My 30-Day Verb Challenge

My 30-Day Verb Challenge
CEFR level - B1 and above.

The following is a TED Talk which inspired this
30-Day Verb Challenge:
"Try something new for 30 days" ! (on ted.com)
The link to the talk is as follows:
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days

Would you like to participate in this challenge ?
The idea is to learn two new verbs in English everyday for 6 weeks - 5 days per week from Monday to Friday - that is to say, 30 days over a 6-week period (60 new verbs).

Starting on Monday 14th January 2019 and you will find the two new verbs everyday on this page. I suggest that you memorize them and write a simple sentence using each one, showing that you understand their meanings (if possible). Be very careful not to write complicated sentences. During your English lessons, you will be able to check that your sentences are correct.

Good luck !

VERBS

The Definitions of the verbs by courtesy of Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - third edition
and Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 7th edition

Day 30- 22nd February 2019
1.
CLAIM - verb say [ T ]
(Meaning 1)
- to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it.
Example(s) of use

The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river. (that)
He claims to have met the President, but I don't believe him. [ + to infinitive ]
He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing in the court. (that)
All parties have claimed success in yesterday's elections.
An unknown terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this morning's bomb attack.
Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer.

(Meaning 2) [ T ]
If an organization or group claims a particular number of members, that number of people are believed to belong to it.
Example(s) of use

The new political party claims a membership of two million.

CLAIM - verb demand [ T ]
(Meaning 3)
- to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a legal right to own or to have it.
Example(s) of use

The police said that if no one claims the watch, you can keep it.
A lot of lost property is never claimed.
When King Richard III died, Henry VII claimed the English throne.
He has claimed political asylum.

(Meaning 4) [ I or T ]
- to make a written demand for money from a government or organization because you think you have a right to it.
Example(s) of use

The number of people claiming unemployment benefit has risen sharply this month.
Don't forget to claim (for) your travelling expenses after the interview.
When my bike was stolen, I claimed on the insurance and got £150 back.
If the shop won't give me a replacement TV, I'll claim my money back. (UK)

(Meaning 5)
CLAIM DAMAGES
- to make an official request for money after an accident, from the person who caused your injuries.
Example(s) of use

She is claiming one million pounds for physical injuries caused by the accident.

PRETEND - verb [ I ]
(Meaning 1)
- to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game.
Example(s) of use

He pretended (that) he didn't mind, but I knew that he did. (that)
The children pretended (that) they were dinosaurs.
Were you just pretending to be interested? [ + to infinitive ]
She's not really hurt - she's only pretending.
Of course I was angry - I can't pretend otherwise.
He pretended to his family that everything was fine. (that)
We pretended (that) nothing had happened.
He pretended not to notice.
She didn’t love him, though she pretended to.

(Meaning 2)
not pretend to do sth (formal, usually used in negative sentences and questions)
- to not claim something that is false.
Example(s) of use

I don't pretend to be an expert, but …
I don’t pretend (that) I know much about the subject. (that)

N O T E
* FALSE FRIENDS IN FRENCH
to claim - revendiquer, affirmer, prétendre, réclamer, soutenir.
to pretend - prétendre, faire sembler, prétexter.

Congratulations, if you have completed your 30-Day Verb challenge.
Well done !!!

Day 29- 21st February 2019

1.
DECEIVE - verb [ T ]
(Meaning 1)
- to persuade someone that something false is the truth; to keep the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage; to trick.
Example(s) of use

The company deceived customers by selling old computers as new ones.
The sound of the door closing deceived me into thinking (that) they had gone out.
She deceived him into handing over all his savings.

(Meaning 2)
DECEIVE YOURSELF [ R ]
- to refuse to accept the truth.
Example(s) of use

You’re deceiving yourself if you think she’ll change her mind.
He thinks she'll come back, but he's deceiving himself.

(Meaning 3)
- something you say when you cannot beleive what you see. SYNONYM mislead
Example(s) of use

Is that snow in May, or are my eyes deceiving me?
Unless my eyes are deceiving me, that’s his daughter with him.

