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Common Verbs — Lesson 12

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occur

əˈkɜːr

come to pass

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operate

ˈɑːpəreɪt

direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

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overcome

ˌoʊvərˈkʌm

win a victory over

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perform

pərˈfɔːrm

carry out or perform an action

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possess

pəˈzɛs

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

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precede

prɪˈsiːd

be earlier in time; go back further

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prepare

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

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promote

prəˈmoʊt

contribute to the progress or growth of

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prosecute

ˈprɑːsɪkjuːt

conduct a prosecution in a court of law

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protect

prəˈtekt

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

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prove

pruːv

be shown or be found to be

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publish

ˈpʌblɪʃ

put into print

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