Download and print this list of analytical verbs in English. Analytical verbs can elevate your English writing and speaking and help you dissect information, present arguments, and convey complex thoughts more clearly. But what are analytical verbs? Analytical verbs are action words used to examine, scrutinize, and interpret data or situations. Examples of analytical verbs include ‘analyze,’ ‘compare,’ ‘describe,’ ‘explain,’ ‘review,’ and ‘validate.’