* Many words are already verbs: Many words function as verbs without needing any suffixes. Examples: "run", "jump", "sing", "eat", "think".
* Suffixes can have multiple effects: Suffixes can create verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs, depending on the base word and the suffix.
Here are some common suffixes that can turn nouns or adjectives into verbs, but not always:
* -ize: This suffix is frequently used to turn nouns or adjectives into verbs. Examples:
* modern (adjective) -> modernize (verb)
* global (adjective) -> globalize (verb)
* legal (adjective) -> legalize (verb)
* hospital (noun) -> hospitalize (verb)
* -ify: Similar to "-ize", this suffix can create verbs. Examples:
* simple (adjective) -> simplify (verb)
* beautiful (adjective) -> beautify (verb)
* intense (adjective) -> intensify (verb)
* -en: This suffix can also be used to turn adjectives into verbs. Examples:
* weak (adjective) -> weaken (verb)
* strong (adjective) -> strengthen (verb)
* deep (adjective) -> deepen (verb)
* -ate: This suffix often creates verbs from nouns or adjectives. Examples:
* activist (noun) -> activate (verb)
* concentrate (noun) -> concentrate (verb)
* validate (noun) -> validate (verb)
Important note: These are just some examples, and the specific effects of suffixes can vary depending on the context. There are many other suffixes that can be used to create verbs, and some words may have multiple forms with different suffixes.
The best way to determine if a suffix turns a word into a verb is to look up the word in a dictionary or online resource.