Verbs That Start With B

Verb

Definition

Example

Bake

To cook using dry heat, typically in an oven

"She baked a delicious chocolate cake."

Balance

To keep something steady

"He balanced the stack of books carefully."

Ban

To officially forbid something

"The city banned smoking in public places."

Bang

To hit something with force

"She banged on the door loudly."

Bark

To make a short, loud sound (used for dogs)

"The dog barked at the mailman."

Bargain

To negotiate for a better deal

"She bargained with the seller for a lower price."

Base

To use as a foundation or starting point

"The theory is based on extensive research."

Bathe

To wash oneself or someone else

"The baby bathed in warm water."

Battle

To fight or struggle

"They battled against harsh weather conditions."

Bear

To carry or endure

"She bore the burden with grace."

Beat

To strike repeatedly

"The drummer beat the drum in a steady rhythm."

Become

To grow or change into something

"She became a successful entrepreneur."

Begin

To start or initiate

"The meeting began at 10 a.m."

Behave

To act in a certain way

"The children behaved well during the trip."

Believe

To accept as true or real

"I believe in the power of kindness."

Belong

To be the property of

"The book belongs to the library."

Bend

To shape or force something into a curve

"He bent the metal bar with great effort."

Benefit

To receive an advantage

"The policy benefited many low-income families."

Bet

To risk money or something valuable on an outcome

"He bet $50 on the winning team."

Bind

To tie or fasten tightly

"The package was bound with string."

Bite

To cut into something with teeth

"The dog bit into the bone."

Blame

To hold someone responsible for a fault

"They blamed him for the mistake."

Bleed

To lose blood

"He bled after cutting his finger."

Blend

To mix things together

"She blended the ingredients for the smoothie."

Bless

To confer good wishes or divine favor

"The priest blessed the congregation."

Block

To obstruct or prevent movement

"A fallen tree blocked the road."

Blow

To expel air or move something with air

"The wind blew fiercely all night."

Boast

To talk with pride about something

"He boasted about his achievements."

Boil

To heat a liquid until it bubbles

"She boiled water for tea."

Borrow

To take something for temporary use

"He borrowed a book from the library."

Bounce

To move quickly up and down

"The ball bounced across the court."

Bow

To bend the upper body as a sign of respect

"He bowed before the queen."

Break

To separate into pieces

"She accidentally broke the glass vase."

Breathe

To take air in and out of the lungs

"He breathed deeply before diving underwater."

Breed

To produce offspring

"Farmers breed cattle for milk and meat."

Bring

To carry or deliver to a place

"Please bring your homework to class."

Broadcast

To transmit information or programs widely

"The show was broadcast live on TV."

Build

To construct or assemble

"They built a new house in the countryside."

Burn

To damage by fire

"The campfire burned brightly all night."

Buy

To acquire something in exchange for money

"He bought a new car last week."

Balance

To maintain a steady state

"The acrobat balanced on the tightrope."

Back

To support or endorse

"She backed the candidate in the election."

Bark

To produce a dog’s loud sound

"The dog barked at the stranger."

Blink

To close and open the eyes quickly

"He blinked in surprise at the news."

Blow

To move air or expel forcefully

"The candle was blown out by the wind."

Break

To fracture or shatter

"He broke the plate while washing dishes."

Budget

To plan for income and expenses

"She budgeted carefully to save money."

Bake

To cook using dry heat

"He baked bread for breakfast."

Believe

To trust in the truth of something

"I believe in second chances."

Brush

To clean or arrange with a brush

"She brushed her hair before leaving."

Buzz

To make a low, vibrating sound

"The bees buzzed around the flowers."