W O R D F A M I L Y
deceive verb
deceit  noun
deceitful  adjective
deception noun
deceptive  adjective

* False friend in French: décevoir - to disappoint)
* Spelling Tip - Put "i" before "e" except after "c". (deceive, receive ...)

2.
YAWN - verb [ I ]
- to open the mouth wide and take a lot of air into the lungs and slowly send it out, usually when tired, sleepy or bored.
Example(s) of use

I can't stop yawning - I am so sleepy.

Day 28- 20th February 2019
1.
EXPECT verb think
(Meaning 1) [ T ]
- to think or believe that something will happen, or that someone will do something, arrive . . .
Example(s) of use

We are expecting a lot of applicants for the job.
We are expecting a rise in food prices this month.
We were expecting them (to arrive) yesterday, but their flight was cancelled at the last minute.
I expect (that) you'll find it somewhere in your bedroom. [ + ( that ) ]
He didn't expect to see me. [ + to infinitive ]
The financial performance of the business is fully expected (= almost certain) to improve.
You can’t expect to learn a foreign language in a few months.
House prices are expected to rise sharply. [ + to infinitive ]
I didn’t expect him to become a successful writer.
Do you really expect me to believe you?
* All parents of small children get tired. It's (only) to be expected. (This is normal and what usually happens)

EXPECT verb demand [ T ]
(Meaning 2)
- to think that someone should behave in a particular way or do a particular thing because it is their duty or responsibility.
Example(s) of use

I expect punctuality from my students.
Borrowers are expected to (= should) return books on time. [ + to i nfinitive ]
We are expected to work on Saturdays
That’s not the sort of behaviour I expect of you !

EXPECT verb be pregnant - be expecting (a baby)
(Meaning 3)
- to be pregnant.
Example(s) of use

She shouldn't be lifting those boxes if she's expecting.
Kate is expecting a baby.

2.
TRIM verb [ T ] cut
- to make something tidier, neater or more level by cutting a small amount off it.

The hedge in the garden needs trimming back.
My hair needs trimming.
Trim off the leafy ends of the vegetable before cooking.
Trim any excess fat off the meat before cooking it.
The training budget had been trimmed by £10 000. (figurative)

Day 27- 19th February 2019
1.
CHEAT - verb [ I or T ]
(Meaning 1)
- to behave in a dishonest way in order to get what you want.
Example(s) of use

Anyone caught cheating will be immediately disqualified from the exam.
You’re not allowed to look at the answers—that’s cheating.
He cheats at cards.
I suspect he cheats the taxman (= avoids paying taxes by using illegal methods) .
Many people feel cheated by the government’s refusal to hold a referendum.

(Meaning 2)
verb -(cheat on somebody - husband, wife, girlfriend . . . )
- to have a secret sexual relationship with somebody else.
Example(s) of use

He cheated on his wife and now she has asked him for a divorce.

EXACERBATE verb [ T ] SYNONYM aggravate
-(formal) to make something worse, especially a disease or problem.
Example(s) of use

The symptoms may be exacerbated by certain drugs.
This attack will exacerbate the already tense relations between the two communities.
The new law will only exacerbate the problem.

Day 26 - 18th February 2019
1.
GET AWAY WITH SOMETHING - Phrasal verb - AVOID PUNISHMENT
- to do something wrong or risky and not be punished for it, nor suffer any bad consequences because of it.
Example(s) of use

Don’t be tempted to cheat—you’ll never get away with it.
Nobody gets away with insulting me like that. [+ -ing verb]
If I thought I could get away with it, I wouldn't pay any tax at all.
Everyone knows he's guilty of the robbery, but it looks like he's going to get away with it.
It's time they put a stop to his bad behaviour. He's been getting away with it for too long.
She's determined that her students will not get away with plagiarism.
That's such an old trick. I can't believe he gets away with it.

I D I O M
GET AWAY WITH MURDER (informal, often humorous)
- to be allowed to do things that other people would be punished or criticised for.
Example(s) of use

She's so charming that she really does get away with murder.
His charm and the fact that he is so likeable often allows him to get away with murder.
She lets those kids get away with murder. They do exactly what they like !

