383 Verbs that Start with I in English • 7ESL

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This reference will guide you through a variety of verbs that start with I. You’ll learn about action verbs and positive verbs, complete with examples. Additionally, there will be a list of verbs that start with I, along with their meanings. This reference is perfect for enhancing your English vocabulary.

Verbs that Start with I

What Are Verbs that Start with I?

A verb comes after the subject of a sentence but before the object. For example, “Zack installs the new software.” In this sentence, “Zack” is the subject, “installs” is the verb showing action, and “the new software” is the object receiving the action of the verb.

I is one of the most common letters in the English language. But have you ever thought about verbs that start with i? Idealize or identity might come to mind, or maybe include or intrude. But are there others?

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Action Verbs that Start with I with Examples

Verbs	Examples
Identify	Can you identify the suspect in this lineup?
Ignore	Please ignore the background noise and focus on my voice.
Illuminate	The sun’s rays illuminated the room, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.
Illustrate	Can you illustrate your point with an example?
Imagine	Imagine a world without poverty.
Imbibe	She likes to imbibe a glass of red wine with her dinner.
Immerse	He likes to immerse himself in a good book on a rainy day.
Impact	The new tax law will impact small businesses.
Implement	We need to implement a new strategy to improve sales.
Implore	I implore you to reconsider your decision.
Impress	Her intelligence and wit impressed everyone in the room.
Improve	He’s been working hard to improve his golf game.
Include	The price of the tour includes all meals and accommodations.
Incorporate	The new design incorporates feedback from customers.
Increase	The company hopes to increase profits next year.
Indicate	The sign indicates that the store is closed.
Induce	The spicy food induced tears in my eyes.
Infiltrate	The spy was able to infiltrate the enemy’s headquarters.
Influence	Her opinions often influence her colleagues.
Inform	Can you please inform me of any changes to the schedule?
Initiate	She was the one who initiated the project.
Innovate	The company is known for its ability to innovate.
Inspect	The inspector will inspect the building for any code violations.
Install	The IT department will install new software on all computers.
Inspire	Her story of overcoming adversity inspired many people.
Instruct	The teacher will instruct the students on how to solve the problem.
Integrate	The new system will integrate with our current software.
Intend	I intend to finish this project by the end of the week.
Interact	The children were encouraged to interact with each other during the game.
Intercept	The police were able to intercept the stolen goods before they were sold.
Interfere	Please do not interfere with the experiment.
Introduce	The host will introduce the guest speaker.
Invent	He’s always inventing new gadgets and gizmos.
Invest	She decided to invest in stocks instead of real estate.
Invite	She was invited to the party last night.
Invoke	The lawyer invoked the right to remain silent.
Involve	The project will involve a lot of research and analysis.
Irritate	The mosquito bite is starting to irritate me.
Isolate	The patient with the contagious disease was isolated in a separate room.
Iterate	The team will iterate the design until it meets all requirements.
Issue	The bank issued a new credit card to the customer.
Itch	The sweater made me itch.
Itemize	The bill was itemized to show all charges.

Positive Verbs that Start with I with Examples

Verbs	Examples
Improve	She wants to improve her writing skills.
Inspire	The speech inspired the audience to take action.
Innovate	The company’s goal is to innovate and bring new products to the market.
Influence	Her words influenced him to change his mind.
Invest	He decided to invest his money in the stock market.
Invigorate	The exercise routine invigorated her body and mind.
Include	The package includes a free gift.
Imagine	She could imagine herself living in a cozy cottage.
Interact	The students interacted with each other during the group activity.
Indulge	She decided to indulge in a bubble bath after a long day.

