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Learning and investigating

Verbs for studying carefully, explaining knowledge and completing education.

B110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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concentrate

verb · 3 examples
  1. I cannot concentrate with the television on.
  2. Try to concentrate on one task at a time.
  3. We need to concentrate during the final experiment.

analyse

verb · 3 examples
  1. We need to analyse the water before using it.
  2. They will analyse the results tomorrow.
  3. I like to analyse how a story is built.

define

verb · 3 examples
  1. Can you define this term in simple words?
  2. We must define what we mean by success.
  3. The opening chapter will define the main ideas.

revise

verb · 3 examples
  1. I will revise for the biology exam tonight.
  2. We usually revise together at the library.
  3. You should revise the main topics before Friday.

summarize

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please summarize the article in a few sentences.
  2. I will summarize our decisions before we leave.
  3. Can you summarize what happened at the meeting?

translate

verb · 3 examples
  1. Can you translate this letter into Portuguese?
  2. We need someone to translate the instructions.
  3. I sometimes translate short stories for my friends.

educate

verb · 3 examples
  1. These workshops educate families about fire safety.
  2. We want to educate children through play.
  3. Museums can educate visitors about the natural world.

examine

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please examine the fabric for small tears.
  2. The scientist will examine the leaf under a microscope.
  3. We need to examine every part before repairing the machine.

graduate

verb · 3 examples
  1. She hopes to graduate next summer.
  2. I will graduate with a degree in history.
  3. They plan to graduate from the same university.

qualify

verb · 3 examples
  1. She is studying to qualify as a nurse.
  2. You must pass the final test to qualify.
  3. I hope to qualify as an electrician next year.

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