Synonyms




	Written and Spoken Verbs - Synonyms

Many verbs have two forms, written and spoken, formal and informal, the technician's and the lay person's language. Here are a few of these verbs arranged in pairs.

When reading or writing instructions, it is more common to use the verbs in the left hand column - although these verbs are probably less familiar to you.

Take a minute or two to study these verb synonyms. When you think you are sure you know the meanings, take the quick test at the bottom of the page.

TO INVERT	............	TO TURN OVER
TO ROTATE	............	TO TURN AROUND
TO REVERSE	............	GO BACKWARDS / TURN BACKWARDS
TO REMOVE	............	TO TAKE AWAY
TO ENCLOSE	............	TO SURROUND
TO REFILL	............	TO FILL UP
TO INVERT	............	TO TURN UPSIDE DOWN
TO REPLACE	............	TO PUT BACK
TO EXTRACT	............	TO TAKE OUT
TO DELETE	............	TO CROSS OUT
TO TRAVERSE	............	TO CROSS OVER
TO RELEASE	............	TO LET GO
TO DISCARD	............	TO THROW AWAY
TO ASSEMBLE	............	TO PUT TOGETHER
TO DISMANTLE	............	TO TAKE TO PIECES
TO INSERT	............	TO PUT IN
TO PENETRATE	............	TO GO THROUGH
TO EXCLUDE	............	TO KEEP OUT
TO OSCILATE	............	TO SWING TO AND FRO
TO PROTRUDE	............	TO STICK OUT

Written and Spoken Verbs - Synonyms