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Learn Powerful Business Verbs with a Quiz, Downloadable Worksheet, and More!
- Erin
- Feb 25
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 23
Words shape how we do business. The right verbs can make your message strong, clear, and professional. They help you lead meetings, write better emails, and sound more confident at work.
In this lesson, you’ll learn 10 powerful business verbs that professionals use every day. You’ll see real examples, test yourself with a quiz, and get a downloadable worksheet to practice.
Let's get started!
Choose the correct verb to complete each sentence: 1.
KEY
The correct answer is c) oversees.
OVERSEE
to be in charge of a task or group and make sure everything goes well
The regional manager oversees daily operations at five stores.
She oversees the HR department and handles employee relations.
He was promoted to oversee the customer service team.
OVERSEE a/the PROJECT
to manage a project and check that it is done correctly
The manager oversees a big construction project.
He oversees multiple construction projects at the company.
She was hired to oversee the new marketing project.
2.
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The correct answer is a) allocated.
ALLOCATE
to give something to somebody for a special purpose
The finance team allocated $50,000 for the new advertising campaign.
The HR department allocated more staff to handle the growing number of job applications.
The leadership team is responsible for allocating resources strategically to align with company goals.
ALLOCATE FUNDS
to give money to somebody for a special purpose
The government allocated additional funds to improve public transportation.
The company allocated funds for new computers.
Do you know if the company has allocated funds for new office equipment yet?
3.
KEY
The correct answer is b) revamp.
REVAMP
to change or improve something to make it better
The school plans to revamp the sports program to attract more students.
We need to revamp our office space to make it more comfortable for everyone.
We should revamp the menu to include healthier options.
REVAMP THE BRAND IMAGE
to make changes to the way a company, product, or service looks or feels to make it more appealing or modern
The company hired a consultant to revamp the brand image.
After years of the same look, they decided it was time to revamp the brand image and reach a wider audience.
4.
KEY
The correct answer is b) leverage.
LEVERAGE
to use something in a way that helps you get an advantage
They want to leverage their experience to find a new job.
He knows how to leverage his skills to get better opportunities.
She wants to leverage her connections to get a promotion.
LEVERAGE SOCIAL MEDIA
to use social media platforms to your advantage
The company will leverage social media to advertise new products.
We can leverage social media to share our message with a wider audience.
5.
KEY
The correct answer is d) facilitate.
FACILITATE
to make something easier or help it happen
Good internet facilitates remote work.
The new app facilitates online payments.
The manager facilitated the discussion by asking clear questions.
FACILITATE COMMUNICATION
to make communication easier
The new software facilitates communication between remote teams.
Regular meetings facilitate communication in the office.
Clear instructions facilitate communication with customers.
6.
KEY
The correct answer is d) streamlining.
STREAMLINE
to make something more efficient
The new equipment has helped us streamline production and meet higher demand.
Automating certain steps can streamline the workflow and cut down on errors.
The new leadership structure was designed to streamline decision-making and improve response times.
STREAMLINE THE PROCESS
to simplify and make something more efficient
Streamlining the process will help us get more work done in less time.
Let’s streamline the process so we don’t waste time on unnecessary steps.
Streamlining the process will make everything run more smoothly.
7.
KEY
The correct answer is b) gauge.
GAUGE
to measure something
It’s hard to gauge how customers will react to the price increase.
After the launch, we collected surveys to gauge customer feedback.
Managers regularly gauge performance to see if targets are being met.
GAUGE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
to measure how happy customers are with a service or product
Regular feedback helps us gauge customer satisfaction.
We need to gauge customer satisfaction after each sale.
How do you gauge customer satisfaction in your store?
8.
KEY
The correct answer is a) cultivate.
CULTIVATE
to grow or develop something over time, such as skills, relationships, or an atmosphere
The company wants to cultivate strong relationships with its clients.
It's important to cultivate good habits for success.
They are trying to cultivate a sense of teamwork among the employees.
The manager worked to cultivate a culture of open communication.
They want to cultivate a positive image for the company.
CULTIVATE A POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
to make the workplace a nice and supportive place to work
The boss tries to cultivate a positive work environment by being friendly and helpful.
She wants to cultivate a positive work environment where everyone feels happy.
He works hard to cultivate a positive work environment for his team.
9.
KEY
The correct answer is b) verify.
VERIFY
to check if something is true or correct
Please verify your phone number before logging in.
I need to verify your address before sending the package.
Can you verify the price of this item?
She called the hotel to verify her reservation.
Always verify important details before making a decision.
VERIFY THE INFORMATION
to check if the information is true or correct
Please verify the information in the email.
You should verify the information before sharing it.
The airline verified the information on my ticket.
We verified the information before signing the contract.
10.
KEY
The correct answer is b) accelerate.
ACCELERATE
to make something happen faster
Online sales accelerated during the holiday season.
Strong leadership can accelerate business success.
The new marketing strategy will accelerate brand awareness.
Automation helps accelerate production and reduce costs.
ACCELERATE GROWTH
to make something grow faster or improve more quickly
The company is investing in new technology to accelerate growth.
By opening more stores, the business plans to accelerate growth.
We are looking for ways to accelerate growth in our online market.
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