Verbs Starting With SP
Here's the list of all the 675 Verbs Starting With SP in the English Language.
The list is arranged by the word lengths. Click on the length below to jump to the relevant section of the page.
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| special | More Definitions → |
| space | 1. place at intervals More Definitions → |
| speed | 1. move hurridly 2. move faster More Definitions → |
| spring | 1. move forward by leaps and bounds 2. develop into a distinctive entity More Definitions → |
| sport | 1. wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner 2. play boisterously More Definitions → |
| specified | 1. specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement 2. decide upon or fix definitely More Definitions → |
| spirit | 1. infuse with spirit More Definitions → |
| sponsor | 1. assume sponsorship of 2. assume responsibility for or leadership of More Definitions → |
| speak | 1. express in speech 2. exchange thoughts; talk with More Definitions → |
| speech | More Definitions → |
| spam | 1. send unwanted or junk e-mail More Definitions → |
| spent | 1. use up a period of time in a specific way 2. pay out More Definitions → |
| spot | 1. catch sight of 2. detect with the senses More Definitions → |
| spend | 1. use up a period of time in a specific way 2. pay out More Definitions → |
| specs | More Definitions → |
| spread | 1. distribute or disperse widely 2. become distributed or widespread More Definitions → |
| sporting | More Definitions → |
| spy | 1. catch sight of 2. watch, observe, or inquire secretly More Definitions → |
| split | 1. separate into parts or portions 2. separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument More Definitions → |
| spending | More Definitions → |
| specify | 1. specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement 2. decide upon or fix definitely More Definitions → |
| spray | 1. be discharged in sprays of liquid 2. scatter in a mass or jet of droplets More Definitions → |
| spin | 1. revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis 2. stream in jets, of liquids More Definitions → |
| spoke | 1. express in speech 2. exchange thoughts; talk with More Definitions → |
| specialized | More Definitions → |
| spoken | 1. express in speech 2. exchange thoughts; talk with More Definitions → |
| spots | More Definitions → |
| spotlight | 1. move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent 2. illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater More Definitions → |
| spare | 1. refrain from harming 2. save or relieve from an experience or action More Definitions → |
| spouse | More Definitions → |
| spec | More Definitions → |
| span | 1. to cover or extend over an area or time period More Definitions → |
| spirits | More Definitions → |
| spell | 1. orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of 2. indicate or signify More Definitions → |
| sprint | 1. run very fast, usually for a short distance More Definitions → |
| spice | 1. make more interesting or flavorful 2. add herbs or spices to More Definitions → |
| spreading | More Definitions → |
| sphere | More Definitions → |
| spank | 1. give a spanking to; subject to a spanking More Definitions → |
| spark | 1. put in motion or move to act 2. emit or produce sparks More Definitions → |
| spike | 1. stand in the way of 2. pierce with a sharp stake or point More Definitions → |
| spite | 1. hurt the feelings of More Definitions → |
| spinning | 1. revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis 2. stream in jets, of liquids More Definitions → |
| spiral | 1. to wind or move in a spiral course 2. form a spiral More Definitions → |
| splash | 1. cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force 2. walk through mud or mire More Definitions → |
| spoon | 1. scoop up or take up with a spoon 2. snuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the others More Definitions → |
| spotted | 1. catch sight of 2. detect with the senses More Definitions → |
| spill | 1. cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container 2. flow, run or fall out and become lost More Definitions → |
| specialize | 1. become more focused on an area of activity or field of study 2. be specific about More Definitions → |
| spear | 1. pierce with a spear 2. thrust up like a spear More Definitions → |
| sparkling | More Definitions → |
| splitting | 1. separate into parts or portions 2. separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument More Definitions → |
| spruce | 1. make neat, smart, or trim 2. dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion More Definitions → |
| spanning | 1. to cover or extend over an area or time period More Definitions → |
| spaced | 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 → |
| spying | More Definitions → |
| spindle | More Definitions → |
| spur | 1. incite or stimulate 2. give heart or courage to More Definitions → |
| specialised | More Definitions → |
| spit | 1. expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth 2. utter with anger or contempt More Definitions → |
| sparkle | 1. reflect brightly 2. be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity More Definitions → |
| speeding | More Definitions → |
| spawn | 1. call forth 2. lay spawn More Definitions → |
| spun | 1. revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis 2. stream in jets, of liquids More Definitions → |
| spotting | 1. catch sight of 2. detect with the senses More Definitions → |
| splinter | 1. withdraw from an organization or communion 2. divide into slivers or splinters More Definitions → |
| spirited | More Definitions → |
