Verbs That Start With M

Verb

Definition

Example

Magnify

To make something appear larger

"The lens magnifies small objects."

Maintain

To keep in good condition

"He maintains his car regularly."

Make

To create or produce something

"She made a cake for the party."

Manage

To handle or direct something successfully

"He manages a team of engineers."

Maneuver

To move skillfully or carefully

"She maneuvered the car into the tight parking spot."

Manifest

To show or display clearly

"His anger manifested in his tone."

Manipulate

To handle or control, often in a skillful way

"The magician manipulated the cards expertly."

Manufacture

To produce goods in large quantities

"The factory manufactures electronic devices."

Mar

To spoil or damage

"The graffiti marred the building's appearance."

March

To walk in a purposeful or military way

"The soldiers marched down the street."

Mark

To make a visible sign on something

"She marked the important dates on her calendar."

Marry

To join in matrimony

"They married in a beautiful ceremony."

Mash

To crush or smash into a soft mass

"He mashed the potatoes with butter."

Mask

To conceal or hide

"She masked her disappointment with a smile."

Match

To pair or correspond

"The curtains match the furniture perfectly."

Maximize

To increase to the greatest possible amount

"He maximized his savings by cutting expenses."

May

To express possibility or permission

"You may leave when you finish."

Mean

To intend or signify

"What does this word mean?"

Measure

To determine the size, amount, or degree

"She measured the ingredients carefully."

Mediate

To intervene to resolve a conflict

"The counselor mediated between the two students."

Meditate

To focus or reflect deeply

"He meditates every morning for peace of mind."

Meet

To encounter or come into contact with

"They met at a café for coffee."

Melt

To change from solid to liquid

"The ice melted in the warm sun."

Memorize

To commit to memory

"She memorized her lines for the play."

Mend

To repair or fix

"He mended the tear in his jacket."

Mention

To refer to briefly

"She mentioned her upcoming trip during the meeting."

Merge

To combine or join together

"The companies merged to create a larger firm."

Might

To indicate possibility

"She might visit her family this weekend."

Migrate

To move from one place to another

"The birds migrate south in the winter."

Mimic

To imitate someone or something

"The child mimicked her mother’s movements."

Mince

To cut food into very small pieces

"She minced the garlic for the recipe."

Mingle

To mix or blend

"The guests mingled at the party."

Minimize

To reduce to the smallest amount

"They minimized risks by following safety guidelines."

Mislead

To give the wrong idea or impression

"The advertisement misled customers about the product’s benefits."

Miss

To fail to catch or attend

"He missed the bus by a few minutes."

Misunderstand

To interpret incorrectly

"She misunderstood the teacher’s instructions."

Mitigate

To make less severe or serious

"The new policy mitigated the impact of inflation."

Mix

To combine two or more substances

"She mixed the ingredients for the cake."

Moan

To make a low sound of pain or complaint

"He moaned about his long day at work."

Mobilize

To prepare or organize for action

"The volunteers mobilized to help the community."

Mock

To ridicule or make fun of someone

"The students mocked the actor's strange accent."

Modify

To change slightly

"He modified the design to make it more efficient."

Modulate

To adjust or regulate

"She modulated her voice to match the mood of the speech."

Monitor

To observe or track progress

"He monitored the patient’s condition carefully."

Motivate

To inspire or encourage

"Her speech motivated the team to work harder."

Mount

To climb or rise

"He mounted the stage to give his speech."

Mourn

To feel or express sorrow

"They mourned the loss of their friend."

Move

To change position or location

"She moved the chair closer to the window."

Multiply

To increase in number

"The rabbits multiplied quickly in the field."

Muster

To gather or assemble

"He mustered the courage to ask for a promotion."