Verbs That Start With H

Verb

Definition

Example

Hack

To cut or chop roughly or gain unauthorized access

"He hacked the wood for the fireplace."

Haggle

To negotiate over the price of something

"They haggled for hours at the market."

Hail

To call out to attract attention

"She hailed a taxi in the rain."

Hallucinate

To see or experience things that aren’t real

"He hallucinated due to dehydration."

Halt

To stop suddenly or abruptly

"The car halted at the red light."

Hamper

To hinder or obstruct

"The heavy rain hampered their progress."

Handle

To manage or deal with something

"She handled the situation calmly."

Hang

To suspend something from above

"He hung the picture on the wall."

Happen

To take place or occur

"What happened at the meeting?"

Harass

To bother or annoy persistently

"He was harassed by unwanted phone calls."

Harvest

To gather crops or resources

"The farmer harvested the wheat in autumn."

Hasten

To speed up or hurry

"She hastened to finish her work before the deadline."

Hatch

To emerge from an egg or create a plan

"The chicks hatched in the spring."

Hate

To feel intense dislike

"She hates waiting in long lines."

Haul

To pull or drag something with effort

"They hauled the furniture up the stairs."

Haunt

To appear as a ghost or linger in memory

"The old house is said to be haunted."

Have

To possess, own, or hold

"She has a new car."

Head

To move toward a direction or take leadership

"He headed to the library after class."

Heal

To make or become healthy again

"The wound healed quickly."

Hear

To perceive sound

"I heard the birds singing outside."

Heat

To make something warm or hot

"She heated the soup on the stove."

Heave

To lift or pull with great effort

"They heaved the heavy box onto the truck."

Heed

To pay attention to or take notice of

"She heeded his warning and stayed away."

Help

To assist or support

"Can you help me with my homework?"

Hesitate

To pause or delay due to uncertainty

"He hesitated before answering the question."

Hide

To put something out of sight or conceal

"She hid the gift under the bed."

Highlight

To emphasize or make something stand out

"She highlighted the key points in the document."

Hijack

To take control of something illegally

"The robbers hijacked the delivery truck."

Hike

To walk for a long distance, especially in nature

"They hiked through the forest all day."

Hinder

To delay or obstruct

"The traffic accident hindered their progress."

Hire

To employ someone

"The company hired five new employees."

Hiss

To make a sharp sibilant sound

"The snake hissed as it slithered away."

Hit

To strike something with force

"He hit the ball with the bat."

Hoard

To accumulate and store things excessively

"She hoarded old magazines in her attic."

Hoist

To lift or raise something using effort

"The workers hoisted the flag up the pole."

Hold

To grasp or carry something

"She held the baby gently in her arms."

Hone

To sharpen or refine

"He honed his skills as a writer over the years."

Hope

To desire something positive to happen

"She hopes to travel abroad next year."

Horrify

To shock or terrify

"The gruesome scene horrified the viewers."

Host

To organize or entertain guests

"He hosted a dinner party for his friends."

Hover

To remain suspended in the air

"The drone hovered above the crowd."

Howl

To make a loud, mournful cry

"The wolves howled under the full moon."

Huddle

To crowd together closely

"The team huddled before the final play."

Hug

To hold someone tightly in affection

"She hugged her friend warmly."

Hum

To make a low, steady sound

"The air conditioner hummed quietly."

Hunt

To search for or pursue, often for food

"The lions hunted in the savanna."

Hurry

To move or act quickly

"He hurried to catch the bus."

Hurt

To cause pain or injury

"She hurt her ankle while jogging."

Hurtle

To move or throw with great speed

"The car hurtled down the highway."

Hypnotize

To put someone into a trance or captivate

"The performer hypnotized the audience with his act."