{"id":264734,"date":"2021-01-05T09:55:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T09:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/?p=264734"},"modified":"2023-04-26T10:16:20","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T09:16:20","slug":"vivid-verbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/vivid-verbs\/","title":{"rendered":"Vivid Verbs \u2013 The Easy Way to Spice up Your Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The ultimate guide on how to use verbs in your writing, including vivid verb examples and a handy list of over 333 strong verbs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes you write something and it just feels\u2026 dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you go to work on it, juicing it up with adjectives and adverbs. Trying to put a sparkle into your writing. Only then do you take a step back and look again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And what you have is actually&nbsp;<em>worse<\/em>. It\u2019s still flat, but somehow trying too hard at the same time. Like playing canned laughter at your own bad party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let\u2019s pare back and go back to basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Write with nouns and verbs, not with adjectives and adverbs. The adjective hasn\u2019t been built that can pull a weak or inaccurate noun out of a tight place.<\/p>\n<cite>From <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Elements-Style-Fourth-William-Strunk\/dp\/020530902X\/\">The <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Elements-Style-Fourth-William-Strunk\/dp\/020530902X\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Elements-Style-Fourth-William-Strunk\/dp\/020530902X\/\"> of Style<\/a><\/em> by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I believe the road to hell is paved with adverbs, and I will shout it from the rooftops. To put it another way, they\u2019re like dandelions. If you have one on your lawn, it looks pretty and unique. If you fail to root it out, however, you find five the next day\u2026 fifty the day after that\u2026 and then, my brothers and sisters, your lawn is totally, completely, and profligately covered with dandelions.<\/p>\n<cite><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/quotes\/430289-i-believe-the-road-to-hell-is-paved-with-adverbs\">Stephen King<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Others, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2001\/07\/16\/arts\/writers-writing-easy-adverbs-exclamation-points-especially-hooptedoodle.html\">Elmore Leonard<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twainquotes.com\/Adverbs.html\">Mark Twain<\/a>, seem to agree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what\u2019s the problem that all these authors are getting riled up about? The fix sounds simple enough, and yet we may still find ourselves asking: exactly what are vivid verbs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Weak-Verb-+-Adverb-Versus-Strong-Verb\">Weak Verb + Adverb Versus Strong Verb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at these sentences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cNo, Thomas,\u201d she said&nbsp;<em>very<\/em>&nbsp;<em>quietly<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He ran&nbsp;<em>as quickly as he possibly could<\/em>&nbsp;to the station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She jumped&nbsp;<em>as high as she knew how<\/em>&nbsp;off the diving platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The words in italics are either adverbs or (same basic idea) adverbial phrases. And don\u2019t you feel how cluttered they are? Don\u2019t you feel like there are a lot of words being used there to communicate very little?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how we could have done it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cNo, Thomas,\u201d she whispered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He raced to the station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She leapt off the diving platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fewer words. No adverbs. Simple, effective communication. Doing more with less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s the basic idea about vivid verbs. If you use the right verb, you will communicate more swiftly and effectively than if you choose the wrong one to start with \u2013 then try to patch the damage with yet more verbiage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OK. So that\u2019s a win. But there\u2019s more to explore here \u2013 because, yes, there\u2019s another way to go wrong with creative writing verbs, and it\u2019s this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"State-of-Being-Verbs\">State of Being Verbs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at these sentences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jerry&nbsp;<em>was <\/em>a&nbsp;great believer in the virtues of cold water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jemima <em>was<\/em> never out of bed before midday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Notice that both those sentences use a state-of-being verb (in this case, \u201cwas\u201d) to link a person to something about that person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, OK, there are plenty of times when that\u2019s a perfectly fine approach. None of the issues raised in this blog post are rules; they\u2019re more like guidelines, or at least useful things to think about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in this case, both sentences could be made better by using a more active verb \u2013 a vivid verb \u2013 in place of that state of being one. Here\u2019s how those sentences could have gone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jerry believed passionately in the virtues of cold water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jemima lay in bed well beyond midday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Better right? Jerry is now doing something, not just being something. And in Jemima\u2019s case, we\u2019ve removed that negative \/ state of being approach, and made a positive statement about her indolence. Both sentences seem somehow more active, more emphatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh yes: and you probably noticed that, in the sentence about Jerry, I slipped the word&nbsp;<em>passionately<\/em>&nbsp;in there. That\u2019s optional, but if you want to strengthen the verb, you can. There\u2019s no neat one-word way to say \u201cbelieved passionately\u201d, so using an adverb there is certainly a legitimate choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"There-Is-There-Are\">There Is \/ There Are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another perfectly valid construction in English is to start a sentence with \u201cthere is\u201d or \u201cthere are\u201d. