become\ bi-ˈkəm became\ bi-ˈkām become	Although I've known him for years, we didn't become close friends until recently. She won the election, becoming the first woman to be President of the nation. The book has become quite popular. This kind of behavior hardly becomes a person of your age and position.	1a : to come into existence b: to come to be 2 : to undergo change or development transitive: to be suitable to
begin\ bi-ˈgin began\ bi-ˈgan begun\ bi-ˈgən	They will begin construction on the new school soon. I got the job and I begin work on Monday! They both began their careers at the local newspaper. Now that I've begun, I'll go on till I finish.	1. go into the first part of a process : START 2a : to come into existence : ARISE b : to have a starting point 3 : to do or succeed in the least degree
bring\ ˈbriŋ brought\ ˈbrȯt	I'll bring a bottle of wine (with me) when I come to your party. This radio station brings you all the news as it happens. Having a baby has brought great happiness into her life. He brings a rare talent for solving problems to his new job as company president.	1 : to come with (something or someone) to a place 2 : to cause (something or someone) to come 3 : to cause (something) to exist, happen, or start 5 : to have (a particular talent, quality, etc.) when you start to do something (such as a job) — + to
build\ ˈbild built\ ˈbilt	The bridge was built in the 1890s. The organization helps build houses for poor families. He has built a reputation as a talented artist. We've been building up a savings account. He's been trying to build up the courage/confidence to talk to her. Chemicals in the lake are building to dangerous levels.	1 : to make (something) by putting together parts or materials 2 [+ object] : to develop or form (something) gradually 3 [+ object] : to increase the amount of (something) 4 [no object] : to grow or increase to a high point, level, number, etc.
buy\ ˈbī bought\ ˈbȯt	He said it was a mistake, but I don't buy it. He bought dinner for us Money can't buy love. an honest policeman who can't be bought Peace was finally bought, but at the cost of many lives.
catch\ ˈkach caught\ ˈkȯt	She caught the ball with one hand. He caught hold of her wrist. The police are working hard to catch the criminals and put them in jail. I once caught 10 fish in a single day. I'm afraid you've caught me at a bad time. The police caught him trying to steal the painting. The announcement caught me by surprise.	to manage to find, meet, or reach (someone) at a particular time or in a particular state or condition b : to find (someone who is doing something wrong) 4 [+ object] : to affect (someone) in a sudden and surprising way
catch\ ˈkach caught\ ˈkȯt	Luckily, he caught himself before he gave away the secret. We got caught up in traffic and were late for our flight. We got caught in a rain storm and had to find shelter. I tried to lock the door, but the lock wouldn't catch.	5 a : to suddenly stop (yourself) before you do something b : to suddenly become aware that you are doing something 6 [+ object] : to cause (someone) to be stopped, delayed, etc. — usually used as (be/get) caught 8 [no object] : to have the parts connect firmly
choose\ ˈchüz chose\ ˈchōz chosen\ ˈchō-zᵊn	The political party chose a leader. We've chosen a different time to go. You'll have to choose between the two of them. They chose to go by train. She chooses to work in the city.
drink\ ˈdriŋk drank\ ˈdraŋk drunk\ ˈdrəŋk	We drank orange juice with breakfast. The baby still drinks from a bottle. She drank too much last night and woke up sick this morning. When he was younger he used to drink like a fish. He nearly drank himself to death.	Someone who drinks like a fish regularly drinks too much alcohol. [+ object] : to put (yourself) into a specified state by drinking alcohol
drink to [phrasal verb]	We drank to their 30th anniversary. = We drank a toast to their 30th anniversary. We drank to their health.	to speak words that honor or express good wishes for (someone or something) and then take a drink : to make a toast to (someone)
drink in [phrasal verb]	The view is so beautiful. Let's just take a minute to drink it all in.	drink in (something) or drink (something) in : to stop and look at or listen to something in order to enjoy it fully
drink up [phrasal verb]	They drank up (all) the orange juice. Here's a glass of the vineyard's latest wine. Drink up!	drink up or drink up (something) or drink (something) up : to drink all of (something)
drive\ ˈdrīv drove\ ˈdrōv driven\ ˈdri-vən	She drives a taxi. [=her job is driving a taxi] The bus slowly drove away. I drive on/along this route every day. I drove her to the train station this morning. Her mom drove us home. She drives a Ford.	1 a : to direct the movement of (a car, truck, bus, etc. b always followed by an adverb or preposition, [no object] of a car, truck, etc. : to move in a specified manner or direction c : to travel in a car [+ object] : to take (someone or something) to a place in a car, truck, etc.
