Positive verbs that start with L
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To secure or achieve something that was actively sought.
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Priya worked steadily to land the apprenticeship she wanted.
To design and improve outdoor land for beauty or use.
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Volunteers will landscape the courtyard with shade trees and herbs.
To praise someone or something for a worthy achievement.
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Residents laud the volunteers who restored the neglected playground.
To express happiness or amusement with a natural sound or smile.
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Everyone began to laugh when the puppy proudly carried in the broom.
To begin a new effort, project, or activity.
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The library will launch a free reading club for local families.
To guide people or work toward a result.
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She will lead the review and make sure every concern is recorded.
To advance quickly by surpassing an earlier stage or obstacle.
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The new network could leapfrog years of unreliable service.
To gain knowledge, skill, or understanding.
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Teams learn faster when mistakes can be discussed safely.
To make a situation lighter, warmer, or more enjoyable.
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Her gentle humor helped leaven a demanding afternoon.
To give something for temporary use or offer help and support.
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Neighbors lend tools to anyone working in the shared garden.
To use a resource effectively to achieve a better result.
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The cooperative will leverage local knowledge to reduce food waste.
To communicate and cooperate so people or groups work smoothly.
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Nora will liaise with both schools before the shared event.
To free someone or something from an unfair limit or burden.
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The new device can liberate patients from daily travel to the clinic.
To raise something or improve a person's mood or condition.
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The choir's final song seemed to lift the whole audience.
To make a burden, mood, or situation less heavy or serious.
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Sharing the work will lighten the load for every volunteer.
To find someone or something pleasant, good, or enjoyable.
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The children like the new library because it has quiet places to read.
To connect people, ideas, or things in a useful way.
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The program will link new graduates with experienced mentors.
To give careful attention to sound or another person's words.
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Good facilitators listen for concerns that have not yet been stated clearly.
To make a place, event, or discussion more energetic.
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Fresh music will liven the square during the market.
To make something less tight, rigid, or restricted.
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A short walk can loosen stiff muscles after a long journey.
To rest in a relaxed and comfortable position.
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Guests can lounge beside the pool after the hike.
To care for someone or value something deeply.
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They love the neighborhood enough to keep improving it.
To calm or soothe someone into a peaceful state.
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The steady rain can lull the baby to sleep.
To take deep pleasure in comfort or a pleasant experience.
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After the hike, they luxuriate in the warmth of the mineral pool.