2.
DETERIORATE - verb [ I ] deteriorate (into something)
- to become worse.
Example(s) of use

She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly deteriorated.
The political situation in the country has deteriorated rapidly.
Relations between the two countries are steadily deteriorating.
Deteriorating weather conditions are making driving on the roads very dangerous.
The discussion quickly deteriorated into an angry argument.

Day 25- 15th February 2019
1.
USED - modal verb used to
- used to show that a particular thing always happened or was true in the past, especially if it no longer happens or is no longer true.
Example(s) of use

They used to live in London.
She used to love cats but one attacked her and she doesn't like them anymore.
I used to smoke, but I gave it up a couple of years ago.
You don't come and see me like you used to.
When we were younger, we didn't use to be allowed to drink coffee.
We used to go sailing on the lake in summer.
I didn’t use to like him much when we were at school.
You used to see a lot of her, didn’t you? (= you used to see her frequently or spend a lot of time with her)

G R A M M A R N O T E
Example(s)

I used to go there every Saturday. (affirmative sentence)
Did she use to have long hair? (interrogative sentence)
He didn't use to like beer. (negative sentence)

2.
USED - adjective FAMILIAR WITH ... "to be used to something/somebody" (or "to be used to doing something").
- to be familiar with something or somebody. The person or thing (or the activity) no longer seems new or strange to you.
Example(s) of use

We're used to tourists here - we get thousands every year.
She was not used to speaking Cantonese. [ + -ing verb ]
They're used to the noise from the traffic now.
I’m used to getting up early. [ + -ing verb ]
Don’t worry — you’ll soon get/become used to his sense of humour.
Eventually you'll get/become used to the smells of the laboratory.
I didn’t think I could ever get/become used to living in a big city after living in the country.

Day 24- 14th February 2019
1.
INVOLVE - verb [ T - not continuous ]

(Meaning 1) SYNONYM entail
- if a situation, an event or an activity involves something, that thing is an important or necessary part or result of it .
Example(s) of use

Any investment involves an element of risk.
Many of the crimes involved drugs.
The test will involve answering questions about a photograph. [ + -ing verb ]
His new job involves going abroad several times a year. [ + -ing verb ]
The operation involves putting a small tube into the heart. [ + -ing verb ]

(Meaning 2)
- if a situation, an event or an activity involves somebody, they take part in it or are affected by it.
Example(s) of use

There was a serious incident involving a group of youths.
How many vehicles were involved in the crash?
The second accident involved two cars and a lorry.

(Meaning 3)
- involve somebody (in something / in doing something) - to make somebody take part in something.
Example(s) of use

We want to involve as many people as possible in the new project.
Parents should involve themselves in their child’s education
She's been involved with animal rights for many years.

(Meaning 4) SYNONYM implicate
- to say or do something to show that somebody took part in something, especially a crime.
Example(s) of use

His confession involved a number of other politicians in the affair.

2.
SUBCONTRACT - verb [ T ]
- to pay a person or company to do some of the work that you have been given a contract to do.
Example(s) of use

We subcontracted the work to a small engineering firm.
We subcontracted a small engineering firm to do the work.
Most of the bricklaying has been subcontracted (out) to a local builder.

Day 23- 13th February 2019
1.
REMEMBER - verb

(Meaning 1) [ I or T ]
- to be able to bring back a piece of information into your mind, or to keep a piece of information in your memory.
Example(s) of use

"Where did you park the car?" "I can't remember."
I can remember people's faces, but not their names.
She suddenly remembered (that) her keys were in her other bag. [ + ( that ) ]
I don't remember signing a contract. [ + -ing verb ]
Can you remember what her telephone number is? [ + question word ]

(Meaning 2) - remember to do something.
- not to forget to do something.
Example(s) of use

Did you remember to post my letter ?

(Meaning 3) - be remembered for something
- to be kept in people's memories because of a particular action or quality.
Example(s) of use

She will be remembered for her courage.

(Meaning 4) - you remember (informal)
- said when you are talking to someone about something that they used to know but may have forgotten.
Example(s) of use

We went and had tea in the little café on Primrose Hill - you remember, the one next to the bookshop.

