Verbs Starting With G
Here's the list of all the 1869 Verbs Starting With G in the English Language.
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| Common Verbs (with Definitions and Examples) | |
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| get | 1. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract 2. enter or assume a certain state or condition More Definitions → |
| go | 1. change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically 2. follow a procedure or take a course More Definitions → |
| group | 1. arrange into a group or groups 2. form a group or group together More Definitions → |
| general | 1. command as a general More Definitions → |
| game | 1. place a bet on More Definitions → |
| guide | 1. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling 2. take somebody somewhere More Definitions → |
| gallery | More Definitions → |
| got | 1. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract 2. enter or assume a certain state or condition More Definitions → |
| give | 1. cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense 2. be the cause or source of More Definitions → |
| gift | 1. give qualities or abilities to 2. give as a present; make a gift of More Definitions → |
| given | 1. cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense 2. be the cause or source of More Definitions → |
| garden | 1. work in the garden More Definitions → |
| god | More Definitions → |
| green | 1. turn or become green More Definitions → |
| getting | 1. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract 2. enter or assume a certain state or condition More Definitions → |
| golf | 1. play golf More Definitions → |
1. search the internet (for information) using the Google search engine More Definitions → | |
| gas | 1. attack with gas; subject to gas fumes 2. show off More Definitions → |
| glass | 1. furnish with glass 2. scan (game in the forest) with binoculars More Definitions → |
| ground | 1. fix firmly and stably 2. confine or restrict to the ground More Definitions → |
| guest | More Definitions → |
| grade | 1. assign a rank or rating to 2. level to the right gradient More Definitions → |
| grant | 1. let have 2. give as judged due or on the basis of merit More Definitions → |
| goes | More Definitions → |
| guy | 1. subject to laughter or ridicule 2. steady or support with a guy wire or cable More Definitions → |
| gear | 1. set the level or character of More Definitions → |
| giving | More Definitions → |
| goal | More Definitions → |
| graduate | 1. receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies; completion of a course or training 2. confer an academic degree upon More Definitions → |
| guarantee | 1. give surety or assume responsibility 2. make certain of More Definitions → |
| growing | More Definitions → |
| gave | 1. cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense 2. be the cause or source of More Definitions → |
| gone | 1. change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically 2. follow a procedure or take a course More Definitions → |
| golden | More Definitions → |
| gain | 1. obtain 2. win something through one's efforts More Definitions → |
| gender | More Definitions → |
| guess | 1. expect, believe, or suppose 2. put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation More Definitions → |
| gambling | More Definitions → |
| grow | 1. pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become 2. become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain More Definitions → |
| gun | 1. shoot with a gun More Definitions → |
| gray | 1. make grey 2. turn grey More Definitions → |
| guard | 1. to keep watch over 2. watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect More Definitions → |
| granted | More Definitions → |
| grey | 1. make grey 2. turn grey More Definitions → |
| generate | 1. produce, create 2. give or supply More Definitions → |
| grace | 1. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. 2. be beautiful to look at More Definitions → |
| gate | 1. supply with a gate 2. control with a valve or other device that functions like a gate More Definitions → |
| gap | 1. make an opening or gap in More Definitions → |
| garage | 1. keep or store in a garage More Definitions → |
| gang | 1. act as an organized group More Definitions → |
| gross | 1. earn before taxes, expenses, etc. More Definitions → |
| glance | 1. throw a glance at; take a brief look at 2. hit at an angle More Definitions → |
| graph | 1. represent by means of a graph 2. plot upon a graph More Definitions → |
| glad | More Definitions → |
| globe | More Definitions → |
| ghost | 1. move like a ghost 2. haunt like a ghost; pursue More Definitions → |
| glasses | More Definitions → |
| grown | 1. pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become 2. become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain More Definitions → |
| gulf | More Definitions → |
| glory | 1. rejoice proudly More Definitions → |
| grounds | More Definitions → |
| grass | 1. shoot down, of birds 2. cover with grass More Definitions → |
| gospel | More Definitions → |
| gardening | More Definitions → |
| grew | 1. pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become 2. become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain More Definitions → |
| gen | More Definitions → |
| gel | 1. become a gel 2. apply a styling gel to More Definitions → |
| grill | 1. cook over or under a grill 2. examine thoroughly More Definitions → |
| grain | 1. thoroughly work in 2. paint (a surface) to make it look like stone or wood More Definitions → |
| gauge | 1. judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) 2. rub to a uniform size More Definitions → |
