Verbs That Start With E

Verb

Definition

Example

Earn

To receive money or reward for work

"She earns a good salary as a teacher."

Eat

To consume food

"We ate lunch together at a café."

Eavesdrop

To secretly listen to someone’s conversation

"He was caught eavesdropping on their meeting."

Echo

To reflect or repeat a sound

"Her voice echoed in the empty hall."

Eclipse

To overshadow or surpass

"The new model eclipsed its predecessor in performance."

Edit

To revise or correct something

"She edited the article before publication."

Educate

To provide knowledge or instruction

"The school educates children from ages 5 to 18."

Eject

To force someone or something to leave

"The referee ejected the player for foul play."

Elaborate

To explain in greater detail

"Can you elaborate on your proposal?"

Elapse

To pass or go by (used for time)

"Several months elapsed before we met again."

Elect

To choose or vote for someone

"They elected her as the team leader."

Electrify

To charge with electricity or excite

"The crowd was electrified by the performance."

Elevate

To raise to a higher level or position

"The teacher elevated her to an advanced class."

Elicit

To draw out or bring forth

"The question elicited various responses from the audience."

Eliminate

To remove or get rid of

"The company eliminated unnecessary costs."

Elongate

To make something longer

"The shadows elongated as the sun set."

Elope

To run away secretly to get married

"The couple eloped to Paris last weekend."

Elude

To avoid or escape

"The criminal eluded capture for months."

Email

To send a message via electronic mail

"She emailed her resume to the hiring manager."

Embark

To begin a journey or project

"They embarked on a new adventure together."

Embarrass

To cause someone to feel awkward or ashamed

"He embarrassed her with his rude comments."

Embed

To fix something firmly into a surrounding mass

"The journalist embedded the video in the article."

Embellish

To add decorative details

"She embellished her story to make it more interesting."

Embezzle

To illegally take money entrusted to one’s care

"He was fired for embezzling funds from the company."

Embody

To represent or symbolize

"She embodies the spirit of innovation."

Embrace

To accept something willingly or to hug

"He embraced the idea of remote work."

Emerge

To come into view or existence

"The sun emerged from behind the clouds."

Emit

To release or send out

"The factory emits harmful gases into the air."

Employ

To hire someone or make use of something

"The company employs over 1,000 workers."

Empower

To give someone authority or confidence

"Her mentor empowered her to pursue her dreams."

Emulate

To imitate or match something or someone

"He emulates his father’s work ethic."

Enable

To make something possible

"The software enables users to edit photos easily."

Enact

To make into law or perform

"The government enacted new regulations."

Enchant

To captivate or charm

"The magician enchanted the audience with his tricks."

Enclose

To surround or include within something

"The garden is enclosed by a wooden fence."

Encounter

To meet or experience unexpectedly

"We encountered some difficulties during the project."

Encrypt

To convert information into code

"The data was encrypted to ensure security."

End

To bring something to a conclusion

"The concert ended with a beautiful song."

Endanger

To put in danger or at risk

"Pollution endangers many marine species."

Endear

To cause someone to feel affection for

"Her kindness endeared her to everyone."

Endure

To suffer patiently or continue despite difficulties

"They endured the harsh winter conditions."

Energize

To give energy or enthusiasm

"The motivational speaker energized the audience."

Enfold

To wrap or surround

"The blanket enfolded her in warmth."

Engage

To participate or attract attention

"She engaged in a lively discussion with her peers."

Enjoy

To take pleasure in

"He enjoys spending time with his family."

Enthrall

To captivate or fascinate

"The story enthralled the children."

Erase

To remove or delete

"He erased the incorrect answers from the board."

Escape

To get away from a place or situation

"The prisoners managed to escape from the facility."

Evict

To remove someone from a property

"The landlord evicted the tenants for not paying rent."

Excite

To cause enthusiasm or happiness

"The news of her promotion excited her family."