A Nice List of 275 Verbs that Start with N in English • 7ESL (2025)

Last updated on May 29, 2024 by Liam Daniel

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There is a great number of ways to describe an action and e have verbs to thank for that. If you want to be able to tell someone what you are doing then you must master the usage of verbs. Verbs are words that describe a non-static occurrence, otherwise known as an action. There are many verbs but you need not worry because when learning anything new, always remember that chunking is your best friend.

To aid us in our quest of learning English, we shall learn about verbs. Primarily, verbs that start with N.

Verbs that Start with N

What Are Verbs that Start with N?

What exactly are verbs that start with N? Well, they come in a variety of different forms and meanings. For example, the word negotiate is a verb that starts with N. When you negotiate, you are trying to get a good deal out of a situation. Countries negotiate with the US in hopes that they will be able to exercise some level of sovereignty. You negotiate with your boss when you want a pay raise.

Your negotiations could end poorly if what you are asking for is negated. Negated is another of the verbs that start with N. If you are denied what you want then someone has negated your chance at happiness. Up until now, our examples have been pretty serious but that need not be the case.

There are verbs that start with N that aren’t serious business. For example, nestle, to nestle is to settle or lie comfortably into something. We all love to nestle into bed after a long hard day of work. Nestle is such a comforting word, that it was chosen to be the name of one of the biggest corporations in the world. You might have heard of the Nestle corporation due to their exploitative handling of water.

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Action Verbs that Start with N with Examples

Verbs	Examples
Navigate	She navigated through the crowded streets to get to the museum.
Narrate	The author narrated the story with great detail.
Narrow	The path narrowed as they continued up the mountain.
Necessitate	His injury necessitated a visit to the hospital.
Negate	His argument was negated by the evidence presented.
Negotiate	The diplomats negotiated a peace treaty between the two countries.
Nest	The bird nested in the tree outside my window.
Network	She was able to network with other entrepreneurs and establish valuable connections for her business.
Nominate	The party nominated him as their candidate for president.
Normalize	The therapist helped her normalize her emotions.
Note	He noted the important points of the lecture in his notebook.
Notify	The school will notify parents of any schedule changes.
Nourish	The mother nourished her baby with breast milk.
Nudge	She nudged her friend to get her attention.
Nullify	The court nullified the contract due to a technicality.
Number	The pages of the book were numbered sequentially.
Nurse	The mother nursed her sick child back to health with homemade chicken soup.
Nuzzle	The puppy nuzzled its nose into my hand.

Positive Verbs that Start with N with Examples

Verbs	Examples
Nourish	Eating a healthy diet can nourish your body.
Nurture	She nurtures her plants carefully.
Navigate	He navigated the maze successfully.
Notice	I notice that you’ve cut your hair.
Negotiate	The two sides negotiated a settlement.
Normalize	It’s important to normalize mental health issues.
Nominate	She was nominated for an Academy Award.
Network	He networked with other professionals at the conference.

List of Verbs that Start with N

There are many verbs that start with N and you’d be surprised to find out that most of the verbs are serious in nature. Certainly more serious than nestling. Below is a list of verbs that start with N that you will need in everyday life.

Narrate
Name
Nationalize
Navigate
Need
Nibble
Nod
Nab
Nag
Nail
Narrow
Nasalize
Naturalize
Nauseate
Necessitate
Neglect
Negotiate
Neigh
Nest
Nestle
Neutralize
Nickname
Nip
Nitrify
Nomadize
Nominate
Normalize
Nose
Notch
Note
Notice
Notify
Nourish
Numb
Number
Nurse
Nut
Nap
Natter
Neaten
Needle
Negate
Nettle
Network
Neuter
Nick
Niggle
Nitpick
Nonconform
Notarize
Notate
Novelize
Nudge
Nullify
Numerate
Nurture
Nuzzle
Nix
Nom
Neal
Neap
Nanny
Nake
Necromance
Nib
Netsplit
Nodulate
Niggerize
Niello
Nutrify
Newvamp
Nonconcur
Nuddle
Noodge
Nihilate
Nostrificate
Narrowcast
Nay
Nicodemus
Nidder
Neovascularize
Nidify
Nape
Nighen
Necropsy
Nuclearize
Nadir
Noun
Nomenclate
Nitrocarburize
Napoo
Nictate
Nosh
Narcotize
Normativize
Nemmine
Nudzh
Norther
Namedrop
Namecheck
Necrobump
Nonsuit
Nazify
Nobble
Newcreate
Newmodel
Nantle
Nesslerize
Namefag
Nerf
Nifong
Narrativize
Neg
Nidate
Noy
Namespace
Nait
Nuance
Nebulize
Nerve
Noseride
Nounize
Noogie
Nig
Nosegrind
Norwegianize
Noctivagate
Nurn
Nursemaid
Nappy
Neeze
Nigh
Nob
Ninja
Nictitate
Noseprint
Nondimensionalize
Nonsense
Nuss
Nerdify
Necro
Nectar
Necrotize
Novate
Nanofabricate
Noose
Norm
Newmodelize
Newmake
Neuroticize
Niff
Nominalize
Nill
Noseslide
Net
Nicen
Nigger
Negative
Nymshift
Nigerianize
Newmould
Neven
Nammus
Nympho
Nuke
Nurl
Necropost
Newgroup
Nousle
Nim
Netsurf
Noise
Nash
Noctambulate
Necrose
Nurdle
Nixtamalize
Near
Nutate
Nark
Nobilitate
New
Noddle
Nock
Neshen
Nonsensify
Nitrogenate
Niggard
Neurotransmit
Noodle
Nither
Niblick
Nobblerize
Nonplus
Narcissize
Nether
Nice
Newfront
Neoterize
Noncuple
Negrify
Nucleate
Nutshot
Netflix
Null
Nitrogenize
Namaste
Nidificate
Namesake
Nance
Nott
Naken
Nub
Naysay
Naphthalize
Nostrify
Nutshell
Nitrosate
Navvy
Nutcrack
Norn
Nucleoporate
Negrofy
Nitrosylate
Neotenize
Neuroimage
Nephrectomize
Newcoin
Nog
Negativize
Nosedive
Nodalize
North
Nett
Neologize
Nipponize
Nicker
Nutmeg
Nickel
Newcast
Nostalgize
Nesh
Nubble
Negroize
Nickelize
Nitrate
Nuncupate
Narc
Nudle
Nuncle
Neuromodulate
Newform
Noclip
Newfashion
Nanoimprint
Nivellate
Nappe
Nack
Napalm
Neighbor
Noon
Neglects
Napped
Narrowed
Nature
Nearing
Noticing
Neese
Nagging
Numbering
Netted
Negotiated
Nullified
Nominated
Nursed

Verbs that Start with N with their Meanings

Narrate: when you narrate something you are giving a spoken or written account of something or someone.
Name: to name something is to assign a title or moniker to an object, person, place, or idea.
Nationalize: something is nationalized when it becomes property or a member of a nation.
Navigate: to navigate is to make your way through a situation or location.
Need: when you need something then your existence depends on obtaining it.
Nibble: to nibble is to take small bites out of something.
Nod: you nod when you agree with someone by moving your head up and down.

Verbs that start with N should be a topic that you are now familiar with. Don’t be afraid to name them in your everyday life. Don’t neglect your newly acquired skills by not using them. You worked hard and as the saying goes, “use it or lose it”.

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