Making and changing 2
39 English words (level B1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| impair | to damage something or make it weaker | Loud music can impair your hearing. |
| knit | to make clothes from wool with two long needles | My grandmother knits sweaters. |
| lessen | to become or make less | The pain slowly lessened. |
| light | to start something burning; also to make a place bright | Light the candles, please. |
| limit | to stop something from becoming bigger | We limit the number of students to ten. |
| melt | to change from solid to liquid because of heat | The ice is melting. |
| mend | to repair something | Can you mend my jeans? |
| minimize | to make something as small as possible | We want to minimize the risk. |
| model | to wear clothes to show them; also to make a copy or design of something | She models for a fashion company. |
| modify | to change something a little | We modified the plan. |
| motivate | to make someone want to do something | Good teachers motivate their students. |
| occasion | to cause something (formal) | The delay was occasioned by bad weather. |
| occur | to happen; also to come into your mind | The accident occurred at night. |
| paralyze | to make someone unable to move | The accident paralyzed his legs. |
| purify | to make something clean and pure | The machine purifies the water. |
| rearrange | to change the order or position of things | We rearranged the furniture. |
| rebuild | to build something again | They will rebuild the bridge. |
| reduce | to make something smaller or less | Reduce your speed. |
| remove | to take something away | Please remove your shoes. |
| renew | to make a document or agreement valid for longer | I need to renew my passport. |
| reproduce | to copy something; also to produce young | Animals reproduce in spring. |
| restrict | to limit something | The number of tickets is restricted. |
| retell | to tell a story again, often in your own words | Retell the story in your own words. |
| shift | to move or change position | She shifted her bag to the other shoulder. |
| simplify | to make something easier | Can you simplify the instructions? |
| slow | to become slower (slow down) | Slow down! You're driving too fast. |
| specialize | to focus on one area of work or study | The shop specializes in cheese. |
| strengthen | to make or become stronger | Exercise strengthens your muscles. |
| stun | to shock or surprise someone very much | The news stunned everyone. |
| swell | to become bigger, especially part of the body | My ankle began to swell. |
| switch | to change from one thing to another | I switched to a new phone company. |
| tighten | to make tighter | Tighten your seat belt. |
| transform | to change something completely | The new park transformed the area. |
| unfold | to open something that was folded; also to develop | She unfolded the map. |
| unify | to join together into one | The new leader wants to unify the country. |
| update | to add new information; also to make something more modern | Update your phone. |
| vary | to be different; to change | Prices vary from shop to shop. |
| warm | to make or become warm | Warm your hands by the fire. |
| wither | (plants) to become dry and die | The flowers withered in the heat. |