Verbs That Start With P

Verb

Definition

Example

Paint

To cover a surface with color

"She painted the walls blue."

Participate

To take part in something

"He participated in the school play."

Pass

To move or hand something to someone

"She passed the salt at the dinner table."

Pause

To stop briefly

"He paused the video to answer the phone."

Pay

To give money for goods or services

"She paid the bill at the restaurant."

Peel

To remove the outer layer

"He peeled the apple before eating it."

Penetrate

To go into or through something

"The bullet penetrated the thick wall."

Perceive

To become aware of through the senses

"She perceived a strange noise in the dark."

Perform

To carry out a task or entertain

"The band performed live on stage."

Permit

To allow or give permission

"The teacher permitted the students to leave early."

Persist

To continue despite difficulties

"He persisted in completing the project despite setbacks."

Persuade

To convince someone to do something

"She persuaded him to join the gym."

Pick

To select or choose

"He picked the red flower from the garden."

Place

To put something in a specific position

"She placed the book on the shelf."

Plan

To make arrangements for something

"They planned their vacation months in advance."

Play

To engage in an activity for fun

"The children played in the park."

Pledge

To promise or commit

"He pledged to donate to the charity."

Plug

To insert something into an opening

"She plugged in her phone to charge."

Point

To direct attention by indicating

"She pointed to the map on the wall."

Pop

To make a light, explosive sound

"He popped the balloon with a pin."

Pose

To assume a specific position or present a question

"The model posed for the photoshoot."

Possess

To own or have something

"He possesses great skill in painting."

Post

To display or send something publicly

"She posted the letter yesterday."

Pour

To cause liquid to flow

"He poured milk into the glass."

Praise

To express admiration or approval

"She praised her team for their hard work."

Pray

To address a deity or spirit in worship

"They prayed for peace during the ceremony."

Prefer

To choose one thing over another

"She prefers tea to coffee."

Prepare

To get ready for something

"They prepared the room for the meeting."

Present

To show or offer something

"He presented the report to the board."

Preserve

To maintain or keep in good condition

"The organization works to preserve wildlife."

Pretend

To act as if something is true when it isn’t

"She pretended to be asleep."

Prevent

To stop something from happening

"The new law prevents accidents on the road."

Print

To produce text or images on paper

"He printed the document for the meeting."

Proceed

To continue or go forward

"After a short break, they proceeded with the discussion."

Produce

To create or bring into existence

"The factory produces thousands of units daily."

Prohibit

To forbid or disallow

"Smoking is prohibited in this area."

Promise

To assure someone that something will happen

"She promised to call him after work."

Promote

To support or encourage

"The campaign promotes healthy eating habits."

Prompt

To encourage someone to take action

"Her speech prompted the audience to donate."

Propose

To suggest or put forward

"He proposed a new idea for the project."

Protect

To keep safe from harm

"She protects her skin by wearing sunscreen."

Prove

To demonstrate the truth or validity

"He proved his point with evidence."

Provide

To supply or make available

"The company provides excellent benefits to its employees."

Publish

To make something public, especially in print

"The author published her first novel last year."

Pull

To move something toward oneself

"He pulled the heavy door open."

Punish

To impose a penalty for wrongdoing

"The teacher punished the student for cheating."

Purchase

To buy something

"She purchased a new car last week."

Pursue

To follow or chase

"He pursued his dream of becoming a musician."

Push

To move something away by exerting force

"She pushed the box across the room."

Put

To place or set something down

"He put his keys on the counter."