(Meaning 5) [ T ]
- to hold a special ceremony to honour a past event or someone who has died
Example(s) of use

On November 11th, the British remember those who died in the two World Wars.

(Meaning 6) [ T ]
- to give a present or a sum of money to someone you love or who has provided good service to you.
Example(s) of use

My Granny always remembers me (= sends me a card and/or a present) on my birthday.
My cousin remembered me in her will.

H E L P N O T E
Notice the difference between remember doing something and remember to do something.

I remember posting the letter - means ‘I have an image in my memory of doing it’.
I remembered to post the letter - means ‘I didn’t forget to do it.’

2.
RECOMMEND - verb [ T ]
- to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be taken.
Example(s) of use

I can recommend the chicken in mushroom sauce - it's delicious.
Can you recommend a good hotel?
He has been recommended for promotion.
She was recommended for the post by a colleague.
The doctor recommended (that) I take more exercise. [ + ( that ) ]
I recommend writing your feelings down on paper. [ + -ing verb ]
He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie. [ + -ing verb ]
The city has much to recommend it (= It has a lot of pleasant qualities) .
The city has little to recommend it (= It has few pleasant qualities) .
The report recommended a 10% pay increase.
We would recommend you to book your flight early.

Day 22- 12th February 2019
1.
TRIGGER - verb [ T ] SYN set off
- to cause something bad to start, or to cause a device to start functioning.
Example(s) of use

Some people find that certain foods trigger their headaches.
The racial killings at the weekend have triggered off a wave of protests.
Nuts can trigger off a violent allergic reaction.
The smoke in the kitchen triggered off the smoke alarm.

2.
CENSOR - verb [ T ]
- to remove the parts of books, films, etc. that are considered to be offensive, immoral or a political threat.
Example(s) of use

The news reports had been heavily censored.
The book was heavily censored when first published.

Day 21- 11th February 2019

1.
REVEAL - verb [ T ] SYN disclose
- to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret.
Example(s) of use

He was jailed for revealing secrets to the Russians.
Her biography revealed that she was not as rich as everyone thought. [ + that ]
It was revealed that important evidence had been suppressed.
The report reveals (that) the company made a loss of £20 million last year.
Details of the murder were revealed by the local paper.

He would not reveal where he had hidden her chocolate eggs. [ + question word ]

2.
DISCLOSE - verb [ I or T ] Formal SYN reveal
- to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden.
Example(s) of use

Several companies have disclosed profits of over £200 million.
The spokesman for the company refused to disclose details of the takeover.
The police have disclosed that two officers are under internal investigation. [ + that ]
The report discloses that human error was to blame for the accident.

Day 20- 8th February 2019
1.
COMPENSATE - verb pay money [ T ] SYN - make up for
(Meaning 1)
- to pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem.
Example(s) of Use

Her lawyers say she should be compensated for the suffering she had been caused.
Victims of the crash will be compensated for their injuries.

(Meaning 2) - exchange [ I ]
- to provide something good or useful in place of something or to make someone feel better about something that has failed or been lost or missed.
Example(s) of Use

Nothing can compensate for the loss of a loved one.
His enthusiasm more than compensates for his lack of experience.
I took her swimming to compensate for having missed out on the cinema.
We were late and I was driving fast to compensate.

2.
OVERCOME - verb (overcame , overcome) unable to act [ T usually passive ]
(Meaning 1) SYN - overwhelm
- to prevent someone from being able to act or think in the usual way.
Example(s) of Use

They were overcome by fumes from the fire and had to be carried out of their houses.
Overcome with/by emotion, she found herself unable to speak for a few minutes.
Her parents were overcome with grief at the funeral.

(Meaning 2) deal with [ I or T ]
- to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something. (to overcome difficulties/obstacles/problems)
Example(s) of Use

Eventually she managed to overcome her shyness in class.
She overcame her hip injury and went on to win an Olympic gold medal.
The two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue.

Day 19 - 7th February 2019
1.
STRAIN - verb [ I or T ]
(Meaning 1) injure
- to injure yourself or part of your body by making it work too hard.
Example(s) of Use

I strained a muscle in my back playing squash.

