TALKING BUSINESS Employment, management and marketing: VERBS

VERBS

Apply /əˈplaɪ/

Ex: All employees must apply in writing if they wish to request a holiday.

Compete /kəmˈpiːt/

Ex: I had to compete against some very good candidates to get the job, so I was really pleased.

To be promoted

Ex: I’ve recently been promoted and now I’m in charge of several advertising campaigns.

Earn /ɜːn/

Ex: I need to earn more money so that I can buy that new computer.

Endorse /ɪnˈdɔːs/

Ex: To gain credibility, many cosmetic companies have persuaded dermatologists and pharmacists to endorse their brands.

Request /rɪˈkwest/

Ex: All employees must apply in writing if they wish to request a holiday.

Invest (in) /ɪnˈvest/

 Ex: I would like to increase my income so I’m going to invest in some shares.

Retire /rɪˈtaɪə(r)/

Ex: He retired the same year that I started.

Persuade /pəˈsweɪd/

Ex: To gain credibility, many cosmetic companies have persuaded dermatologists and pharmacists to endorse their brands.