6-Letter Verbs Starting With S
Here's the list of all the 1081 6-Letter Verbs Starting With S in the English Language.
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| Common Verbs (with Definitions and Examples) | |
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| search | 1. try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of 2. search or seek More Definitions → |
| school | 1. educate in or as if in a school 2. teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment More Definitions → |
| source | 1. get (a product) from another country or business 2. specify the origin of More Definitions → |
| select | 1. pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives More Definitions → |
| second | 1. give support or one's approval to 2. transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment More Definitions → |
| street | More Definitions → |
| single | 1. hit a single More Definitions → |
| safety | More Definitions → |
| submit | 1. refer for judgment or consideration 2. put before More Definitions → |
| simple | More Definitions → |
| screen | 1. test or examine for the presence of disease or infection 2. examine methodically More Definitions → |
| season | 1. lend flavor to 2. make healthy More Definitions → |
| silver | 1. coat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgam 2. make silver in color More Definitions → |
| supply | 1. give something useful or necessary to 2. circulate or distribute or equip with More Definitions → |
| sample | 1. take a sample of More Definitions → |
| summer | 1. spend the summer More Definitions → |
| spring | 1. move forward by leaps and bounds 2. develop into a distinctive entity More Definitions → |
| survey | 1. consider in a comprehensive way 2. look over carefully or inspect More Definitions → |
| secure | 1. get by special effort 2. cause to be firmly attached More Definitions → |
| string | 1. thread on or as if on a string 2. add as if on a string More Definitions → |
| sector | More Definitions → |
| switch | 1. change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence 2. exchange or give (something) in exchange for More Definitions → |
| square | 1. make square 2. raise to the second power More Definitions → |
| stream | 1. to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind 2. exude profusely More Definitions → |
| signed | More Definitions → |
| sorted | More Definitions → |
| spirit | 1. infuse with spirit More Definitions → |
| signal | 1. communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs 2. be a signal for or a symptom of More Definitions → |
| stated | More Definitions → |
| script | 1. write a script for More Definitions → |
| speech | More Definitions → |
| shared | More Definitions → |
| scheme | 1. form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner 2. devise a system or form a scheme for More Definitions → |
| stress | 1. to stress, single out as important 2. put stress on; utter with an accent More Definitions → |
| sister | More Definitions → |
| spread | 1. distribute or disperse widely 2. become distributed or widespread More Definitions → |
| symbol | More Definitions → |
| scores | More Definitions → |
| safari | More Definitions → |
| stocks | More Definitions → |
| salary | More Definitions → |
| shower | 1. expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns 2. spray or sprinkle with More Definitions → |
| smooth | 1. make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing 2. make (a surface) shine More Definitions → |
| strike | 1. deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon 2. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon More Definitions → |
| stable | 1. shelter in a stable More Definitions → |
| stereo | More Definitions → |
| shaved | More Definitions → |
| summit | 1. reach the summit (of a mountain) More Definitions → |
| shadow | 1. follow, usually without the person's knowledge 2. cast a shadow over More Definitions → |
| sealed | More Definitions → |
| shorts | More Definitions → |
| socket | More Definitions → |
| sought | 1. try to get or reach 2. try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of More Definitions → |
| sleeve | More Definitions → |
| stroke | 1. touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions 2. strike a ball with a smooth blow More Definitions → |
| shaped | More Definitions → |
| spoken | 1. express in speech 2. exchange thoughts; talk with More Definitions → |
| spouse | More Definitions → |
| shield | 1. protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm 2. hold back a thought or feeling about More Definitions → |
| strain | 1. to exert much effort or energy 2. test the limits of More Definitions → |
| scroll | 1. move through text or graphics in order to display parts that do not fit on the screen More Definitions → |
| suffer | 1. undergo or be subjected to 2. undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) More Definitions → |
| struck | 1. deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon 2. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon More Definitions → |
| steady | 1. make steady 2. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace More Definitions → |
| sprint | 1. run very fast, usually for a short distance More Definitions → |
| slight | 1. pay no attention to, disrespect More Definitions → |
| stolen | 1. take without the owner's consent 2. move stealthily More Definitions → |
| solved | More Definitions → |
| strand | 1. leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue 2. drive (a vessel) ashore More Definitions → |
| settle | 1. settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground 2. bring to an end; settle conclusively More Definitions → |
| squirt | 1. cause to come out in a squirt 2. wet with a spurt of liquid More Definitions → |
| sticky | More Definitions → |
| suited | More Definitions → |
| sphere | More Definitions → |
| savage | 1. attack brutally and fiercely 2. criticize harshly or violently More Definitions → |