(Meaning 2) make effort
- to make an effort to do something, using all your mental or physical strength.
Example(s) of Use

I was straining my ears (= listened very hard) to catch what they were saying.
Bend gently to the left without straining. (without making too much effort)
Don't watch TV in the dark - you'll strain your eyes !
I really had to strain (= try very hard) to reach those top notes. (while singing)

(Meaning 3) stretch to the limit
- to try to make something do more than it is able to do.
Example(s) of Use

The sudden influx of visitors is straining hotels in the town to the limit.
His constant complaints were straining our patience.
The dispute has strained relations between the two countries (= made them difficult).

(Meaning 4) push / pull hard
- to push hard against something or to pull hard on something.
Example(s) of Use

The dogs were straining at the leash, eager to get to the park.

(Meaning 5) separate [ T ]
- to separate liquid food from solid food, especially by pouring it through a utensil with small holes in it.
Example(s) of Use

Would you mind straining the vegetables, please.
I usually strain the juice off the pineapple and use it in another recipe.
When you open a tin of tuna, you strain off the excess liquid.

2.
FAINT verb [ I ] pass out
- to become unconscious for a short time, usually falling down, when not enough blood is going to your brain, usually because of the heat, a shock, lack of food, etc.
Example(s) of Use

He faints at the sight of blood.
I nearly fainted in the heat. (I nearly passed out in the heat)
She took one look at the hypodermic needle and fainted.
He fainted because he hadn't eaten all day.

Day 18 - 6th February 2019
1.
ENVISAGE - verb [ T ] ( US also envision ) slightly formal
(Meaning 1)
-to imagine what will happen in the future.
Example(s) of Use

When do you envisage finishing the project? [ + -ing verb ]
I don’t envisage working with him again. [ + -ing verb ]
I can’t envisage her coping with this job. [ + -ing verb ]
Train fare increases of 5% are envisaged for the next year.
It 's envisaged that the building will start at the end of this year. [ + that ]
It is envisaged that the talks will take place in the spring. [ + that ]
It 's hard to envisage how it might happen. [ + question word ]

(Meaning 2)
- to form a mental picture of something or someone you have never seen.
Example(s) of Use

He wasn't what I'd expected - I'd envisaged someone much taller. 
The house was just as she had envisaged it.

2.
FAST - verb [ I ]
- to eat no food for a period of time, especially for religious or health reasons.
Example(s) of Use

Sometimes a patient is asked to fast from midnight before an operation.
How does fasting remove toxins from the body.
Muslims fast during Ramadan.

Day 17 - 5th February 2019
1.
PROLONG - verb [ T ] extend
- to make something last longer.
Example(s) of Use

We were having such a good time that we decided to prolong our stay by another week.
She chewed each delicious mouthful as slowly as she could, prolonging the pleasure. 
The operation could prolong his life by two or three years.

2.
FLOUT - verb [ T ] defy
- to show that you have no respect for a law, rule, custom, convention, or authority by openly not obeying it.
Example(s) of Use

Many motorcyclists flout the law by not wearing helmets.
The orchestra decided to flout convention/tradition, and wear their everyday clothes for the concert.

Day 16 - 4th February 2019
1.
CRUMBLE - verb [ I or T ]
(Meaning 1)
- to break, or cause something to break, into small pieces.
Example(s) of Use

Using rice flour makes the biscuits less likely to crumble.
Crumble the cheese over the salad.

(Meaning 2)
- if a building or piece of land is crumbling, parts of it are breaking off.
Example(s) of Use

The catherdal's stonework is crumbling because it was built with limestone.

The cliffs on which the houses are built are starting to crumble into the sea.

(Meaning 3)
- to begin to fail, or to become weaker in strength/influence, or to come to an end.
Example(s) of Use

All his hopes began to crumble (away) when their relationship ended.
Support for the government is crumbling.
The empire finally crumbled into dust.

