Need some action words that start with R to describe an action, state, or occurrence?
In this article, I’ve put together a list of action words, which are verbs, to help you do exactly that.
Finding the right word can be extremely powerful when describing or explaining something. It’s always worth the time looking for the correct word.
Verbs are action words, you should be able to find the word you’re looking for from the list below:
Action Words That Start With R
Race – compete with another or others to see who is fastest at covering a set course or achieving an objective.
Radiate – emit (energy, especially light or heat) in the form of rays or waves.
Raid – conduct a raid on.
Rain – rain falls.
Raise – lift or move to a higher position or level.
Rake – draw together with a rake or similar implement.
Rally – (of troops) come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion.
Ramble – walk for pleasure in the countryside.
Rap – strike (a hard surface) with a series of rapid audible blows, especially in order to attract attention.
Rapture – (according to some millenarian teaching) transport (a believer) from earth to heaven at the Second Coming of Christ.
Rasp – make a harsh, grating noise.
Rationalize – attempt to explain or justify (behavior or an attitude) with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate.
Rattle – make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds.
Ravage – cause severe and extensive damage to.
Rave – talk incoherently, as if one were delirious or mad.
Ravish – seize and carry off (someone) by force.
Reach – stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something.
React – act in response to something; respond in a particular way.
Read – look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed.
Ready – prepare (someone or something) for an activity or purpose.
Realign – change or restore to a different or former position or state.
Reap – cut or gather (a crop or harvest).
Reappear – appear again.
Reason – think, understand, and form judgments logically.
Reboot – (with reference to a computer system) boot or be booted again.
Rebuff – reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner.
Rebuild – build (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
Recall – bring (a fact, event, or situation) back into one’s mind; remember.
Recede – go or move back or further away from a previous position.
Receive – be given, presented with, or paid (something).
Recommend – put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role.
Reconcile – restore friendly relations between.
Record – set down in writing or some other permanent form for later reference.
Recover – return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
Recycle – convert (waste) into reusable material.
Redden – make or become red.
Redesign – design (something) again or in a different way.
Reduce – make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Refer – mention or allude to.
Refine – remove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process.
Refresh – give new strength or energy to; reinvigorate.
Regard – consider or think of in a specified way.
Rehearse – practice (a play, piece of music, or other work) for later public performance.
Reign – hold royal office; rule as monarch.
Reject – dismiss as inadequate, unacceptable, or faulty.
Rejoice – feel or show great joy or delight.
Relapse – (of a sick or injured person) deteriorate after a period of improvement.
Relax – make or become less tense or anxious.
Remedy – set right (an undesirable situation).
Remove – take (something) away or off from the position occupied.
Repair – restore (something damaged, faulty, or worn) to a good condition.
Replace – take the place of.
Resemble – have a similar appearance to or qualities in common with (someone or something); look or seem like.
Resent – feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance, action, or person).
Respect – admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
Restore – bring back or re-establish (a previous right, practice, or situation).
Result – occur or follow as the consequence of something.
Reunite – come together or cause to come together again after a period of separation or disunity.
Reveal – make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.
Rinse – wash (something) with clean water to remove soap, detergent, dirt, or impurities.
If there are any action words beginning with R that you think are missing from the list, please drop me a comment below and I’ll add them to help others.
Additionally, if you want more action words or verbs starting with other letters of the alphabet, just click one of the letters of the alphabet from the grid below:
Lists of Action Words and Verbs From Other Letters of the Alphabet:
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Phil lives in England, UK, and has around 20 years experience as a professional life, career and executive coach. He started this blog to help others find and define their own self development journey. Blogging about a wide range of topics to help facilitate a better future.