| governing | More Definitions → |
| guided | More Definitions → |
| gathered | More Definitions → |
| geek | 1. to be intoxicated More Definitions → |
| grip | 1. hold fast or firmly 2. to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match More Definitions → |
| gather | 1. assemble or get together 2. collect in one place More Definitions → |
| grab | 1. take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of 2. get hold of or seize quickly and easily More Definitions → |
| gotten | 1. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract 2. enter or assume a certain state or condition More Definitions → |
| grave | 1. shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it 2. carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface More Definitions → |
| gentle | 1. cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of 2. give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility More Definitions → |
| gore | 1. wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument 2. cut into gores More Definitions → |
| gazette | 1. publish in a gazette More Definitions → |
| gem | More Definitions → |
| gig | More Definitions → |
| granny | More Definitions → |
| garlic | More Definitions → |
| gossip | 1. wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies 2. talk socially without exchanging too much information More Definitions → |
| graduated | More Definitions → |
| groove | 1. make a groove in, or provide with a groove 2. hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove More Definitions → |
| glow | 1. emit a steady even light without flames 2. have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink More Definitions → |
| gage | 1. place a bet on More Definitions → |
| grading | More Definitions → |
| ginger | 1. add ginger to in order to add flavor More Definitions → |
| governed | More Definitions → |
| glove | More Definitions → |
| greens | More Definitions → |
| gum | 1. cover, fill, fix or smear with or as if with gum 2. grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty More Definitions → |
| glue | 1. join or attach with or as if with glue 2. be fixed as if by glue More Definitions → |
| grandfather | More Definitions → |
| guiding | More Definitions → |
| goose | 1. pinch in the buttocks 2. prod into action More Definitions → |
| gifted | More Definitions → |
| grooming | More Definitions → |
| gill | More Definitions → |
| grape | More Definitions → |
| gag | 1. prevent from speaking out 2. be too tight; rub or press More Definitions → |
| ghetto | More Definitions → |
| garment | 1. provide with clothes or put clothes on More Definitions → |
| gloss | 1. give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing 2. provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases More Definitions → |
| govern | 1. bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations 2. direct or strongly influence the behavior of More Definitions → |
| graded | More Definitions → |
| gamble | 1. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome 2. play games for money More Definitions → |
| gravel | 1. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations 2. cover with gravel More Definitions → |
| grasp | 1. hold firmly 2. get the meaning of something More Definitions → |
| generalized | More Definitions → |
| garland | 1. adorn with bands of flowers or leaves More Definitions → |
| glamour | 1. cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something More Definitions → |
| grease | 1. lubricate with grease More Definitions → |
| graffiti | More Definitions → |
| gut | 1. empty completely; destroy the inside of 2. remove the guts of More Definitions → |
| grabbed | 1. take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of 2. get hold of or seize quickly and easily More Definitions → |
| gown | 1. dress in a gown More Definitions → |
| glitter | 1. be shiny, as if wet More Definitions → |
| grouped | More Definitions → |
| goggles | More Definitions → |
| garner | 1. acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions 2. store grain More Definitions → |
| glimpse | 1. catch a glimpse of or see briefly More Definitions → |
| grilled | More Definitions → |
| groom | 1. educate for a future role or function 2. give a neat appearance to More Definitions → |
| grinding | More Definitions → |
| grind | 1. press or grind with a crushing noise 2. make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together More Definitions → |
| geared | More Definitions → |
| gee | 1. turn to the right side 2. give a command to a horse to turn to the right side More Definitions → |
| gagged | 1. prevent from speaking out 2. be too tight; rub or press More Definitions → |
| gan | 1. separate the seeds from (cotton) with a cotton gin 2. trap with a snare More Definitions → |
| gull | 1. make a fool or dupe of 2. fool or hoax More Definitions → |
| garrison | 1. station (troops) in a fort or garrison More Definitions → |
| gesture | 1. show, express or direct through movement More Definitions → |
| gypsy | More Definitions → |
| gimp | 1. walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury More Definitions → |
| guessing | More Definitions → |
| gong | 1. sound a gong More Definitions → |
| gaze | 1. look at with fixed eyes More Definitions → |
| grin | 1. to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl More Definitions → |
| gin | 1. separate the seeds from (cotton) with a cotton gin 2. trap with a snare More Definitions → |
| gorge | 1. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself More Definitions → |
| glowing | More Definitions → |
| greet | 1. express greetings upon meeting someone 2. send greetings to More Definitions → |
