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solariseverbreverse some of the tones of (a negative or print) and introduce pronounced outlines of highlights, by exposing it briefly to light, then washing and redeveloping itApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
solarizeverbreverse some of the tones of (a negative or print) and introduce pronounced outlines of highlights, by exposing it briefly to light, then washing and redeveloping itApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
solderverbto join or fuse with solderApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
soldierverbserve as a soldier in the militaryApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
soleverbput a new sole onUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
solemniseverbperform with proper ceremonies, usually referring to a weddingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
solemnizeverbperform with proper ceremonies, usually referring to a weddingUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
solicitverbincite, move, or persuade to some act of lawlessness or insubordinationApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
solidifyverbmake solid or more solidUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
soliloquiseverbtalk to oneselfCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
soliloquizeverbtalk to oneselfCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
solmizateverbsing using syllables like `do', `re' and `mi' to represent the tones of the scaleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
soloverbperform a piece written for a single instrumentApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
solutionverbdevise or identify the answer or resolution to a problemCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
solvateverbundergo solvation or convert into a solvateApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
solveverbfind the answer or solution to a problem or challengeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
somersaultverbto perform a feat in which the feet roll over the headApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
somnambulateverbwalk in one's sleepUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sonnetverbpraise in a sonnetCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sootverbcoat with sootUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sootheverbTo restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sopverbbe or become thoroughly soaked or saturated with a liquidUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sop upverbMWEtake in, also metaphoricallyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sophisticateverbalter and make impure, as with the intention to deceiveCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sorbverbtake up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorptionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sorceriseverbtransform or change by means of sorceryCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sorcerizeverbtransform or change by means of sorceryUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sorrowverbfeel griefUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sortverbarrange or organize items into groups based on defined criteriaApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sort outverbMWEpunish in order to gain control or enforce obedienceAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
soughverbmake a murmuring soundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
soundverbmeasure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding lineUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sound offverbMWEexpress complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappinessUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sound outverbMWEtry to learn someone's opinions and intentionsUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
soundproofverbinsulate against noiseApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
soupverbdope (a racehorse)UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
soup upverbMWEApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sourverbmake sour or more sourUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sourceverbget a product from another country or businessApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
souseverbto immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturateUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sovietiseverbto model a country's social, political, and economic structure on the Soviet UnionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sovietizeverbto model a country's social, political, and economic structure on the Soviet UnionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sowverbplace seeds in or on the ground for future growthApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sow inverbMWEplace seeds in or on (the ground)ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sow one's oatsverbMWElive promiscuously and self-indulgentlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sow one's wild oatsverbMWElive promiscuously and self-indulgentlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spaceverbplace at intervalsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spacewalkverbmove in space outside a space craftApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spadeverbdig (up) with a spadeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spamverbsend unwanted or junk e-mailApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spanverbto cover or extend over an area or time periodUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spangverbleap, jerk, bangUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spangleverbglitter as if covered with spanglesCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spankverbgive a spanking toUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sparverbfurnish with sparsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spareverbsave or relieve from an experience or actionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spargeverbagitate by introducing air or compressed gasApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sparkverbput in motion or move to actCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spark offverbMWEput in motion or move to actCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sparkleverbbe lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosityUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spatverbclap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approvalUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spatchcockverbinterpolate or insert (words) into a sentence or storyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spatterverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spawnverbcall forthCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spayverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
speakverbmake a characteristic or natural soundApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
speak forverbMWEto be a spokesperson forUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
speak in tonguesverbMWEspeak unintelligibly in or as if in religious ecstasyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
speak of the devilverbMWEmention someone's name who just then appearsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
speak outverbMWEexpress one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitationUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
speak upverbMWEexpress one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitationUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spearverbthrust up like a spearApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spear upverbMWEthrust up like a spearApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spearheadverbbe the leader ofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
specialiseverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
specializeverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
speciateverbUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
specifyverbstate or identify clearly and precisely the details or requirementsRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
speckverbproduce specks in or onUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
speckleverbproduce a mottled effectUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spectateverbbe a spectator in a sports eventRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
speculateverbtalk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusionAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
speech-readverbinterpret by lipreadingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
speechifyverbmake speechesUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
speedverbtravel at an excessive or illegal velocityApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
speed skateverbMWErace on skatesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
speed upverbMWEcause to move fasterApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spellverbname or write the letters of a word in the correct orderRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spell outverbMWEorally recite the letters of or give the spelling ofUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spellbindverbto render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or aweUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spelunkverbexplore natural cavesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spendverbpass time in a specific wayApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spend a pennyverbMWEto eliminate urineUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spewverbTo eject forcibly and in a streamUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spew outverbMWERememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sphacelateverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spiceverbmake more interesting or flavorfulApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spice upverbMWEmake more interesting or flavorfulApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spielverbspeak at great length (about something)UnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
spiel offverbMWErecite volubly or extravagantlyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026