Descriptive Verbs for Locations

Anchor

• The library anchored the bustling town square.

• The library floated in the bustling town square.

• The library sank in the bustling town square.

• The library drifted away from the bustling town square.

Slope

• The log cabin sloped gently down the hill.

• The log cabin was built on a flat surface.

• The log cabin had a steep incline.

• The log cabin was located at the top of the hill.

Rest

• The vineyard estate rested serenely amidst rows of grapevines.

• The vineyard estate was bustling with activity and noise.

• The vineyard estate was abandoned and overgrown with weeds.

• The vineyard estate was transformed into a bustling marketplace.

Settle

• The old farmhouse settled gently in the valley.

• The old farmhouse was built on a hill.

• The old farmhouse was painted bright red.

• The old farmhouse was abandoned for years.

Preside

• To oversee or control something

• To ignore or neglect

• To destroy or ruin

• To create or build

Embrace

• The resort embraced the coastline.

• The resort ignored the coastline.

• The resort built a wall along the coastline.

• The resort avoided the coastline.

Cling

• The ancient castle clung to the cliffs.

• The ancient castle fell from the cliffs.

• The ancient castle was built on the ground.

• The ancient castle floated in the air.

Stand

• The cabin stood tall amidst the dense forest.

• The cabin was built on a hill.

• The cabin was painted blue.

• The cabin was abandoned in the winter.

Skirt

• To surround or edge something

• To wear a type of clothing

• To avoid a topic in conversation

• To travel in a straight line

Tuck

• The little bakery was tucked snugly between two larger buildings.

• The bakery was located in a busy shopping district.

• The bakery was known for its large selection of pastries.

• The bakery was famous for its coffee and tea.