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alter: I need to alter my pants because they are too long.
to make different; to change
alternative: I want the alternative dish because I'm a vegetarian.
available as a different choice or possibility
assemble: I need to assemble the Legos I got for my birthday.
to put something together from parts; to gather together
adapt: Chameleons adapt to whatever environment they are in.
to change to fit a new or specific situation or environment
acquire: When my sister went to college I acquired her bedroom.
to get or learn something
category: I like to categorize my books by color.
a group of people of things that are alike in some way
contrast: My friend just added highlights to her hair to contrast with her natural brown hair.
to look at something to see how it is different from someone else
assist: My grandma needs assistance to get out of the car.
to help
contribute: I like to contribute my money to charities that help the environment.
to do something for or give something to a person or cause
convince: I need to convince my mom to let me stay out later than my normal curfew on Saturday night.
to talk someone into doing something; to cause someone to believe the truth of something
function: My old car no longer functions correctly.
the purpose for which something is used
clarify: I need you to clarify the directions for the project.
to make something clear or more easily understood
convert: I converted my friend into a Taylor Swift fan.
to change the nature or form of something
constant: My dog barks constantly and gives me a headache.
steady; not changing
debate: My friend and I like to debate on whether MSU or U of M is the best football team.
a discussion between people or groups who have different opinions on an issue
identify: Can you identify the person who pushed you earlier?
to recognize or find the source, nature, or characteristics of something or someone