| glide | 1. move smoothly and effortlessly 2. fly in or as if in a glider plane More Definitions → |
| gam | More Definitions → |
| godfather | More Definitions → |
| guts | More Definitions → |
| glazed | More Definitions → |
| graft | 1. cause to grow together parts from different plants 2. place the organ of a donor into the body of a recipient More Definitions → |
| germ | More Definitions → |
| glare | 1. look at with a fixed gaze 2. be sharply reflected More Definitions → |
| git | More Definitions → |
| grounding | More Definitions → |
| gazetteer | More Definitions → |
| gall | 1. become or make sore by or as if by rubbing 2. irritate or vex More Definitions → |
| glaze | 1. coat with a glaze 2. become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance More Definitions → |
| grabbing | 1. take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of 2. get hold of or seize quickly and easily More Definitions → |
| grilling | More Definitions → |
| grub | 1. ask for and get free; be a parasite 2. search about busily More Definitions → |
| gutter | 1. burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker 2. flow in small streams More Definitions → |
| grit | 1. cover with a grit 2. clench together More Definitions → |
| guarded | More Definitions → |
| gushing | More Definitions → |
| gopher | More Definitions → |
| gilt | 1. decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold More Definitions → |
| guaranty | More Definitions → |
| glitch | 1. To suffer a minor malfunction More Definitions → |
| gasp | 1. breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted More Definitions → |
| gliding | More Definitions → |
| guile | More Definitions → |
| gripping | 1. hold fast or firmly 2. to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match More Definitions → |
| gust | More Definitions → |
| gar | More Definitions → |
| garter | 1. fasten with or as if with a garter More Definitions → |
| glued | More Definitions → |
| gauntlet | More Definitions → |
| glib | More Definitions → |
| gaping | More Definitions → |
| gloom | More Definitions → |
| gallant | More Definitions → |
| goggle | 1. look with amazement; look stupidly More Definitions → |
| gait | More Definitions → |
| grieving | More Definitions → |
| geld | 1. cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses) More Definitions → |
| grouse | 1. hunt grouse 2. complain More Definitions → |
| gully | More Definitions → |
| gable | More Definitions → |
| groin | 1. build with groins More Definitions → |
| gingerbread | More Definitions → |
| guise | More Definitions → |
| gab | 1. talk profusely More Definitions → |
| grieve | 1. feel grief 2. cause to feel sorrow More Definitions → |
| gat | More Definitions → |
| garnish | 1. take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support 2. decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods More Definitions → |
| giggle | 1. laugh nervously More Definitions → |
| glittering | More Definitions → |
| grudge | 1. bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings 2. accept or admit unwillingly More Definitions → |
| gagging | 1. prevent from speaking out 2. be too tight; rub or press More Definitions → |
| grasping | More Definitions → |
| grinned | 1. to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl More Definitions → |
| gambit | More Definitions → |
| grate | 1. furnish with a grate 2. gnaw into; make resentful or angry More Definitions → |
| groomed | More Definitions → |
| glimmer | 1. shine brightly, like a star or a light More Definitions → |
| gulch | More Definitions → |
| glaring | More Definitions → |
| grout | 1. bind with grout More Definitions → |
| gilded | More Definitions → |
| grunt | 1. issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise More Definitions → |
| garb | 1. provide with clothes or put clothes on More Definitions → |
| girdle | 1. cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients 2. put a girdle on or around More Definitions → |
| gad | 1. wander aimlessly in search of pleasure More Definitions → |
| gleaming | More Definitions → |
| glorified | 1. praise, glorify, or honor 2. bestow glory upon More Definitions → |
| glut | 1. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself 2. supply with an excess of More Definitions → |
| goddamn | More Definitions → |
| generalize | 1. draw from specific cases for more general cases 2. speak or write in generalities More Definitions → |
| grinning | 1. to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl More Definitions → |
| gripe | 1. complain More Definitions → |
| glug | 1. make a gurgling sound as of liquid issuing from a bottle More Definitions → |
| glee | More Definitions → |
| grapple | 1. succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available 2. to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match More Definitions → |
| grappling | More Definitions → |
| grime | 1. make soiled, filthy, or dirty More Definitions → |
| gander | More Definitions → |
| grafting | More Definitions → |
| grandstand | 1. perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause More Definitions → |
| gush | 1. gush forth in a sudden stream or jet 2. praise enthusiastically More Definitions → |
| girth | 1. tie a cinch around More Definitions → |
| gammon | More Definitions → |
| giddy | More Definitions → |
| griddle | 1. cook on a griddle More Definitions → |
| gratifying | More Definitions → |
| groan | 1. indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure More Definitions → |
| gripped | 1. hold fast or firmly 2. to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match More Definitions → |
| growl | 1. to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds More Definitions → |