drive\ ˈdrīv	Thousands of people have been driven from their homes. [=have been forced to leave their homes] What drives the economy? a market-driven industry	2. [+ object] : to move (people or animals) to or from a place by using force 4 [+ object] : to make (a machine or vehicle) work or move : to provide power for (something)
drive\ ˈdrīv	Poverty drove them to a life of crime. He's been driving himself too hard. [=he's been working too hard] The new store drove him out of business. Her perfume drives me wild. [=gets me sexually excited] An increase in investments is driving down interest rates.	5 [+ object] a : to cause (someone) to behave in a particular way b : to force (someone) to work very hard 6. [+ object] : to bring (someone) into a particular condition 7 [+ object] : to cause (a price, number, etc.) to increase or decrease — + up or down
drive at [phrasal verb]	I have no idea what he was driving at. I think I see what you're driving at.	drive at (something) : to attempt to say or do (something) — usually used as (be) driving at
drive away [phrasal verb]	The store's high prices are driving away customers.	drive (someone) away or drive away (someone) : to cause or force (someone) to leave especially by making a situation unpleasant or unattractive
drive off [phrasal verb]	They drove off the invaders.	drive (someone or something) off or drive off (someone or something) : to cause or force (someone or something) to leave
drive out [phrasal verb	They drove out the invaders. The family was driven out of the neighborhood by rising real estate prices.	drive (someone or something) out or drive out (someone or something) : to cause or force (someone or something) to leave
fall\ ˈfȯl fell\ ˈfel fallen\ ˈfȯ-lən	An apple fell from the tree She fell down and hurt herself. He fell back/forward onto the bed. A ray of light fell on the table. The shot fell a great distance from its target. Her hair fell loosely over her shoulders. His heart rate fell (off) dramatically. Factory production has fallen off. Stocks fell several points in early trading today. The music rose and fell.	2 a : to come down at a particular place after moving through the air c : to hang down 3 a : to become lower b : to become less c : to lose value : to suffer a decline in prices d : to become less loud
fall	His face fell [=he looked disappointed] when he heard the news. Night has fallen. The coalition government fell after only six months in office. The worst weather of the year fell during his vacation. It fell to me [=it was my responsibility] to tell them about the car accident.	4. b of the face : to begin to look ashamed or disappointed 5 of night or darkness : to arrive or begin 6 c : to experience ruin or failure 7 a : to happen at a specified time b — used when something (such as a responsibility) comes or passes to someone in a way that does not involve choice
fall	Her political views fall somewhere between liberal and conservative. He fell asleep. His theories have now fallen into disrepute/disfavor. She came in and fell immediately to work.	8 : to belong in a particular category or range 9 a — used when SO´s body or mind passes from one condition or state to another b — used when STH passes to a different and usually a less active or less desirable state or condition 10 : to start doing STH in a very active and energetic way — + to
fly\ ˈflī flew\ ˈflü flown\ ˈflōn	A bird flew in through the open window. Rumors are flying [=there are a lot of rumors] that he'll be announcing his candidacy soon. He learned to fly while he was in the Air Force. I'm flying to Canada to visit my family. He always flies the same airline. A flag flies in front of the building. Children were flying kites in the park.	4 a [no object] : to travel in an aircraft or spacecraft b [+ object] : to travel by flying on (a particular airline) 5 a : to show (STH, such as a flag) by putting it in a high place b [+ object] : to cause (STH, such as a kite) to fly in the air
fly	I flew up the stairs to answer the phone. I must fly or I'll be late for my appointment. Our vacation flew by before we knew it. His budget proposals didn't fly with voters. [=voters didn't like his proposals]	6 [no object] : to move or go quickly 8 [no object] : to pass very quickly 9 [no object] chiefly US, informal : to be approved or accepted — usually used in negative statements
hold\ ˈhōld held\ ˈheld	He was holding his hat (in his hand). Would you hold this for me? He held her close/tight and kissed her. You have to hold the button down for several seconds. I held the door open for her. The Federal Reserve has been holding interest rates down/up. Please hold still for a moment. His weight has held steady for several months now.	1 a : to have or keep (STH) in your hand, arms, etc.: b: to put your arms around (SO) : to embrace or hug (SO) 2 a [+ object] : to put or keep (STH or SO) in a specified place or position b [+ object] : to keep (STH or SO) in the same place or position c [no object] : to remain in the same place or position
hold	We hope the weather holds through the weekend. The bank holds (the) title to the car. She has never before held public office. The line of soldiers held their position/ground and fought off the attack. She holds a master's degree in chemistry.	3 [no object] : to continue to be good 4 a : to own or possess (STH) b : to have or keep (a job, a position, etc.) c : to succeed in keeping (STH that is being attacked) d: to have (something that you have achieved or earned)
hold	I don't hold any resentment toward/against him. He should be held accountable for his actions. His latest book is generally/widely held [=considered] TO be the best one. I hold [=believe] THAT such problems should be dealt with at the federal level. We will hold [=have] the meeting at 2 o'clock. The President has decided to hold [=give] a press conference.	6 [+ object] a : to have or keep (a belief, a feeling, etc.) in your mind b somewhat formal : to consider or judge (someone or something) in a specified way c not used in progressive tenses, somewhat formal : to have or express (an opinion, belief, etc.) — + that 7 [+ object] : to cause (a meeting, class, sale, etc.) to take place
hold	The box holds his collection of old photographs. The dining room holds 500 people. The speaker wasn't able to hold [=keep] our interest/attention for long. She has always held a special place in my heart. These experiments HOLD great promise FOR future cancer research Hold everything. [=wait; stop] We're not doing this right. We will hold these flight reservations for you until tomorrow. Please hold all my calls while I'm in the meeting	8 [+ object] a : to contain (STH) b not used in progressive tenses : to have enough room for (an amount) 9 [+ object] : to continue to have (someone's interest or attention) 10 [+ object] : to have (a specified quality, feature, etc.) 11 [+ object] : to stop doing (STH) or wait to do (STH) 12 [+ object] a : to keep (STH) available for later use b : to delay the handling of (STH, such as a telephone call) for a time
hold	Would you hold the elevator for me? I'd like a roast beef sandwich on rye, and hold the mustard please. They're being held hostage/captive/prisoner. The ship continued to hold its course. Her advice still holds true [=applies] today. All operators are busy. Please hold the line for a minute.	13 [+ object] : to prevent (STH, such as a vehicle) from leaving 14 [+ object] chiefly US : to not use or include (STH) in preparing food 15 [+ object] : to force (SO) to stay in a place (such as a prison) 16 [+ object] : to continue moving on (a course) without change 18 [no object] : to be true : to remain valid 19 : to wait to speak to someone on the telephone

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