Based on a computer analysis of millions of words in construction contracts and project management manuals, here are the TOP 20 VERBS used most frequently.
Which do you already know? Which do you want to learn more about?
1.include
2.require
3.provide
4.perform
5.prepare
6.complete
7.determine
8.specify
9.involve
10.establish
11.identify
12.follow
13.ensure
14.submit
15.develop
16.affect
17.define
18.obtain
19.describe
20.cover
Here are some more basic/easy verbs that were common, but not included:
- have
- use
- make
- do
- need
- take