| greased | More Definitions → |
| gallop | 1. ride at a galloping pace 2. go at galloping speed More Definitions → |
| generalised | More Definitions → |
| grits | More Definitions → |
| glorify | 1. praise, glorify, or honor 2. bestow glory upon More Definitions → |
| gip | 1. (sometimes offensive) to cheat or swindle More Definitions → |
| gimmick | More Definitions → |
| gooseneck | More Definitions → |
| gridiron | More Definitions → |
| gob | More Definitions → |
| gipsy | More Definitions → |
| gawk | 1. look with amazement; look stupidly More Definitions → |
| glistening | More Definitions → |
| graze | 1. feed as in a meadow or pasture 2. break the skin (of a body part) by scraping More Definitions → |
| glitz | More Definitions → |
| gunning | 1. shoot with a gun More Definitions → |
| gleam | 1. be shiny, as if wet 2. shine brightly, like a star or a light More Definitions → |
| gridlock | More Definitions → |
| gavel | More Definitions → |
| goof | 1. commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake More Definitions → |
| glace | More Definitions → |
| gaunt | More Definitions → |
| gulp | 1. to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught 2. utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly More Definitions → |
| greaves | More Definitions → |
| greenlight | 1. to allow a project (especially a TV show) to go ahead More Definitions → |
| gusset | More Definitions → |
| granulated | More Definitions → |
| gobble | 1. eat hastily without proper chewing 2. make a gurgling sound, characteristic of turkeys More Definitions → |
| gripes | More Definitions → |
| gash | 1. cut open More Definitions → |
| geyser | 1. to overflow like a geyser More Definitions → |
| gib | More Definitions → |
| guillotine | 1. kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine More Definitions → |
| grazed | More Definitions → |
| grooved | More Definitions → |
| grommet | More Definitions → |
| glint | 1. be shiny, as if wet 2. throw a glance at; take a brief look at More Definitions → |
| grumble | 1. show one's unhappiness or critical attitude 2. make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath More Definitions → |
| gapped | 1. make an opening or gap in More Definitions → |
| gradation | More Definitions → |
| growling | More Definitions → |
| gunned | 1. shoot with a gun More Definitions → |
| gouge | 1. force with the thumb 2. obtain by coercion or intimidation More Definitions → |
| garbled | More Definitions → |
| gruff | More Definitions → |
| gaol | 1. lock up or confine, in or as in a jail More Definitions → |
| glean | 1. gather, as of natural products More Definitions → |
| gratified | 1. make happy or satisfied 2. yield (to); give satisfaction to More Definitions → |
| gasses | 1. attack with gas; subject to gas fumes 2. show off More Definitions → |
| groping | More Definitions → |
| godmother | More Definitions → |
| goad | 1. give heart or courage to 2. urge with or as if with a goad More Definitions → |
| grumbling | More Definitions → |
| grok | 1. get the meaning of something More Definitions → |
| grog | More Definitions → |
| germinate | 1. produce buds, branches, or germinate 2. work out More Definitions → |
| gravitate | 1. move toward 2. be attracted to More Definitions → |
| gossiping | More Definitions → |
| gaggle | 1. make a noise characteristic of a goose More Definitions → |
| gaff | More Definitions → |
| guzzling | More Definitions → |
| galvanizing | More Definitions → |
| goddamned | More Definitions → |
| governess | More Definitions → |
| grooving | More Definitions → |
| gape | 1. look with amazement; look stupidly 2. be wide open More Definitions → |
| gloved | More Definitions → |
| gangrene | 1. undergo necrosis More Definitions → |
| graven | 1. shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it 2. carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface More Definitions → |
| gladden | 1. make glad or happy 2. become glad or happy More Definitions → |
| gunfight | More Definitions → |
| garish | More Definitions → |
| girt | 1. prepare oneself for a military confrontation 2. put a girdle on or around More Definitions → |
| grimace | 1. contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state More Definitions → |
| gassed | 1. attack with gas; subject to gas fumes 2. show off More Definitions → |
| gassing | 1. attack with gas; subject to gas fumes 2. show off More Definitions → |
| gapping | 1. make an opening or gap in More Definitions → |
| gulping | More Definitions → |
| glamor | More Definitions → |
| glimmering | More Definitions → |
| gobs | More Definitions → |
| grouch | 1. show one's unhappiness or critical attitude More Definitions → |
| grannie | More Definitions → |
| gratify | 1. make happy or satisfied 2. yield (to); give satisfaction to More Definitions → |
| gatecrasher | More Definitions → |
| grubbing | 1. ask for and get free; be a parasite 2. search about busily More Definitions → |
| grizzled | More Definitions → |
| gruelling | More Definitions → |
| galvanize | 1. to stimulate to action 2. cover with zinc More Definitions → |
| gloating | More Definitions → |
| gloat | 1. dwell on with satisfaction 2. gaze at or think about something with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy More Definitions → |
| gusseted | More Definitions → |
| gyre | More Definitions → |
| greyed | More Definitions → |
| generalise | 1. speak or write in generalities 2. draw from specific cases for more general cases More Definitions → |
| gild | 1. decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold More Definitions → |
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