1. afford: I can't afford to buy a new car right now. 2. agree: We all agreed to meet at the park for a picnic. 3. appear: The sun appeared from behind the clouds, brightening up the sky. 4. arrange: I need to arrange a meeting with my colleagues to discuss the project. 5. ask: He asked me for directions to the nearest train station. 6. care: I don't care about what others think of me, I'm happy being myself. 7. choose: She hesitated for a moment before choosing the blue dress. 8. demand: The protesters demanded justice for the victims of the crime. 9. expect: I expect him to arrive on time for the meeting. 10. fail: Despite studying hard, he failed the exam. 11. hesitate: She hesitated before jumping into the cold water. 12. hope: I hope to travel the world someday. 13. learn: He wants to learn how to play the guitar. 14. manage: She managed to finish the project before the deadline. 15. mean: What do you mean by that statement? 16. need: I need to buy groceries for the week. 17. offer: He offered to help me with my homework. 18. plan: We are planning a trip to the beach next month. 19. promise: She promised to call me later in the evening. 20. refuse: He refused to accept the job offer.