2.
BRAINWASH - verb [ T ] (disapproving) (to brainwash someone into doing something).
- to make someone accept your ideas or beliefs by repeating the same thing many times or by preventing the person from thinking clearly and stopping any other information from reaching them.
Example(s) of Use

The government is trying to brainwash them into thinking that war is necessary. 
The group is accused of brainwashing its young members.
Women have been brainwashed into thinking that they must go out to work in order to fulfil themselves.

Day 15 - 1st February 2019
1.
DISTURB verb [ T ] (Meaning 1) interrupt
- to interrupt what someone is doing.
Example(s) of Use

Please don't disturb her - she's trying to do her homework.
I’m sorry to disturb you, but can I talk to you for a moment?
If you get up early, try not to disturb everyone else.
Do not disturb (= a sign placed on the outside of the door of a hotel room, office, etc.)
She awoke early after a disturbed night.

DISTURB verb [ T ] (Meaning 2) worry
- to cause someone to be worried or upset.
Example(s) of Use

Some scenes in the film are violent and may disturb younger viewers.
The letter shocked and disturbed me.

2.
OVERSLEEP verb [ I ] (overslept , overslept)
-to sleep for longer than you intended to and so wake up late.
Example(s) of Use

I missed the train this morning because I overslept again.

Day 14 - 31st January 2019
1.
PREVENT - verb [ T ]
- to stop something from happening or someone from doing something.
Example(s) of Use

Label your suitcases to prevent confusion. [ + -ing verb ]
His disability prevents him (from) driving.
He is prevented by law from holding a licence.
The accident could have been prevented.
Nothing can prevent him from speaking out against injustice.

2.
DISRUPT - verb [ T ]
- to prevent something from continuing as usual or as expected, especially a system, process or event.
Example(s) of Use

A heavy fall of snow has disrupted the city's transport system.
Bus services will be disrupted tomorrow because of the bridge closure.
The meeting was disrupted by a group of protesters who shouted and threw fruit at the speaker.

Day 13 - 30th January 2019
1.
SUBSIDIZE (or subsidise) - verb [ T ]
- to give money to somebody or to an organization to help pay for something.
Example(s) of Use

£50 would help to subsidize the training of an unemployed teenager.
The refugees live in subsidized housing provided by the authorities.
All of the mainstream newspapers are subsidized by the government.
She’s not prepared to subsidize his gambling any longer.

2.
MONOPOLIZE (UK usually monopolise) verb [ T ]
Meaning 1. BUSINESS
- in business, to control something completely and to prevent other people having any effect on what happens.
Example(s) of Use

The company had monopolized the photography market for so many decades that they didn't worry about competition from other companies.
Microsoft wants to monopolize games development on PC.
McDonald's monopolizes the fast-food market in many countries.

Meaning 2. PERSON/CONVERSATION
- If someone monopolizes a person or a conversation they talk a lot or stop other people being involved.
Example(s) of Use

She completely monopolized the conversation at lunch.

Day 12 - 29th January 2019
1.
LOOK DOWN ON SOMEBODY (OR SOMETHING) - phrasal verb (also look down your nose at somebody or something)
- to think that you are better or more important than somebody, or to consider somebody to be inferior to you.
Example(s) of Use

She thinks they look down on her because she didn't go to university.
He looks down his nose on my car just because it's old.

2.
LOOK UP TO SOMEBODY - phrasal verb
- to admire and respect somebody (especially somebody older than you).
Example(s) of Use

He has always looked up to his uncle.
She's the most popular girl in the school, and many of the younger children look up to her.

Day 11 - 28th January 2019
1.
WONDER - verb question [ I ]
(Meaning 1)- to think about something and try to decide what is true, what will happen, what you should do, etc.:[v wh-]
or to express a wish to know about something.
Example(s) of Use

I think you should phone home? Your parents will be wondering where you are. [ + question word ]
Oh, you're here at last. I was just beginning to wonder what had happened to you.
He's starting to wonder whether he did the right thing in accepting this job. [ + speech ]
Will this turkey be big enough for ten people, I wonder?

(Meaning 2)
used as a polite way of asking a question or asking somebody to do something.
Example(s) of Use

I wonder could you help me carry these books? [ + speech ]
I wondered if you could give me some information about places to visit in the area?
I was wondering whether you’d like to come to my party on 24th?

