5 material nouns with crazy usage as verbs!

2023년 5월 4일

Creating the verb forms of a noun is a fairly simple task. Although, some verbs have meanings far from their original verbs.

Here are some interesting ones-

Tape(like duct tape)

V-record (sound or pictures) on audio or video tape or by digital means.

For example: "It is not public who taped the event."

Fan(like ceiling fan)

V- cause (a belief or emotion) to become stronger or more widespread.

For example: "A rumor fanned by the press."

Wire(like copper wire)

V- send (money) to someone

For example: "He was expecting a fraud to wire him $13."

Table(like a wooden table)

V- postpone consideration of.

For example: "I'd like the plans to be tabled for the next few nights."

Chair(like a wooden chair)

V- act as chairperson of or preside over (an organization, meeting, or public event).

For example: "The debate was chaired by the head of the hikers' gang."

Let's see if we can add some more. Type your findings in the comment.

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