-
7/27/2019 Word Formation - Verb
1/8
WORD FORMATION:
VERBS
By:
Mamik Slamet Asrori, S.Pd.
-
7/27/2019 Word Formation - Verb
2/8
VERBS
Verbs have traditionally been defined as words
that show action or state of being. Often,
prefixes and suffixes (affixes) will signify that a
word is a verb.
Prefix Root Suffix Verb
En- Courage Encourage
Simple -fy Simplify
-
7/27/2019 Word Formation - Verb
3/8
Adding Prefix
A verb can be formed from noun, adjective or verb
itself. The most common prefixes used to form new
verbs in academic English are: re-, en-, dis-, over-, un-,
mis-, out-.Example:
Enlarge
Discover Unfold
Revisit
-
7/27/2019 Word Formation - Verb
4/8
Adding Suffix
The most common suffixes which can form a
verb from another word are: -ize, -en, -ate, -
(i)fy.
Example:
Organize
Brighten Fabricate
Simplify
-
7/27/2019 Word Formation - Verb
5/8
Example
Prefix + VerbPrefix Meaning Examples
re- again or back restructure, revisit, reappear, rebuild,
refinance
dis-reverses the meaning
of the verb
disappear, disallow, disarm, disconnect,
discontinue
over- too much overbook, oversleep, overwork
un-reverses the meaning
of the verbunbend, uncouple, unfasten
mis- badly or wrongly mislead, misinform, misidentify
out- more or better thanothers
outperform, outbid
be- make or cause befriend, belittle
co- together co-exist, co-operate, co-own
-
7/27/2019 Word Formation - Verb
6/8
Example
Prefix + VerbPrefix Meaning Examples
co- together co-exist, co-operate, co-own
de- do the opposite of devalue, deselect
fore- earlier, before foreclose, foreseeinter- between interact,
intermix, interface
pre- before pre-expose, prejudge, pretest
sub- under/below subcontract, subdivide
trans- across, over transform, transcribe, transplant
under- not enoughunderfund, undersell, undervalue,
underdeveloped
-
7/27/2019 Word Formation - Verb
7/8
Example
Suffix
Suffix used to form verbs with the meaning "cause
to be".
Suffix Examples
-ize stabilize, characterize, symbolize, visualize,
specialize
-ate differentiate, liquidate, pollinate, duplicate,
fabricate
-fy classify, exemplify, simplify, justify
-en awaken, fasten, shorten, moisten
-
7/27/2019 Word Formation - Verb
8/8
Exercise
1. I'm studying medicine. I want to ___________ in genetics.
(SPECIAL)
2. This photograph is too small. Can you _________ it for me?
(LARGE)
3. He loves insects. He can _________ over 50 different types
ofbeetle.(IDENTITY)
4. There are a lot of accidents on this road. The council should
_________
it. (WIDTH)5. The time we spent apart only _________ my love for
him. (STRONG)
6. His speech was too long. He should have _____________ it.
(SHORT)
7. He always thinks he's right. He never _________ for his
mistakes.(APOLOGY)
8. I think the government should _________ alcohol.
(CRIMINAL)
9. Thank you for the flowers you sent last month. They really
_________ upmy room. (BRIGHT)
10. The film "The Ring ___________ me. I couldn't sleep for
days. (TERROR)
