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reworkverbuse again in altered formApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rewriteverbwrite something again in a different way to improve itCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rhapsodiseverbCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rhapsodizeverbUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rhumbaverbdance the rhumbaUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rhymeverbbe similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllableApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ribverbsubject to laughter or ridiculeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

riceverbsieve so that it becomes the consistency of riceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rickverbtwist suddenly so as to sprainUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ricochetverbto spring backUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ridverbrelieve fromApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rid ofverbMWEdo away withApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

riddleverbseparate with a riddle, as grain from chaffAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rideverbsit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motionsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ride awayverbMWEride away on a horse, for exampleUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ride herdverbMWEdriving animals such as horses and cattle while riding along with themApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ride horsebackverbMWEride on horsebackApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ride offverbMWEride away on a horse, for exampleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ride outverbMWEhang on during a trial of enduranceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ride roughshodverbMWEtreat inconsiderately or harshlyEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ride the benchverbMWEbe out of the gameUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ridgeverbplough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed stripUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ridiculeverbsubject to laughter or ridiculeEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

riffverblook through a book or other written materialCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

riffleverbshuffle (playing cards) by separating the deck into two parts and riffling with the thumbs so the cards intermixUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rifleverbgo through in search of somethingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rigverbarrange the outcome of by means of deceitApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rig outverbMWEput on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractiveApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rig upverbMWEerect or construct, especially as a temporary measureApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rightverbput in or restore to an upright positionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rigidifyverbto make rigid and set into a conventional patternApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rileverbmake turbid by stirring up the sediments ofRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rimverbroll around the rim ofUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rimeverbbe similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllableUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ringverbget or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephoneUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ring outverbMWEsound loudlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ring upverbMWEApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rinseverbrinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwashApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rinse offverbMWEwash off soap or remaining dirtApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

riotverbengage in boisterous, drunken merrymakingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ripverbcriticize or abuse strongly and violentlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rip offverbMWEdeprive somebody of something by deceitUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rip outverbMWEApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rip upverbMWEtear into shredsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ripenverbcause to ripen or develop fullyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

riposteverbmake a return thrustApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rippleverbflow in an irregular current with a bubbling noiseUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

riseverbmove to a better position in life or to a better jobUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rise upverbMWEstand up on the hind legs, of quadrupedsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

riskverbtake a risk in the hope of a favorable outcomeEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ritualiseverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ritualizeverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rivalverbbe the rival of, be in competition withAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

riveverbseparate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrumentUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rivetverbdirect one's attention on somethingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roachverbcut the mane off (a horse)UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roamverbmove about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employmentUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roarverbact or proceed in a riotous, turbulent, or disorderly wayUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roar offverbMWEleaveRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roastverbcook with dry heat, usually in an ovenEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

robverbtake something away by force or without the consent of the ownerUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

robeverbcover as if with clothingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rockverbto move back and forth or sidewaysUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rocketverbto propel with a rocketUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roilverbmake turbid by stirring up the sediments ofUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roisterverbengage in boisterous, drunken merrymakingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

role playverbMWEact out a scenario or character to demonstrate or explore a conceptApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rollverbsell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activityUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roll aroundverbMWEhappen regularlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roll downverbMWEgather into a huge mass and roll down a mountain, of snowApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roll inverbMWEApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roll in the hayverbMWEhave sexual intercourse withUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roll offverbMWEApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roll outverbMWEflatten or spread with a rollerApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roll oververbMWEre-invest (a previous investment) into a similar fund or securityApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roll upverbMWEclose (a car window) by causing it to move up, as with a handleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roller skateverbMWEtravel on shoes with steel or rubber rollers attached to their solesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rollerbladeverbtravel on shoes with a single line of rubber wheels attached to their solesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rollickverbplay boisterouslyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

romanceverbtalk or behave amorously, without serious intentionsCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

romaniseverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

romanizeverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

romanticiseverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

romanticizeverbCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rompverbrun easily and fairly fastUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roneoverbmake copies on a RoneographUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roofverbprovide a building with a roofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rookverbdeprive of by deceitUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roomverblive and take one's meals at or inUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

roostverbsettle down or stay, as if on a roostUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rootverbbecome settled or established and stable in one's residence or life styleUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

root forverbMWEUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

root onverbMWEUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

root outverbMWEdestroy completely, as if down to the rootsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rootleverbdig with the snoutUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

ropeverbfasten with a ropeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rope downverbMWElower oneself with a rope coiled around the body from a mountainsideApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rope inverbMWEApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rope offverbMWEdivide by means of a ropeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

rope upverbMWEattach to one another, for safetyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026