Being and having
36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| accompany | to go somewhere with someone | Children must be accompanied by an adult. |
| account | to explain or be the reason for something (account for) | How do you account for the missing money? |
| arise | to happen or start, especially a problem | Problems may arise later. |
| attend | to go to an event or place | Many people attended the meeting. |
| combine | to join or mix two or more things | Combine the eggs and flour. |
| compose | to write music or a text; also to form something (be composed of) | Mozart composed many symphonies. |
| constitute | to form or be part of something | Women constitute half of the staff. |
| contain | to have something inside | This box contains old photos. |
| define | to explain the meaning of a word; also to describe exactly | How would you define happiness? |
| deserve | to have earned something because of what you did | You deserve a holiday. |
| differ | to be different | Our opinions differ. |
| endanger | to put someone or something in danger | Smoking endangers your health. |
| fascinate | to interest someone very much | Space fascinates me. |
| fit | to be the right size for someone; also to put something into a space | These shoes don't fit me. |
| fry | to cook in hot oil | Fry the onions until they are brown. |
| hesitate | to stop for a moment because you are not sure | Don't hesitate to call me. |
| involve | to include something as a part; also to make someone take part | The job involves a lot of travel. |
| jog | to run slowly for exercise | I jog in the park every morning. |
| last | to continue for a time | The film lasts two hours. |
| maintain | to keep something in good condition or at the same level | It's expensive to maintain an old car. |
| match | to have the same colour or style; also to be the same | Your shoes match your bag. |
| pause | to stop for a short time | She paused before answering. |
| possess | to have or own something | He possesses great talent. |
| preserve | to keep something safe or in good condition | We must preserve the forest. |
| prove | to show that something is true | Can you prove it? |
| qualify | to pass exams for a job; also to win a place in a competition | Our team qualified for the final. |
| require | to need | The job requires a lot of patience. |
| resemble | to look like someone or something | She resembles her mother. |
| resist | to fight against something; also to not do something you want to do | I couldn't resist the cake. |
| result | to happen because of something (result from / result in) | The storm resulted in flooding. |
| retain | to keep something | Retain your receipt. |
| room | to share a room or flat with someone (American English) | I roomed with him at college. |
| star | to be the main actor in a film or play | She stars in a new film. |
| stem | to come from or be caused by (stem from) | His problems stem from his childhood. |
| stretch | to make something longer or wider; also to extend your arms or legs | Stretch before you run. |
| tend | to usually do something (tend to); also to look after | I tend to wake up early. |