[header] How to change a verb to a noun [title] Add "-ance " or "-ence " to verbs. [step] A wide variety of verbs can be changed to nouns with the addition of the suffixes "-ance " or "-ence. " for example, the verb " appear " can become " appearance. 
" the verb " resist " can become " resistance. " [substeps] For example, look at the sentence, " he appeared on many talk shows while promoting his book.