D v.
Positive verbs that start with D
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51 positive verbs on D198 entries on D in all
D verbs
51To move rhythmically, often to express joy or follow music.
Example for Dance, a positive verb starting with D
Families began to dance when the band played the first tune.
The full entry for DanceTo face uncertainty with enough courage to act.
Example for Dare, a positive verb starting with D
Young reporters dare to question assumptions that others overlook.
The full entry for DareTo impress or delight someone greatly.
Example for Dazzle, a positive verb starting with D
The young acrobats dazzle the audience with skill and timing.
The full entry for DazzleTo review an experience so people can learn from it.
Example for Debrief, a positive verb starting with D
The rescue crew will debrief after every training exercise.
The full entry for DebriefTo find and remove errors from a system or plan.
Example for Debug, a positive verb starting with D
The volunteers debug the booking form before registration opens.
The full entry for DebugTo reduce carbon emissions from an activity or system.
Example for Decarbonize, a positive verb starting with D
The city plans to decarbonize its buses with clean electricity.
The full entry for DecarbonizeTo work out the meaning of something difficult or encoded.
Example for Decipher, a positive verb starting with D
Mina helped decipher the faded note without guessing at missing words.
The full entry for DecipherTo remove unneeded things and create useful order.
Example for Declutter, a positive verb starting with D
We will declutter the storeroom before donating the spare equipment.
The full entry for DeclutterTo convert a message or pattern into understandable information.
Example for Decode, a positive verb starting with D
The analyst could decode the signal despite heavy interference.
The full entry for DecodeTo release pressure or relax after sustained effort.
Example for Decompress, a positive verb starting with D
A quiet walk helps the night nurse decompress after work.
The full entry for DecompressTo remove harmful substances from a person, object, or place.
Example for Decontaminate, a positive verb starting with D
Specialists will decontaminate the workshop before anyone returns.
The full entry for DecontaminateTo make something more attractive by adding pleasing details.
Example for Decorate, a positive verb starting with D
Children will decorate the hall with paper flowers.
The full entry for DecorateTo commit time, effort, or something valuable to a purpose.
Example for Dedicate, a positive verb starting with D
The town will dedicate the new garden to local nurses.
The full entry for DedicateTo reach a sound conclusion from known facts or evidence.
Example for Deduce, a positive verb starting with D
From the fresh tracks, Nia could deduce which gate was open.
The full entry for DeduceTo protect someone or something from harm or unfair attack.
Example for Defend, a positive verb starting with D
The lawyer volunteered to defend tenants facing illegal eviction.
The full entry for DefendTo treat a dangerous heart rhythm with an electrical shock.
Example for Defibrillate, a positive verb starting with D
Paramedics may defibrillate a patient when the monitor indicates it.
The full entry for DefibrillateTo make a dangerous or tense situation safer and calmer.
Example for Defuse, a positive verb starting with D
Her honest apology helped defuse the argument before it spread.
The full entry for DefuseTo describe boundaries or details with clarity and precision.
Example for Delineate, a positive verb starting with D
The map will delineate every accessible route through the park.
The full entry for DelineateTo bring a promised result or provide what is needed.
Example for Deliver, a positive verb starting with D
The new pump can deliver clean water to every floor.
The full entry for DeliverTo make a difficult subject easier to understand.
Example for Demystify, a positive verb starting with D
The mechanic used a clear diagram to demystify the engine.
The full entry for DemystifyTo remove nuclear weapons or military nuclear capability.
Example for Denuclearize, a positive verb starting with D
The treaty would denuclearize the region through verified steps.
The full entry for DenuclearizeTo remove or neutralize an unpleasant smell.
Example for Deodorize, a positive verb starting with D
Fresh charcoal can deodorize the cupboard without added fragrance.
The full entry for DeodorizeTo reduce division and encourage shared understanding.
Example for Depolarize, a positive verb starting with D
Listening sessions helped depolarize the debate around the new shelter.
The full entry for DepolarizeTo help someone abandon violent or extremist beliefs.
Example for Deradicalize, a positive verb starting with D
The program aims to deradicalize recruits through counseling and education.
The full entry for Deradicalize
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To end enforced separation and allow equal participation.
Example for Desegregate, a positive verb starting with D
The district worked to desegregate its advanced science classes.
The full entry for DesegregateTo strongly want something valued or beneficial.
