Movement verbs in English, with pictures
This page teaches common verbs you use to describe physical actions and body motions. Try acting out each motion as you say it to help you remember.
/lɪft/
To raise an object upward to a higher place.
“Please help me lift this heavy box onto the table.”
/ˈkæri/
To hold an item in your hands while walking somewhere.
“Can you carry these shopping bags into the kitchen?”
/dræɡ/
To pull something heavy along the floor with difficulty.
“He had to drag the old sofa across the room.”
/pʊʃ/
To use strength to move an object away from your body.
“Push the green button to start the washing machine.”
/pʊl/
To use force to bring an object closer to you.
“Pull the door open and walk inside the shop.”
/θroʊ/
To send an object through the air using your arm.
“Throw the ball to your dog in the park.”
/kætʃ/
To take and hold an object that flies toward you.
“She ran fast to catch the falling keys.”
/klaɪm/
To go up toward the top using your hands and feet.
“The children love to climb that big tree outside.”
/krɔːl/
To move forward slowly on your hands and knees.
“The baby started to crawl across the soft rug.”
/ˈstʌmbəl/
To hit your foot on something and almost fall down.
“I did not see the stone and began to stumble.”
/ˈbæləns/
To stay steady and upright without falling to either side.
“Try to balance on one foot for thirty seconds.”
