Verbs That Start With F

Verb

Definition

Example

Fabricate

To make or invent something, often with skill

"He fabricated a new part for the machine."

Fade

To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength

"The sound faded as the car drove away."

Fail

To not succeed

"She failed the math test."

Faint

To lose consciousness briefly

"He fainted from the heat at the festival."

Fall

To move downward or drop

"The leaves fall from the trees in autumn."

Falter

To lose strength or momentum

"Her voice faltered during the speech."

Fantasize

To imagine or dream about something unlikely

"He fantasized about winning the lottery."

Fascinate

To captivate or hold someone’s attention

"The performance fascinated the audience."

Fasten

To attach or secure something

"She fastened her necklace carefully."

Fatten

To make or become larger or fatter

"The farmer fattened the pigs before selling them."

Favor

To show preference or support

"The teacher favored students who worked hard."

Fear

To feel afraid or anxious

"She feared the consequences of her actions."

Feature

To include or display as a main attraction

"The movie featured stunning visual effects."

Feed

To give food to someone or something

"He feeds the birds in his backyard every morning."

Feel

To experience an emotion or physical sensation

"She felt happy after hearing the news."

Feign

To pretend to have or feel something

"He feigned surprise when they threw him a party."

Ferry

To transport people or goods across water

"The boat ferried passengers across the river."

Fetch

To go and bring something

"The dog fetched the ball from the yard."

Fib

To tell a small lie

"She fibbed about her age to avoid extra charges."

Fiddle

To play with something idly

"He fiddled with his pen while waiting for the meeting to start."

Fidget

To make small movements due to nervousness

"The child fidgeted in his chair during the lecture."

Fight

To engage in a struggle or battle

"The brothers fought over the last piece of cake."

File

To arrange or store something systematically

"She filed the documents in the cabinet."

Filter

To remove unwanted material from something

"The machine filters impurities from the water."

Finalize

To complete or make something final

"They finalized the contract yesterday."

Find

To discover or locate something

"She found her keys under the couch."

Finish

To complete or conclude

"He finished the project on time."

Fix

To repair or correct something

"He fixed the broken chair with glue."

Fizzle

To end weakly or fail after a strong start

"The fireworks fizzled out before the finale."

Flail

To wave or swing something wildly

"He flailed his arms in excitement."

Flake

To break off into small, thin pieces

"The paint flaked off the old walls."

Flap

To move up and down or back and forth quickly

"The bird flapped its wings before flying."

Flash

To emit a brief burst of light

"Lightning flashed across the sky."

Flatter

To praise excessively or insincerely

"He flattered her by complimenting her outfit."

Flaunt

To show off something proudly

"She flaunted her new car at the event."

Flavor

To add taste to food or drink

"He flavored the soup with herbs and spices."

Flee

To run away from danger

"The villagers fled their homes during the storm."

Flip

To turn something over quickly

"He flipped the pancake in the pan."

Flourish

To grow or develop successfully

"The plants flourished in the fertile soil."

Fluff

To make something softer or fuller

"She fluffed the pillows on the couch."

Flush

To become red in the face or clean with water

"He flushed with embarrassment."

Flutter

To move with quick, light movements

"The butterfly fluttered above the flowers."

Fly

To move through the air

"The birds flew south for the winter."

Foam

To form or produce a mass of small bubbles

"The waves foamed as they hit the shore."

Focus

To concentrate attention or effort on something

"She focused on her studies for the exam."

Fold

To bend something so one part covers another

"He folded the letter and placed it in the envelope."

Follow

To come after someone or something

"The dog followed its owner closely."

Freeze

To become solid or very cold

"The pond froze during the winter."

Frown

To furrow the brow in displeasure or concentration

"She frowned when she read the bad news."

Fuel

To supply energy or encouragement

"The conversation fueled his determination."