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What are some action verbs that describes water?

Here are some action verbs that describe water, categorized for different contexts:

Movement and Flow:

* Flow: This is the most basic and common verb to describe water's movement.

* Rush: Implies a strong, rapid flow.

* Gush: A sudden and forceful flow, often from a source.

* Cascade: Describes water falling in a series of steps.

* Pour: To fall in a continuous stream.

* Drizzle: A light, gentle rain.

* Pitter-patter: Describes the sound of light rain.

* Ripple: To move in small waves.

* Surge: To rise and fall in waves.

* Splash: To strike a surface with a sound.

* Ebb: To recede or flow out.

* Flood: To overflow its banks.

* Drench: To soak thoroughly.

States and Changes:

* Freeze: To turn into ice.

* Melt: To turn from ice to liquid.

* Vaporize: To turn into steam.

* Condense: To change from vapor to liquid.

* Evaporate: To change from liquid to vapor.

* Shimmer: To reflect light, making it appear to glimmer.

* Glisten: To shine with a wet, reflective surface.

Other:

* Quench: To satisfy thirst.

* Cleanse: To wash or purify.

* Soak: To absorb liquid.

* Dissolve: To break down and mix with a liquid.

Remember to consider the context when choosing a verb to describe water. The verbs you use can evoke different emotions and imagery!

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