Here are some verb base forms starting with J, along with their definitions and examples for each verb:
- Jab
Definition: to poke or strike quickly
Examples:
- I jabbed the needle.
- The boxer jabbed his opponent.
- She jabbed the button.
- Jail
Definition: to put someone in prison
Examples:
- I jailed the criminal.
- The police jailed the suspect.
- She jailed the offender.
- Jangle
Definition: to make a harsh or unpleasant sound
Examples:
- I jangled the keys.
- The wind jangled the chimes.
- She jangled the nerves.
- Jeopardize
Definition: to put something at risk
Examples:
- I jeopardized my job.
- The decision jeopardized the project.
- She jeopardized her health.
- Jerk
Definition: to move suddenly or violently
Examples:
- I jerked the rope.
- The car jerked forward.
- She jerked away.
- Jest
Definition: to joke or make fun
Examples:
- I jested with my friends.
- The comedian jested about politics.
- She jested about her age.
- Jolt
Definition: to give a sudden shock or surprise
Examples:
- I jolted the door open.
- The news jolted the community.
- She jolted awake.
- Journal
Definition: to write or record something regularly
Examples:
- I journaled my thoughts.
- The scientist journaled her findings.
- She journaled her journey.
- Judge
Definition: to form an opinion or make a decision
Examples:
- I judged the contest.
- The judge judged the case.
- She judged her peers.
- Jumble
Definition: to mix or confuse something
Examples:
- I jumbled the words.
- The puzzle jumbled the letters.
- She jumbled the instructions.
- Jump
Definition: to move quickly or suddenly upward
Examples:
- I jumped the hurdle.
- The athlete jumped the height.
- She jumped for joy.
- Justify
Definition: to give a good reason or excuse
Examples:
- I justified my actions.
- The company justified the price.
- She justified her decision.
- Juxtapose
Definition: to place two things side by side
Examples:
- I juxtaposed the images.
- The artist juxtaposed the colors.
- She juxtaposed the ideas.
