Verbs of Change and Effect

To make something better or enhance its quality

• Improve
• Provoke
• Block
• Degrade

To cause or bring about a change in something

• Paralyze

• Maximize
• Trigger

• Paralyze

To gradually become more advanced or developed over time

• Diminish

• Aggravate
• Block
• Evolve

To make something shorter or reduce in length

• Shorten
• Produce
• Grow
• Strengthen

To eliminate or get rid of something completely

• Eradicate
• Increase
• Conserve
• Worsen

To make something larger or cause it to grow in size or amount

• Maximize

• Increase

• Diminish
• Reduce

To permanently remove or take away something

• Eliminate
• Stimulate
• Decrease
• Protect

To cause damage or injury to something or someone

• Harm
• Foster
• Protect
• Strengthen

To make something smaller or decrease in size, quantity, or intensity

• Modify

• Increase
• Reduce

• Evolve

To help improve or enhance the growth of something

• Foster
• Ruin
• Provoke
• Worsen