2.
WANDER - verb walk [ I or T ]
- to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction.
Example(s) of Use

We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city.
He was here a moment ago but he has wandered off somewhere.
We wandered back towards the car after our walk.
The child was found wandering the streets alone.

Day 10 - 25th January 2019
1.
appoint verb [ T ] CHOOSE [ T ]
- to choose someone officially for a job or position of responsibility.
Example(s) of Use:

We've appointed three new teachers this year.
He's just been appointed (as) director of the publishing division.
A commission has just been appointed to investigate fraud claims. [ + to infinitive ]
A lawyer was appointed to represent the child.
She has recently been appointed to the committee.

2.
deprive verb [ T ] (deprive someone of something)
- to take something, especially something necessary or pleasant, away from someone.
Example(s) of Use:

He claimed that he had been deprived of his freedom/rights.
You can't function properly when you're deprived of sleep.
Why should you deprive yourself of such simple pleasures ?

Day 9 - 24th January 2019
1.
threaten verb [ T ]
(Meaning 1.)
- to tell someone that you will hurt them, or cause problems for them if they do not do what you want.
Example(s) of Use:

They threatened to kill him unless he did as they asked. [ + to infinitive ]
The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met.
The attacker threatened the shopkeeper with a gun.
He was threatened with dismissal if he continued to turn up late for work.

(Meaning 2.)
- to be likely to cause harm or damage to something or someone.
Example(s) of Use:

Changing patterns of agriculture are threatening the countryside.
Pollution is threatening marine life.
This dispute threatens to split the party. (split = divide the party)

2.
swallow verb FOOD / DRINK etc. [ I or T ]
(Meaning 1)
- to cause food, drink, pills, etc. to move from your mouth into your stomach by using the muscles of your throat, or to use the muscles of your throat as if doing this.
Example(s) of Use:

You should always chew food well before swallowing it.
The pills should be swallowed whole.
I have a sore throat and it hurts to swallow.

(Meaning 2) [ I ]
- to move the muscles of your throat as if you were swallowing something, especially because you are nervous.
Example(s) of Use:

She swallowed hard and told him the bad news.

Day 8 - 23rd January 2019
1.
bully verb [ T ]
- to hurt or frighten someone who is weaker or less powerful than you, often forcing them to do something they do not want to do

Our survey indicates that one in four children is bullied at school.
Don't let anyone bully you into doing something you don't want to do.
I won’t be bullied into signing anything.

bullying noun [ U ]
Example(s) of Use:

Bullying is a problem in many schools.

2.
ban verb [ T usually passive ]
to forbid (= refuse to allow), especially officially
Example(s) of Use:.

The film was banned (= the governments stopped/prevented it from being shown) in several countries.
He was banned from driving for two years.
She’s been banned from leaving the country while the allegations are investigated.

Day 7 - 22nd January 2019
1.
lack verb [ T ]
- to not have or to not have enough of something that is needed or wanted.
Example(s) of Use:

He is young and just lacks a little confidence.
What we lack in this house is space to store things.
We are lacking three members of staff due to illness.

2.
commit verb CRIME 1. [ T ]
- to do something illegal or something that is considered wrong .

to commit adultery/murder/suicide
to commit an offence

Example(s) of Use

He was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't commit.

Day 6 - 21st January 2019
1.
hijack verb [ T ]
(Meaning 1)
- to use violence or threats to take control of a vehicle, especially a plane, in order to force it to travel to a different place or to demand something from a government.
Example(s) of Use:

The plane was hijacked by two armed men on a flight from London to Rome.

(Meaning 2) (disapproving)
- to take control of or use something that does not belong to you for your own advantage.
Example(s) of Use:

He resents the way his ideas have been hijacked by others in the department.

