Shelf is already a verb if used in the context of "to shelf something" or "to put something aside".
Shelf as in the unit on a wall is a noun.
The compound word that ends in "look" is "outlook."
One example of a compound word that ends in "cry" is "butterfly."
One compound word ending with by is......... Driveby!
Compound words that begin or end with the word soft:softbacksoftballsoftboundsoftcoversoftshellsoftware
"Outburst" is a compound word that ends in "burst." It refers to a sudden release of strong emotion or sound.
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bloodbank
snowflake
hotub
underage
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