IELTS Academic Words: Verbs #2
To harm or cause problems to something or someone.
"The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings."
To be greater or more important than something else.
"The benefits of regular exercise far outweigh the inconvenience of waking up early to go to the gym."
To make a mistake in judging or measuring something.
"The engineer miscalculated the load capacity of the bridge, leading to its unexpected collapse during the stress test."
To give incorrect information.
"Many people were upset when they realized the news article had been used to misinform the public about the health risks."
To incorrectly identify a medical condition.
"After several weeks of treatment, it became clear that the doctor had misdiagnosed her illness, leading to an entirely different course of therapy."
To handle something poorly.
"The company's downfall was largely due to the CEO's decision to mismanage funds, leading to a serious financial crisis."
To not understand correctly.
"He tried to clarify his point to ensure no one would misunderstand his intentions."
To understand incorrectly.
"Her silence was misinterpreted as agreement, when in fact she was just too stunned to respond."
To guide someone in the wrong direction.
"The advertisement seemed to mislead consumers into thinking the product had more features than it actually did."
To form a wrong opinion.
"She feared she would misjudge the distance in the fog and end up off the trail."
To lack trust in someone or something.
"His history of broken promises has sown an air of mistrust among his colleagues."
To financially support.
"To encourage the growth of renewable energy, the government has decided to subsidize solar panel installations for private homes."
To grow or develop well.
"Amidst the chaos, the small community garden continued to flourish, becoming an oasis of greenery and life in the urban landscape."
To search for food or supplies.
"During the long hike, we spotted a deer foraging for food in the underbrush."
To spend the winter sleeping or in a dormant state.
"Bears hibernate during the winter months in order to conserve energy when food is scarce."
To place something down.
"After the storm, the beach was strewn with branches that lay scattered across the sand."
To illegally hunt or catch.
"Despite the strict laws, some hunters continue to poach elephants for their ivory."
To grow or develop successfully.
"In the lush environment of the rainforest, many exotic plant species thrive."
