Resume Power Verbs S through Z
This page provides resume power verbs for letters S through Z. Strong action verbs can really help drive home your previous success and career achievements. Often Times, we draw a blank on which verbs to use. This page provides an alphabetical index of power verbs that can be used in a resume, mainly to start action oriented statements. Content is contributed by ResumeEdge.com
Though keywords may impress a computer enough to get your resume to the hiring manager's desk, you still have to impress that live human being enough to keep it out of the trash.
As any writer will tell you, the key to compelling prose lies in the action words: verbs. Below you will find a comprehensive list of power verbs that will make your resume stand out from the pack.
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Power Verbs A-H | Power Verbs I - R | Power Verbs S - Z
| S |
Synonyms |
T |
Synonyms |
| safeguarded |
assure, cover, defend |
tabulated |
catalogued, classified, ordered |
| salvaged |
deliver, reclaim, save |
tackled |
accepted, attacked, undertook |
| saved |
regain, rescue, retrieve |
talked |
spoke, conversed, articulated |
| scanned |
browse, check, skim |
tallied |
computed, summed, inventoried |
| scheduled |
appoint, engage, slate |
targeted |
aimed, focused, attempted |
| screened |
cloak, cover, shield |
tasted |
tried, savored, sampled |
| sculptured |
carve, fashion, hue |
taught |
educated, coached, explained |
| searched |
examine, probe, scour |
teamed |
affiliated, cooperated, coordinated |
| secured |
defend, guard, protect |
tempered |
abated, mitigated, softened |
| seized |
clasp, embrace, snag |
tended |
cared for, minded, oversaw |
| selected |
choose, cull, mark |
terminated |
aborted, discontinued, finished |
| sent |
advance, dispatched, remit |
tested |
evaluated, assessed, analyzed |
| separated |
cleave, detach, divide |
testified |
affirmed, corroborated, swore |
| sequenced |
assort, classify, group |
tied |
bound, fastened, united |
| served |
aid, deal, provide |
took |
acquired, accepted, seized |
| serviced |
correct, focused, mend |
topped |
surpassed, bested, outshined |
| set up |
arrange, begin, start |
totaled |
summed, calculated, figured |
| settled |
achieve, complete, end |
traced |
hunted, followed, chased |
| shaped |
configure, frame, profile |
tracked |
pursued, followed, shadowed |
| shared |
assign, dispense, ration |
trained |
prepared, coached, instructed |
| sharpened |
edge, hone, taper |
transcribed |
recorded, reproduced, rewrote |
| shipped |
direct, export, send |
transformed |
revolutionized, reformed, mutated |
| shortened |
abridge, compress, reduce |
transitioned |
developed, evolved, progressed |
| showed |
appear, disclose, unveil |
translated |
interpreted, deciphered, paraphrased |
| signed |
abandon, cede, yield |
transmitted |
broadcast, dispatched, conveyed |
| simplified |
clarify, decipher, explained |
traveled |
journeyed, ventured, explored |
| simulated |
ape, copy, imitate |
treated |
conducted, managed, served |
| sketched |
craft, draw, make |
trimmed |
clipped, cropped, truncated |
| slashed |
cut, incise, sever |
tripled |
increased, inflated, multiplied |
| smoothed |
clear, even, refine |
troubleshot |
serviced, repaired, corrected |
| solicited |
claim, demand, refer |
turned |
altered, modified, transformed |
| sold |
barter, contract, vend |
tutored |
taught, coached, trained |
| solidified |
compact, condense, set |
typed |
classified, categorized, transcribed |
| solved |
clarify, decide, settle |
U |
|
| sorted |
classify, grade, group |
uncovered |
bear, display, expose |
| sourced |
begin, create, start |
underlined |
accentuate, emphasize, feature |
| sparked |
excite, inspire, kindle |
underscored |
highlight, stress, underline |
| spearheaded |
attend, show, usher |
undertook |
commit, devote, endeavor |
| specialized |
practice, study, trained |
underwrote |
endorse, consent, finance |
| specified |
cite, decide, itemize |
unearthed |
delve, excavate, expose |
| speculated |
consider, suspect, theorize |
unified |
arrange, integrate, orchestrate |
| spent |
confer, deplete, waste |
united |
ally, commingle, unify |
| spoke |
allege, assert, state |
updated |
refresh, renew, restore |
| sponsored |
buoy, champion, promote |
upgraded |
boost, elevate, advance |
| spurred |
advance, aid, urge |
upheld |
aid, endorse, maintain |
| staffed |
employ, crew, retain |
urged |
compel, incite, recommend |
| standardized |
adjust, institute, order |
used |
consume, exercise, utilize |
| started |
begin, order, make |
utilized |
employ, handle, use |
| steered |
conduct, direct, guide |
V |
|
| stimulated |
elate, incite, prod |
validated |
certify, endorse, verify |
| streamlined |
focus, gather, organize |
valued |
laud, revere, treasure |
| strengthened |
brace, cheer, restore |
vaulted |
ascend, hurtle, surpass |
| stretched |
amplify, extend, widen |
verbalized |
express, state, utter |
| structured |
build, create, make |
verified |
certify, justify, validate |
| studied |
consider, ponder, watch |
viewed |
consider, deem, judge |
| submitted |
enter, give, refund |
visualized |
deem, foresee, suppose |
| succeeded |
accomplish, complete, finish |
voiced |
announce, declare, proclaim |
| suggested |
broach, commend, convey |
volunteered |
advance, offer, suggest |
| summarized |
abridge, convey, cut |
W |
|
| supervised |
administer, control, manage |
weathered |
brave, endure, overcome |
| supplied |
cater, deliver, furnish |
weighed |
contemplate, consider, evaluate |
| supported |
buoy, aid, promote |
widened |
augment, broaden, expand |
| surpassed |
exceed, outrank, top |
withstood |
bear, brave, weather |
| surveyed |
access, case, inspect |
won |
achieve, conquer, prevail |
| swayed |
bend, incline, lean |
worked |
labor, manage, toil |
| swept |
accomplish, complete, won |
wove |
blend, incorporate, interlace |
| symbolized |
denote, embody, suggest |
wrote |
author, compose, create |
| synthesized |
arrange, blend, integrate |
Y |
|
| systemized |
array, design, frame |
yielded |
accrue, earn, generate |
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