Common Methods
1. Adding Suffixes:
* -ize: This is the most common suffix, turning nouns and adjectives into verbs.
* Noun: *modern* -> Verb: *modernize*
* Adjective: *active* -> Verb: *activate*
* -ify: Similar to -ize, used for nouns and adjectives.
* Noun: *glory* -> Verb: *glorify*
* Adjective: *simple* -> Verb: *simplify*
2. Adding Prefixes:
* Prefixes like en-, em-, be-, and dis- can be added to nouns and adjectives.
* Noun: *danger* -> Verb: *endanger*
* Adjective: *courage* -> Verb: *encourage*
3. Using a Phrasal Verb:
* This involves combining a verb with a preposition or adverb.
* Noun: *face* -> Verb: *face up to (something)*
* Adjective: *clean* -> Verb: *clean up (something)*
Examples:
* Noun: *beauty* -> Verb: *beautify*
* Adjective: *black* -> Verb: *blacken*
* Noun: *circle* -> Verb: *circle* (already a verb)
* Adjective: *happy* -> Verb: *happify* (less common)
Things to Keep in Mind:
* Not all nouns and adjectives can be directly converted into verbs.
* Some conversions are more common than others.
* Often, verbs are created by adding suffixes and prefixes to other existing verbs.
Ultimately, the conversion of nouns and adjectives into verbs relies on a combination of language evolution and creative use of language.