| spade | 1. dig (up) with a spade More Definitions → |
| spool | 1. transfer data intended for a peripheral device (usually a printer) into temporary storage 2. wind onto a spool or a reel More Definitions → |
| spraying | More Definitions → |
| sprinkle | 1. distribute loosely 2. cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force More Definitions → |
| spoil | 1. make a mess of, destroy or ruin 2. become unfit for consumption or use More Definitions → |
| sprinkler | More Definitions → |
| spoiled | More Definitions → |
| spree | 1. engage without restraint in an activity and indulge, as when shopping More Definitions → |
| specialise | 1. devote oneself to a special area of work 2. be specific about 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 → |
| splicing | 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 → |
| speculate | 1. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds 2. talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion More Definitions → |
| spoof | 1. make a parody of More Definitions → |
| spout | 1. gush forth in a sudden stream or jet 2. talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner More Definitions → |
| spar | 1. furnish with spars 2. fight with spurs More Definitions → |
| spline | More Definitions → |
| sped | 1. move hurridly 2. move faster More Definitions → |
| spiked | More Definitions → |
| spiel | 1. replay (as a melody) 2. speak at great length (about something) More Definitions → |
| speck | 1. produce specks in or on More Definitions → |
| sprang | 1. move forward by leaps and bounds 2. develop into a distinctive entity More Definitions → |
| spire | More Definitions → |
| spitting | 1. expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth 2. utter with anger or contempt More Definitions → |
| spurred | 1. incite or stimulate 2. give heart or courage to More Definitions → |
| sprawling | More Definitions → |
| spat | 1. come down like raindrops 2. become permanently attached More Definitions → |
| sprout | 1. produce buds, branches, or germinate 2. put forth and grow sprouts or shoots More Definitions → |
| spore | More Definitions → |
| spanned | 1. to cover or extend over an area or time period More Definitions → |
| spearhead | 1. be the leader of More Definitions → |
| spellbound | 1. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe 2. attract strongly, as if with a magnet More Definitions → |
| sparring | 1. furnish with spars 2. fight with spurs More Definitions → |
| speckled | More Definitions → |
| spelt | 1. orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of 2. indicate or signify More Definitions → |
| spud | 1. initiate drilling operations, as for petroleum 2. produce buds, branches, or germinate More Definitions → |
| sparing | More Definitions → |
| splint | 1. support with a splint More Definitions → |
| spasm | More Definitions → |
| spangled | More Definitions → |
| splashing | More Definitions → |
| spay | 1. remove the ovaries of More Definitions → |
| sprinkling | More Definitions → |
| splat | 1. give off the sound of a bullet flattening on impact 2. split open and flatten for cooking More Definitions → |
| splashed | More Definitions → |
| sputtering | More Definitions → |
| sprouting | More Definitions → |
| spew | 1. expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth 2. eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical More Definitions → |
| spurt | 1. gush forth in a sudden stream or jet 2. wet with a spurt of liquid More Definitions → |
| spoilt | 1. make a mess of, destroy or ruin 2. become unfit for consumption or use More Definitions → |
| spook | 1. frighten or scare, and often provoke into a violent action More Definitions → |
| spiffy | More Definitions → |
| spied | 1. catch sight of 2. watch, observe, or inquire secretly More Definitions → |
| splatter | 1. cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container 2. dash a liquid upon or against More Definitions → |
| spoiling | More Definitions → |
| sprinkles | More Definitions → |
| spiraling | More Definitions → |
| sprain | 1. twist suddenly so as to sprain More Definitions → |
| spayed | More Definitions → |
| spearfish | More Definitions → |
| sprouted | More Definitions → |
| spilt | 1. cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container 2. flow, run or fall out and become lost More Definitions → |
| splinters | More Definitions → |
| splurge | 1. indulge oneself 2. be showy or ostentatious More Definitions → |
| spellbinding | More Definitions → |
| splattered | More Definitions → |
| speckle | 1. produce a mottled effect 2. mark with small spots More Definitions → |
| sputter | 1. make an explosive sound 2. cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed More Definitions → |
| sprig | More Definitions → |
| spurring | 1. incite or stimulate 2. give heart or courage to More Definitions → |
| spiralling | 1. to wind or move in a spiral course 2. form a spiral More Definitions → |
| speedboat | More Definitions → |
| spaz | 1. to act insanely More Definitions → |
| spurned | More Definitions → |
| spoor | More Definitions → |
| splay | 1. spread open or apart 2. turn outward More Definitions → |
| splodge | More Definitions → |
| spaying | More Definitions → |
| spangle | 1. glitter as if covered with spangles 2. decorate with spangles More Definitions → |
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5-Letter Verbs Starting With SP
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6-Letter Verbs Starting With SP
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7-Letter Verbs Starting With SP
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