear, turn up, display, spill, illuminate, expose, divulge, solve, bare, exhibit, reveal, disclose, debunk, find, bring to light, uncover, demystify, make known, make public, ferret out, lay bare, break open, shatter (a facade), smoke out