| shades | More Definitions → |
| scared | More Definitions → |
| stitch | 1. fasten by sewing; do needlework More Definitions → |
| sights | More Definitions → |
| saddle | 1. put a saddle on 2. load or burden; encumber More Definitions → |
| spiral | 1. to wind or move in a spiral course 2. form a spiral More Definitions → |
| shrimp | 1. fish for shrimp More Definitions → |
| scream | 1. utter a sudden loud cry 2. utter or declare in a very loud voice More Definitions → |
| strive | 1. attempt by employing effort 2. to exert much effort or energy More Definitions → |
| sketch | 1. make a sketch of 2. describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of More Definitions → |
| sizing | More Definitions → |
| splash | 1. cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force 2. walk through mud or mire More Definitions → |
| stripe | 1. mark with stripes More Definitions → |
| squash | 1. to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition More Definitions → |
| subway | More Definitions → |
| stakes | More Definitions → |
| streak | 1. move quickly in a straight line 2. run naked in a public place More Definitions → |
| shrink | 1. wither, as with a loss of moisture 2. draw back, as with fear or pain More Definitions → |
| swivel | 1. turn on a pivot More Definitions → |
| seated | More Definitions → |
| smoked | More Definitions → |
| strait | More Definitions → |
| scaled | More Definitions → |
| sorrow | 1. feel grief More Definitions → |
| supper | More Definitions → |
| stacks | More Definitions → |
| sermon | More Definitions → |
| sulfur | 1. treat with sulphur in order to preserve More Definitions → |
| spruce | 1. make neat, smart, or trim 2. dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion More Definitions → |
| spaced | More Definitions → |
| shrine | 1. enclose in a shrine More Definitions → |
| sponge | 1. wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten 2. ask for and get free; be a parasite More Definitions → |
| sliced | More Definitions → |
| spying | More Definitions → |
| suffix | 1. attach a suffix to More Definitions → |
| scotch | 1. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of 2. make a small cut or score into More Definitions → |
| scraps | More Definitions → |
| sludge | More Definitions → |
| staple | 1. secure or fasten with a staple or staples More Definitions → |
| sandal | More Definitions → |
| salute | 1. propose a toast to 2. greet in a friendly way More Definitions → |
| shaded | More Definitions → |
| staged | More Definitions → |
| solder | 1. join or fuse with solder More Definitions → |
| stroll | 1. walk leisurely and with no apparent aim More Definitions → |
| stalls | More Definitions → |
| starch | 1. stiffen with starch More Definitions → |
| scrubs | More Definitions → |
| stride | 1. walk with long steps More Definitions → |
| sucker | More Definitions → |
| slough | 1. cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers More Definitions → |
| soaked | More Definitions → |
| sheath | More Definitions → |
| surety | More Definitions → |
| seeded | More Definitions → |
| shaken | 1. move or cause to move back and forth 2. move with or as if with a tremor More Definitions → |
| strobe | More Definitions → |
| serene | More Definitions → |
| setter | More Definitions → |
| summed | 1. be a summary of 2. determine the sum of More Definitions → |
| sonnet | 1. praise in a sonnet 2. compose a sonnet More Definitions → |
| sprung | 1. move forward by leaps and bounds 2. develop into a distinctive entity More Definitions → |
| splice | 1. join the ends of 2. perform a marriage ceremony More Definitions → |
| squire | 1. attend upon as a squire; serve as a squire More Definitions → |
| simmer | 1. boil slowly at low temperature More Definitions → |
| sinner | More Definitions → |
| shovel | 1. dig with or as if with a shovel More Definitions → |
| scribe | 1. score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking More Definitions → |
| sleigh | 1. ride (on) a sled More Definitions → |
| sickle | More Definitions → |
| sprawl | 1. sit or lie with one's limbs spread out 2. go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way More Definitions → |
| stoned | More Definitions → |
| squish | 1. walk through mud or mire 2. put (a liquid) into a container or another place by means of a squirting action More Definitions → |
| squeak | 1. make a high-pitched, screeching noise More Definitions → |
| shears | More Definitions → |
| spline | More Definitions → |
| spiked | More Definitions → |
| strung | 1. thread on or as if on a string 2. add as if on a string More Definitions → |
| summon | 1. call in an official matter, such as to attend court 2. ask to come More Definitions → |
| supple | 1. make pliant and flexible More Definitions → |
| sacked | More Definitions → |
| soften | 1. make (images or sounds) soft or softer 2. lessen in force or effect More Definitions → |
| salaam | 1. greet with a salaam More Definitions → |
| sequin | More Definitions → |
| slalom | 1. race on skis around obstacles More Definitions → |
| sensed | More Definitions → |
| skewed | More Definitions → |
| sprang | 1. move forward by leaps and bounds 2. develop into a distinctive entity More Definitions → |
| sweats | More Definitions → |
| shroud | 1. cover as if with a shroud 2. form a cover like a shroud More Definitions → |
| scrape | 1. scratch repeatedly 2. make by scraping More Definitions → |
| soothe | 1. give moral or emotional strength to 2. cause to feel better More Definitions → |
| slurry | More Definitions → |
| sunken | 1. fall or descend to a lower place or level 2. cause to sink More Definitions → |
| signet | More Definitions → |
| salted | More Definitions → |
| shrunk | 1. wither, as with a loss of moisture 2. draw back, as with fear or pain More Definitions → |
| sledge | 1. transport in a sleigh 2. ride in or travel with a sledge More Definitions → |