Example for Desire, a positive verb starting with D
Residents desire a park that children can reach safely.
The full entry for DesireTo reduce shame and unfair judgment around a condition or identity.
Example for Destigmatize, a positive verb starting with D
Open conversations can destigmatize asking for mental health support.
The full entry for DestigmatizeTo reduce tension and return to a calmer state.
Example for Destress, a positive verb starting with D
Ten quiet minutes helped the caregivers destress between appointments.
The full entry for DestressTo remove knots or straighten something that has become tangled.
Example for Detangle, a positive verb starting with D
A wide comb can detangle the curls without pulling.
The full entry for DetangleTo remove or neutralize poisonous substances.
Example for Detoxify, a positive verb starting with D
The treatment helps the liver detoxify harmful compounds safely.
The full entry for DetoxifyTo grow, improve, or bring something into a stronger form.
Example for Develop, a positive verb starting with D
Weekly workshops help new managers develop listening skills.
The full entry for DevelopTo invent or plan a useful method or solution.
Example for Devise, a positive verb starting with D
The students devised a simple way to collect rainwater.
The full entry for DeviseTo correctly identify an illness or the cause of a problem.
Example for Diagnose, a positive verb starting with D
The technician used pressure readings to diagnose the hidden leak.
The full entry for DiagnoseInformally, to like, appreciate, or understand something.
Example for Dig, a positive verb starting with D
I dig how the new mural includes every neighborhood landmark.
The full entry for DigTo give respect, worth, or seriousness to someone or something.
Example for Dignify, a positive verb starting with D
Listening fully can dignify another person's experience.
The full entry for DignifyTo remove uncertainty by making a meaning precise.
Example for Disambiguate, a positive verb starting with D
Adding dates helped the editor disambiguate the two similar accounts.
The full entry for DisambiguateTo reduce hostility or suspicion through a reassuring manner.
Example for Disarm, a positive verb starting with D
A sincere apology helped disarm the angry customer.
The full entry for DisarmTo relieve someone of a worry, duty, or heavy load.
Example for Disburden, a positive verb starting with D
Sharing the route planning will disburden the volunteer coordinator.
The full entry for DisburdenTo notice, understand, or judge something clearly.
Example for Discern, a positive verb starting with D
Careful readers can discern the difference between evidence and opinion.
The full entry for DiscernTo find or learn something previously unknown.
Example for Discover, a positive verb starting with D
The students used the microscope to discover a detailed pattern in the leaf.
The full entry for DiscoverTo free something from confusion, complication, or entanglement.
Example for Disentangle, a positive verb starting with D
The mediator helped disentangle the facts from years of resentment.
The full entry for DisentangleTo clean by destroying harmful microorganisms.
Example for Disinfect, a positive verb starting with D
Staff disinfect the shared tools after every workshop.
The full entry for DisinfectTo make fear, doubt, or misunderstanding disappear.
Example for Dispel, a positive verb starting with D
The demonstration helped dispel concerns about the bridge's stability.
The full entry for DispelTo extract and express the most important ideas clearly.
Example for Distill, a positive verb starting with D
Mara can distill a long debate into three fair questions.
The full entry for DistillTo recognize or identify a difference accurately.
Example for Distinguish, a positive verb starting with D
Experienced guides distinguish fresh tracks from marks left yesterday.
The full entry for DistinguishTo add variety so a group or system becomes broader or stronger.
Example for Diversify, a positive verb starting with D
The farm will diversify its crops to reduce risk.
The full entry for DiversifyTo give money, goods, time, or services to help others.
Example for Donate, a positive verb starting with D
Several farms donate fresh produce to the pantry.
The full entry for DonateTo show great fondness and loving attention.
Example for Dote, a positive verb starting with D
The grandparents dote on the twins without spoiling them.
The full entry for DoteTo fit together neatly, effectively, or harmoniously.
Example for Dovetail, a positive verb starting with D
The library workshops dovetail with lessons taught at the school.
The full entry for DovetailTo adopt a slower and less pressured way of living or working.
Example for Downshift, a positive verb starting with D
They chose to downshift and reserve Fridays for family care.
The full entry for DownshiftTo imagine a desired possibility or future.
Example for Dream, a positive verb starting with D
The young engineers dream of making clean water easier to reach.
The full entry for Dream