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>There were<\/em>&nbsp;countless trees in that forest and only one of them\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>There are&nbsp;<\/em>many opportunities at this company\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Those sentences are not grammatically wrong. You won\u2019t get shot if you use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, we could do better right? For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Countless trees peopled that forest and only one of them\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This company offers many opportunities\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Boom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first case, we\u2019ve got rid of a horrible empty construction (\u201cthere were\u201d), we\u2019ve used a good strong verb (\u201cpeopled\u201d), and the whole sentence has got better. It feels like that forest is more alive, more exciting. That\u2019s a perfect demonstration of how a good vivid verb can help fix an underpowered sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Same thing with the next sentence too. In the first version, the \u201ccompany\u201d features only as an afterthought. In the second version, it is actively offering something \u2013 it\u2019s the subject of its own sentence and its generosity seems now like a positive act. And note the role of the verb here. The act of generosity is encapsulated in that verb, \u201coffers\u201d. We\u2019ve killed a weak verb, added a vivid one \u2013 and our sentence has improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Better right? And so damn easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Passive-Verbs-vs-Active-Verbs\">Passive Verbs vs Active Verbs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at two more sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The cake&nbsp;<em>was made<\/em>&nbsp;by my grandma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fender&nbsp;<em>was bent out of shape<\/em>&nbsp;by a fallen branch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes: you spotted the issue there. In both cases, the sentences use the passive voice, not the active voice. So the person who actually made the cake was grandma. The thing that actually bent that fender was the branch. (Need more help remembering the difference between active versus passive?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.english-grammar-revolution.com\/passive-verbs.html\">Check out this<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english-grammar-revolution.com\/passive-verbs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.english-grammar-revolution.com\/passive-verbs.html\">easy guide<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So in effect, both sentences pushed the real subject to the back of the sentence, almost as though shoving them out of sight. Here\u2019s how to rewrite those sentences and make them better:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>My grandma made the cake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A fallen branch bent the fender. (Yes, you could say \u201cout of shape\u201d but doesn\u2019t the word bent already convey exactly that? I think it does.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But again, I want to remind you that we\u2019re dealing with guidelines not rules here. Which of these is better:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detective Jonas arrested and charged the suspect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The suspect was arrested and charged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The first sentence is all about the admirable Detective Jonas. But what if we don\u2019t care about him? What if this story is all about the suspect, and what happens to him? In that case, the second sentence is better. In fact, the use of the passive voice here almost emphasises the suspect\u2019s powerlessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As always in writing, you need to use your judgement. And if in doubt, you can find extra help&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-write-descriptions-and-create-a-sense-of-place\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here <\/a>and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-write-scene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Sometimes-Weak-Verbs-Are-OK\">Sometimes Weak Verbs Are OK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And while we\u2019re on the issue of judgement, let\u2019s just remember that sometimes weak verbs are really OK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can\u2019t get a much blander verb than&nbsp;<em>say \/ said<\/em>. So you might think that your dialogue should be littered with words like trumpeted, shouted, asserted, called, whispered, muttered, declaimed, hollered, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But can you imagine how ridiculous that would get how quickly? And what do you want people to pay attention to? The dialogue itself, or your comments about it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words: weak \/ dull \/ lifeless verbs are fine when you don\u2019t especially want to call attention to that part of your writing.