3Rd Grade Math Power Verbs

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add

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to find the sum of (often fol. by up): Add this column of figures. Add up the grocery bills.

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compare

Back 2

to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences: t

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count

Back 3

o check over (the separate units or groups of a collection) one by one to determine the total number; add up;

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demonstrate

Back 4

to describe, explain, or illustrate by examples, specimens, experiments, or the like: to demonstrate the force of gravity by dropping an object.

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divide

Back 5

" to separate into parts, groups, sections, etc."

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evaluate

Back 6

to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of; assess: to evaluate the results of an experiment.

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explain

Back 7

" to give an explanation"

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generate

Back 8

to bring into existence; cause to be; produce.

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identify

Back 9

to associate (one or oneself) with another person or a group of persons by identification.

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model

Back 10

a standard or example for imitation or comparison.

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multiply

Back 11

to make many or manifold; increase the number, quantity, etc., of

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order

Back 12

o arrange (the elements of a set) so that if one element precedes another, it cannot be preceded by the other or by elements that the other precedes.

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recognize

Back 13

to identify from knowledge of appearance or characteristics: I recognized him from the description. They recognized him as a fraud.

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subtract

Back 14

Mathematics. to take (one number or quantity) from another; deduct

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understand

Back 15

to perceive the meaning of; grasp the idea of; comprehend:

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construct

Back 16

to build or form by putting together parts; frame; devise

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establish

Back 17

to show to be valid or true; prove: to establish the facts of the matter.

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estimate

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to form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the worth, amount, size, weight, etc., of; calculate approximately

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measure

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" the extent, dimensions, quantity, etc., of something, ascertained esp. by comparison with a standard"

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select

Back 20

to make a choice; pick

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analyze

Back 21

to examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results, etc.

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build

Back 22

to mold, form, or create:

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classify

Back 23

to arrange or organize by classes; order according to class.

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describe

Back 24

to tell or depict in written or spoken words; give an account of: He described the accident very carefully

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identify

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to associate (one or oneself) with another person or a group of persons by identification.

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express

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to represent by a symbol, character, figure, or formula: to express water as H2

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extend

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to stretch, draw, or arrange in a given direction, or so as to reach a particular point, as a cord, wall, or line of troops.

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use

Back 28

to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of

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collect

Back 29

to gather together; assemble: The professor collected the students' exams.

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conduct

Back 30

to direct in action or course; manage; carry on: to conduct a meeting; to conduct a test.

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construct

Back 31

Geometry. to draw (a figure) fulfilling certain given conditions.

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interpret

Back 32

to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate

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match

Back 33

to fit together, as two things: to match the pieces of a puzzle.

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organize

Back 34

to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, esp. for united action: to organize a committee.

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support

Back 35

to corroborate (a statement, opinion, etc.): Leading doctors supported his testimony.

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translate

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Mathematics. to perform a translation on (a set, function, etc.).