Verbs That Start With K

Verb

Definition

Example

Keep

To retain or continue to have

"She keeps all her old photos in an album."

Kick

To strike with the foot

"He kicked the ball into the goal."

Kill

To cause the death of someone or something

"The pesticide killed the harmful insects."

Kindle

To start a fire or ignite an emotion

"The campfire kindled quickly with dry wood."

Knead

To press and fold dough or clay

"She kneaded the dough for the bread."

Kneel

To rest on one or both knees

"They knelt to propose during the ceremony."

Knit

To make fabric by interlacing yarn

"She knitted a scarf for her friend."

Knock

To strike a surface to get attention

"She knocked on the door before entering."

Know

To be aware of or have information about

"She knows how to solve the equation."

Kickstart

To begin or energize something

"The seminar helped kickstart her career."

Kiss

To touch with the lips as a sign of affection

"She kissed her child goodnight."

Knap

To shape stone by striking it

"He knapped the flint to make a tool."

Knitpick

To find small faults

"He knitpicked every detail of the report."

Knockout

To render unconscious or overwhelm

"The boxer knocked out his opponent in the first round."

Know-how

To have practical knowledge or skill

"He knows how to fix the engine."

Keep up

To maintain pace or stay informed

"She keeps up with the latest trends."

Kick off

To begin something

"The meeting kicked off at 10 a.m."

Kill off

To eliminate entirely

"The series killed off its main character."

Kindle

To arouse interest or feelings

"The book kindled her passion for history."

Kidnap

To take someone away illegally

"The gang kidnapped the businessman for ransom."

Kick around

To casually discuss or consider

"They kicked around ideas for the project."

Knock back

To refuse or drink quickly

"She knocked back the proposal without hesitation."

Kill time

To do something to pass the time

"He killed time by playing games on his phone."

Keep calm

To stay composed

"She kept calm during the emergency."

Kettle

To confine a group of people

"The police kettled the protesters into one area."

Kick out

To expel someone

"They kicked him out for breaking the rules."

Keep away

To maintain a distance

"She kept away from the slippery slope."

Keep on

To continue doing something

"He kept on working despite the noise."

Kite

To fly a kite or move lightly in the wind

"The kids kited in the open field."

Knock down

To demolish or reduce

"The company knocked down the old building."

Knock off

To stop working or create a cheaper imitation

"He knocked off work early on Friday."

Kneecap

To harm someone by targeting their knees

"The gang kneecapped their rivals."

Kid

To joke or tease someone

"She kidded him about his new haircut."

Kick in

To contribute or take effect

"Everyone kicked in $10 for the gift."

Keep out

To prevent entry

"The sign warned everyone to keep out."

Kick up

To cause a disturbance or commotion

"The news kicked up a lot of controversy."

Keep track

To monitor or stay aware

"She keeps track of her expenses in a journal."

Know better

To have more sense or knowledge

"He knows better than to touch a hot stove."

Knock together

To create something quickly

"He knocked together a bookshelf in an hour."

Knock over

To overturn or push something down

"She knocked over the vase accidentally."

Keep in

To confine someone indoors

"The teacher kept the students in during recess."

Kink

To form a twist or curve

"The hose kinked and stopped the water flow."

Kneel down

To lower oneself onto the knees

"He knelt down to tie his shoe."

Knock it off

To stop doing something

"He told his brother to knock it off."

Know inside out

To understand thoroughly

"She knows the subject inside out."