2.
manage verb SUCCEED [ I or T ]
(Meaning 1)
- to succeed in doing something, especially something difficult.
Example(s) of Use:

Did you manage to get any bread? [ + to infinitive ]
I only just managed to finish the exam on time.
A small dog had somehow managed to survive the fire.
I can't manage all this work on my own.
Don't worry about us - we'll manage!
Can you manage dinner on Saturday (= Will you be able to come to dinner) ?
He always manages to say the wrong thing. (humorous)

(Meaning 2)
- to succeed in living on a small amount of money
Example(s) of Use:

After she lost her job, they had to manage on his salary.
I've always managed to live on what I earned.

Day 5 - 18th January 2019
1.
enable verb [ T ] (SYN allow)
- to make it possible for someone to do something, or to make it possible for something to happen or exist by creating the necessary conditions
Example(s) of Use:

Computerization should enable us to cut production costs by half. [ + to infinitive ]  
The software enables you to access the Internet in seconds.
This is a new programme to enable older people to study at college.
Insulin enables the body to use and store sugar.
They are planning a new train line to enable easier access to the stadium.

2.
deserve verb (not used in continuous tenses)
- to have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or the qualities you have
Example(s) of Use:

You deserve a rest after all that hard work.
The report deserves careful consideration.
What have I done to deserve this?
They didn’t deserve to win.
He deserves to go to prison for what he did.

DAY 4 - 17th January 2019
1.
get rid of (something or somebody)
- to remove or throw away something unwanted
Example(s) of Use:

That cream got rid of my skin rash.

- to sell an old or unwanted possession
Example(s) of Use:

Have you managed to get rid of your old car yet?

- to send away someone annoying or to persuade them to leave
Example(s) of Use:

We got rid of our unwelcome guests by saying we had to go to bed.

2.
resent verb [ T ]
- to feel bitter or angry because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like or that you feel is unfair.
Example(s) of Use:

She bitterly resented her father's new wife.
He resents being treated like a child. [ + -ing verb ]
She resented him making all the decisions.
She resented his making all the decisions. (formal)
I deeply resented her criticism.

DAY 3 - 16th January 2019
1.
warn - verb [ I or T ]
- to make someone realise a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future.
Example(s) of Use:

I tried to warn him, but he wouldn’t listen.
If you’re thinking of getting a dog, be warned - they take a lot of time and money.
He warned us against pickpockets.
She was warned that if she did it again she would lose her job.
Police have warned of possible delays.

2.
behave /bɪˈheɪv/ verb [ I or T ]
- to act in a particular way, or to be good by acting in a way which has society's approval.
Example(s) of Use:

She always behaves well when her aunts come to visit them.
Whenever there was a full moon he would start behaving strangely.
Did the children behave (themselves) at the party ?
The doctor behaved very unprofessionally.

DAY 2 - 15th January 2019
1.
sweep /swiːp/ verb swept , swept CLEAN (Meaning 1) [ T ]
- to clean, especially a floor, by using a brush to collect the dirt into one place from which it can be removed.
Example(s) of Use:

It's easier to sweep up the leaves before it rains.

sweeping noun [ U ]
Example(s) of Use:

Sweeping the kitchen floor every day in our house is a necessity.

2.
fool - verb (Meaning 1) [ I or T ]
- to trick someone
Example(s) of Use:

Don't be fooled by his appearance.
She said she was doing it to help me but I wasn't fooled.
Tim was fooled into believing that he'd won a lot of money.

DAY 1 - 14th January 2019
1.
backfire - verb [ I ] BAD RESULT (Meaning 1.) (of a plan)
- to have the opposite result from the one you intended, with bad or dangerous results.

Example(s) of Use:

Her plans to make him jealous backfired on her when he went off with her best friend.
Unfortunately his plan backfired on him and he lost all his money.

2.
switch - verb [ T I usually + adv/prep ] CHANGE (Meaning 2. )
- to change suddenly or completely, especially from one thing to another, or to exchange by replacing one person or thing with another
Example(s) of Use:

She started studying English at college, but switched to Business Studies in her second year.
In 1971 Britain switched over (= changed completely) to a decimal currency.
After the bank robbery, the gang switched cars (= left one car and got into another).

My 30-Day Verb ChallengeCEFR level - B1 and above.

VERBS

My 30-Day Verb Challenge
CEFR level - B1 and above.