List of Verbs that Start with I

Ice
Ice-skate
Iconize
Id
Idealize
Ideate
Identify
Idiotize
Idle
Idolatrize
Idolize
Ignify
Ignite
Ignoble
Ignore
Illapse
Illaqueate
Illegalize
Illegitimate
Illegitimatize
Illiberalize
Illighten
Illtreat
Ill-treat
Illude
Illume
Illuminate
Illuminati
Illumination
Illuminator
Illumine
Illuminize
Illure
Illustrate
Image
Imagine
Imbalm
Imban
Imband
Imbank
Imbar
Imbark
Imbarn
Imbase
Imbathe
Imbay
Imbecile
Imbecilitate
Imbed
Imbezzle
Imbibe
Imbitter
Imblaze
Imblazon
Imbody
Imboil
Imbolden
Imborder
Imbosk
Imbosom
Imboss
Imbound
Imbow
Imbowel
Imbower
Imbox
Imbraid
Imbrangle
Imbreed
Imbricate
Imbrown
Imbrue
Imbrute
Imbue
Imitate
Immaterialize
Immerge
Immerse
Immigrate
Immingle
Immix
Immobilize
Immolate
Immortalize
Immunize
Immure
Impact
Impair
Impale
Impanel
Impark
Impart
Impeach
Impede
Impel
Impend
Imperil
Impersonate
Impinge
Implant
Implement
Implicate
Implode
Implore
Imply
Import
Importune
Impose
Impound
Impoverish
Imprecate
Impregnate
Impress
Imprint
Imprison
Improve
Improvise
Impugn
Impute
In
Inable
Inactivate
Inactuate
Inanimate
Inanitiate
Inarch
Inaugur
Inaugurate
Inaurate
Inbarge
Inbind
Inbreathe
Inbreed
Incage
Incandesce
Incanton
Incapacitate
Incapsulate
Incarcerate
Incarn
Incarnadine
Incarnate
Incase
Incask
Incend
Incense
Inch
Inchamber
Inchant
Inchase
Inchest
Inchoate
Incide
Incinerate
Incircle
Incise
Incite
Inclasp
Incline
Inclip
Incloister
Inclose
Include
Incommode
Inconvenience
Incorporate
Increase
Incriminate
Incrust
Incubate
Inculcate
Inculpate
Incur
Incurvate
Indemnify
Indent
Indenture
Index
Indicate
Indict
Indispose
Indite
Individualize
Individuate
Indoctrinate
Indorse
Induce
Induct
Indue
Indulge
Indurate
Industrialize
Indwell
Inebriate
Infatuate
Infect
Infer
Infest
Infiltrate
Infix
Inflame
Inflate
Inflect
Inflict
Influence
Inform
Infract
Infringe
Infuriate
Infuscate
Infuse
Ingest
Ingraft
Ingrain
Ingratiate
Ingurgitate
Inhabit
Inhale
Inhere
Inherit
Inhibit
Inhume
Initial
Initialize
Initiate
Inject
Injure
Ink
Inlay
Innervate
Innovate
Inoculate
Inosculate
Input
Inquire
Inscribe
Inseminate
Insert
Inset
Insinuate
Insist
Insolate
Inspan
Inspect
Inspire
Inspirit
Inspissate
Instal
Install
Instance
Instantiate
Instigate
Instil
Instill
Institute
Institutionalize
Instruct
Instrument
Insufflate
Insulate
Insult
Insure
Integrate
Intellectualize
Intend
Intensify
Inter
Interact
Interbreed
Intercalate
Intercede
Intercept
Interchange
Intercommunicate
Interconnect
Interdepend
Interdict
Interest
Interface
Interfere
Interiorize
Interject
Interlace
Interlard
Interleave
Interlink
Interlock
Interlope
Interlude
Intermarry
Intermediate
Intermingle
Intermit
Intermix
Intern
Internalize
Internationalize
Interpellate
Interpenetrate
Interpolate
Interpose
Interpret
Interrelate
Interrogate
Interrupt
Intersect
Intersperse
Interstratify
Intertwine
Intervene
Interview
Interweave
Intimate
Intimidate
Intonate
Intone
Intoxicate
Intrench
Intrigue
Introduce
Introject
Intromit
Introspect
Introvert
Intrude
Intrust
Intubate
Intuit
Intumesce
Inundate
Inure
Invade
Invaginate
Invalid
Invalidate
Inveigh
Inveigle
Invent
Inventory
Invert
Invest
Investigate
Invigilate
Invigorate
Invite
Invoice
Invoke
Involve
Inweave
Iodinate
Iodize
Ionize
Iridize
Irk
Iron
Irradiate
Irradicate
Irreconcile
Irregulate
Irrigate
Irritate
Irrorate
Irrugate
Irrupt
Is
Islamize
Island
Isle
Isolate
Isomerize
Issue
Italianate
Italianize
Italicize
Itch
Item
Itemise
Itemize
Iterate
Itinerate

Learn more with the list of words that start with I in English.

Verbs that Start with I with their Meanings

Here’s a list of verbs that start with the letter i with their meanings.

Idealize: to perceive as representative of perfection; to see as ideal
Identify: to determine who to what something is
Idolize: to admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively.
Ignite: to catch fire or cause to catch fire
Ill-treat: to act cruelly towards (a person or animal)
Imitate: to take or follow closely as a model
Immure: to close or confine (someone) against their will
Impart: to make (information) known
Implement: to put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.
Impose: to force (an unwelcoming decision or ruling) on someone
Imprint: to impress or stamp (a mark or outline) on a surface
Improvise: to create and perform (music, drama, or verse, spontaneously or without preparation.
Impute: to represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done or possessed by someone; attribute.
Incense: to perfume with incense or a similar fragrance
Incise: to mark or decorate (an object or surface) with a cut or cuts.
Incur: to become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one’s own behavior or actions.
Indemnify: to compensate (someone) for harm or loss.
Induce: to succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something.
Infer: to deduce or conclude (something) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
Inflect: to change the form of (a word) to express a particular grammatical function or attribute, typically tense, mood, person, number, and gender.
Infringe: to actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.)
Infuse: to fill; pervade
Ingratiate: to bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them
Inhabit: to (of a person, animal, or group) live in or occupy (a place or environment).
Inhibit: to hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
Innovate: to make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.
Inoculate: to treat with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease, vaccinate.
Inquire: to ask for information from someone.
Instigate: to bring about or initiate (an action or event).
Instill: to gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude) in a person’s mind.
Institute: to introduce or establish (a scheme, undertaking, or policy).
Instruct: to tell or order someone to do something, especially in a formal or official way.
Insure: to arrange for compensation in the event of damage to or loss of (property), or injury to or the death of (someone), in exchange for regular payments to a company or to the state.
Integrate: to combine (one thing) with another to form a whole.
Intend: to have (a course of action) as one’s purpose or intention; plan.
Inter: to place (a corpse) in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites.
Intercede: intervene on behalf of another.
Interlace: to cross or be crossed intricately together; interweave.
Interpolate: to insert (something of a different nature) into something else.
Interpose: to place or insert between one thing and another.
Intervene: to take part in something so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.
Intone: to say or recite with little rise and fall of the pitch of the voice.
Intrigue: to arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
Inundate: to overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
Invigorate: to give strength or energy to.
Invoke: to call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.
Irrigate: to supply water to (land or crops) to help growth, typically by means of channels.
Irritate: to make (someone) annoyed or a little angry.
Isolate: to cause (a person or place) to be or remain alone or apart from others.
Iterate: to perform or utter repeatedly.

With this varying list of “i” verbs, your vocabulary can impart a sense of intellect and insure confidence in your written and spoken communication.

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