| sprout | 1. produce buds, branches, or germinate 2. put forth and grow sprouts or shoots More Definitions → |
| solace | 1. give moral or emotional strength to More Definitions → |
| stucco | 1. decorate with stucco work 2. coat with stucco More Definitions → |
| soiled | More Definitions → |
| seduce | 1. induce to have sex 2. lure or entice away from duty, principles, or proper conduct More Definitions → |
| sconce | More Definitions → |
| suture | 1. join with a suture More Definitions → |
| starve | 1. be hungry; go without food 2. die of food deprivation More Definitions → |
| shiver | 1. tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement 2. shake, as from cold More Definitions → |
| slacks | More Definitions → |
| stench | More Definitions → |
| snooze | 1. sleep lightly or for a short period of time More Definitions → |
| sinned | 1. commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law 2. commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake More Definitions → |
| strewn | 1. spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic) 2. cover; be dispersed over More Definitions → |
| sleuth | 1. watch, observe, or inquire secretly More Definitions → |
| sublet | 1. lease or rent all or part of (a leased or rented property) to another person More Definitions → |
| stifle | 1. suppress in order to conceal or hide 2. suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity More Definitions → |
| silage | More Definitions → |
| shaven | 1. remove body hair with a razor 2. cut closely More Definitions → |
| sliver | 1. divide into slivers or splinters 2. break up into splinters or slivers More Definitions → |
| splint | 1. support with a splint More Definitions → |
| sizzle | 1. make a sound like frying fat 2. seethe with deep anger or resentment More Definitions → |
| sculpt | 1. create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material 2. shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it More Definitions → |
| shrill | 1. utter a shrill cry More Definitions → |
| silken | More Definitions → |
| sneeze | 1. exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose More Definitions → |
| somber | More Definitions → |
| seared | More Definitions → |
| squall | 1. make high-pitched, whiney noises 2. utter a sudden loud cry More Definitions → |
| smudge | 1. make a smudge on; soil by smudging More Definitions → |
| seamed | More Definitions → |
| spoilt | 1. make a mess of, destroy or ruin 2. become unfit for consumption or use More Definitions → |
| strode | 1. walk with long steps More Definitions → |
| spiffy | More Definitions → |
| sloped | More Definitions → |
| siphon | 1. convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon 2. move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action More Definitions → |
| sickly | More Definitions → |
| subdue | 1. put down by force or intimidation 2. bring under control by force or authority More Definitions → |
| sortie | More Definitions → |
| shrike | More Definitions → |
| savour | 1. have flavor; taste of something 2. give taste to More Definitions → |
| swoosh | 1. move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound More Definitions → |
| sombre | More Definitions → |
| scythe | 1. cut with a scythe More Definitions → |
| scurry | 1. to move about or proceed hurriedly More Definitions → |
| slouch | 1. assume a drooping posture or carriage 2. walk slovenly More Definitions → |
| swerve | 1. turn sharply; change direction abruptly More Definitions → |
| sprain | 1. twist suddenly so as to sprain More Definitions → |
| strove | 1. attempt by employing effort 2. to exert much effort or energy More Definitions → |
| spayed | More Definitions → |
| snitch | 1. take by theft 2. give away information about somebody More Definitions → |
| shamed | More Definitions → |
| shrank | 1. wither, as with a loss of moisture 2. draw back, as with fear or pain More Definitions → |
| shriek | 1. utter a shrill cry More Definitions → |
| stewed | More Definitions → |
| squeal | 1. utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs 2. confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure More Definitions → |
| scorch | 1. subject to harsh criticism 2. make very hot and dry More Definitions → |
| squirm | 1. to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) More Definitions → |
| squint | 1. cross one's eyes as if in strabismus 2. be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus More Definitions → |
| smithy | More Definitions → |
| suitor | More Definitions → |
| shimmy | 1. tremble or shake 2. dance a shimmy More Definitions → |
| stymie | 1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of More Definitions → |
| skewer | 1. drive a skewer through More Definitions → |
| suntan | 1. get a tan from being exposed to the sun More Definitions → |
| sipped | 1. drink in sips More Definitions → |
| sluice | 1. pour as if from a sluice 2. irrigate with water from a sluice More Definitions → |
| sobbed | 1. weep convulsively More Definitions → |
| syphon | 1. convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon More Definitions → |
| sedate | 1. cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to More Definitions → |
| screed | More Definitions → |
| shelve | 1. hold back to a later time 2. place on a shelf More Definitions → |
| shucks | More Definitions → |
| secede | 1. withdraw from an organization or communion More Definitions → |
| soured | More Definitions → |
| squawk | 1. utter a harsh abrupt scream 2. complain More Definitions → |
| sunder | 1. break apart or in two, using violence More Definitions → |
| seesaw | 1. ride on a plank 2. move up and down as if on a seesaw More Definitions → |
| scrawl | 1. write carelessly More Definitions → |
| stooge | 1. cruise in slow or routine flights 2. act as the stooge More Definitions → |
| smooch | 1. snuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the others More Definitions → |