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/writing-dialogue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Let the dialogue shine<\/a>. The rest of it can just go quietly about its job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/using-verbs.jpg\" alt=\"word-magnets-using-verbs\" class=\"wp-image-578173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/using-verbs.jpg 833w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/using-verbs-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/using-verbs-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/using-verbs-640x384.jpg 640w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/using-verbs-600x360.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"The-Ultimate-List-Of-333+-Strong-Verbs\">The Ultimate List Of 333+ Strong Verbs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>OK. That\u2019s a lot of preamble. But you want some vivid verbs? You got em.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here goes, grouped by the kind of word they might replace:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of say:<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask, enquire, reply, answer, state, hiss, whisper, mumble, mutter, comment, bark, assert, shout, yell, holler, roar, rage, argue, implore, plead, exclaim, gasp, drawl, giggle, whimper, snort, growl, scream, sing, stammer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of run<\/u><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sprint, dart, bolt, canter, gallop, trot, zoom, hurry, speed, jog, saunter, scamper, hurtle, rush, scramble, spring, swing, swoop, dive, careen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of walk<\/u><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stroll, hike, promenade, saunter, march, amble, stride, tread, pace, toddle, totter, stagger, perambulate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of look<\/u><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Observe, glance, stare, examine, peek, study, notice, see, glare<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\" class=\"underline\">Instead of go:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave, depart, shift, take off, move on, quit, exit, take a hike, travel, drive, proceed, progress, run, walk away<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of eat<\/u><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick at, nibble, munch, chew, gobble, devour, consume, demolish, gulp, swallow, scarf, wolf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of hold<\/u><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grip, clench, grasp, seize, reach, embrace, clamp, clench, clasp, grab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of give<\/u><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide, offer, present, hand over, deliver, contribute, furnish, donate, bequeath, pass over, pass to, extend, assign, allow, lend, bestow, grant, award, confer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of let:<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow, permit, authorise, agree to, consent to, accede to, give permission for<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of put:<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place, set, lay, position, settle, leave, situate, locate, plant, deposit, plonk, plunk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of pull<\/u><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yank, heave, haul, draw, cart, lug, hump, drag, tow, jerk, attract, pluck, wrench<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of move<\/u><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Progress, transfer, shift, topple, change, redeploy, refocus, relocate, prod, nudge, induce, cause, budge, stir, lead, encourage, propose, induce, slink, scamper, careen, zip, ram, drift, droop, heave, edge, stalk, tiptoe, creep, crawl, plod, waddle, drag, stagger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Sensory verbs \/ quiet:<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sigh, murmur, rustle, hum, patter, clink, tinkle, chime, whir, swish, snap, twitter, hiss, crackle, peep, bleat, buzz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Sensory verbs \/ noisy:<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crash, thunder, clap, stomp, beat, squawk, shout, yell, explode, smash, detonate, boom, echo, bark, bawl, clash, smash, jangle, thump, grate, screech, bang, thud, blare<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of tell<\/u><\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Order, command, instruct, dictate, require, insist, warn, caution, decree, mandate, charge, direct, dominate, lead, rule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of like:<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Love, adore, yearn, treasure, worship, prefer, idolise, cherish, admire, enjoy, be fond of, be keen on, be partial to, fancy, care for, appreciate, hold dear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of want:<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desire, crave, covet, yearn for, aspire to, envy, fancy, require, wish for, hanker after, need, lack, miss, aim for, choose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of cover:<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bury, wrap, conceal, mask, veil, hide, cloak, shroud envelope, obscure, blanket, curtain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of throw:<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toss, lob, chuck, heave, fling, pitch, shy, hurl, propel, bowl, cast, drop, project<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><u>Instead of surprise:<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confuse, puzzle, bewilder, baffle, bamboozle, disconcert, flummox, perplex<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have fun, my friends, and happy writing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ultimate guide on how to use verbs in your writing, including vivid verb examples and a handy list of over 333 strong verbs! 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