Strong Verbs: to get
buy
Verb
to get (something) by paying money for it
buy
I'd like to buy an iPad, but they're very expensive.
collect
Verb
to get (similar things) and bring them together as a hobby
collects
My brother collects figurines. He lines them all up on a shelf in his room.
earn
Verb
to get (money, a salary, etc.) for work that you have done
earn
I earned some extra cash over the summer.
gather
Verb
to choose and collect (things)
gathering
We've spent the afternoon gathering firewood. Do you think we have enough?
grab
Verb
to take or get (something) in a quick and informal way
grab
We can go in a second, I just need to grab my keys.
inherit
Verb
to receive (money, property, etc.) from someone when that person dies
inherited
This is the camera I inherited from my grandfather. It means a lot to me.
receive
Verb
be given something
received
I received a present from my friend on my birthday. I wonder what it is!
retrieve
Verb
to get and bring (something) back from a place
retrieves
My dog loves to play fetch. I throw his toy as far away as I can and she retrieves it.
score
Verb
to succeed in acquiring something
score
We scored tickets to the big game tonight. Do you want one?
win
Verb
to get (something, such as a prize) by achieving victory in a fight, contest, game, etc.
won
I won a stuffed animal at the carnival.
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