Phrasal Verb Flashcards
(133 cards)
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take
To accept or agree to do a task or responsibility.
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Take on
Example: She decided to take on the project despite its challenging nature.
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take
To remove something quickly, or for a plane to leave the ground.
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Take off
Example: He took off his jacket before entering the warm room.
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take
To start or begin a hobby, activity, or course of study.
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Take up
Example: She took up painting as a way to express her creativity.
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take
To assume control or responsibility from someone else.
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Take over
Example: After the manager resigned, she took over the leadership of the team.
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take
To understand or comprehend something, or to deceive someone.
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Take in
Example: The lecture was complex, but she managed to take in most of the information.
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take
To remove something from a place, or to go out to a restaurant for a meal.
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Take out
Example: He took out a book from the library before heading home.
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take
To write or record information, or to dismantle something.
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Take down
Example: Please take down these important points during the meeting.
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Q
take
To return something to its original place or to retract a statement.
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Take back
Example: I need to take back the borrowed tools to my neighbor.
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take
To disassemble or break something into its individual parts.
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Take apart
Example: He took apart the old computer to fix the hardware issue.
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take
To look after or attend to something or someone.
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Take care of
Example: She promised to take care of her friend’s pet while they were away.
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take
To perceive or mistake someone or something as something
else.
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Take for
Example: Don’t take her shyness for arrogance; she’s just introverted.
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take
To resemble or inherit characteristics from a family member.
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Take after
Example: The child takes after his father in terms of appearance and personality.
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give
To stop trying or attempting to do something.
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Give up
Example: After many failed attempts, he decided to give up on learning to play the guitar.
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give
To yield or surrender, especially in an argument or disagreement.
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Give in
Example: Despite his reluctance, he eventually gave in to his friend’s request to join the party.
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give
To give something as a gift or for free.
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Give away
Example: They often give away free samples of their new products at the store.
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give
To return something that was borrowed or taken from someone.
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Give back
Example: I need to give back the book I borrowed from the library last week.
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give
To distribute or hand out something to people.
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Give out
Example: They will give out the event tickets at the entrance.
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give
To emit or produce something, such as a smell or light.
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Give off
Example: The flowers give off a pleasant fragrance in the garden.
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give
To dedicate time or effort to something.
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Give over
Example: She decided to give over her weekends to volunteering at the local shelter.
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give
To succumb or yield to someone’s demands or desires.
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Give in to
Example: After much persuasion, she finally gave in to her friend’s request for a loan.
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give
To stop having hope or belief in the success of something or someone.
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Give up on
Example: The team didn’t give up on their injured teammate and continued to support him.
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give
To become exhausted or run out of something.
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Give out
Example: The batteries in the remote control gave out, so I had to replace them.
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give
To yield or make room for something or someone.
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Give way
Example: The old bridge started to give way under the weight of the heavy trucks.
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give
To attempt or test something to see how it works or how it goes.
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Give something a try
Example: She decided to give painting a try and discovered a new hobby.
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**bring**
To mention or raise a topic in conversation or discussion.
Bring up
Example: She brought up the idea of organizing a charity event during the meeting.
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**bring**
To cause or make something happen.
Bring about
Example: The new law is expected to bring about positive changes in the community
Their collective efforts brought about positive changes in the community.
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**bring**
To bring someone or something with you when going somewhere.
Bring along
Example: Don’t forget to bring along your umbrella; it might rain later.
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**bring**
To produce or reveal something, often referring to a quality or emotion.
Bring out
Example: The music brought out a sense of nostalgia in the audience
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**bring**
To lower or reduce something, such as prices or a person’s spirits.
Bring down
Example: The new policy aims to bring down the costs of healthcare services.
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**bring**
To succeed in accomplishing a difficult task or achieving a goal.
Bring off
Example: Against all odds, they brought off a spectacular performance.
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**bring**
To produce or reveal something, often referring to a quality or emotion.
Bring out
Example: The music brought out a sense of nostalgia in the audience.
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**bring**
To move a schedule or appointment to an earlier time or date.
Bring forward
Example: Due to a conflict, they decided to bring the meeting forward by one hour.
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**bring**
To introduce or bring something new, or to earn money or profits.
Bring in
Example: The company plans to bring in a new line of products next year.
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**bring**
To revive someone who is unconscious or help them regain consciousness.
Bring to
Example: The lifeguard quickly brought the drowning swimmer to after the rescue.
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**bring**
To cause someone to show a particular emotion or reaction.
Bring out in
Example: The surprise party brought her out in laughter and tears of joy.
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**bring**
To reveal or uncover information or a situation that was previously unknown.
Bring to light
Example: The investigation brought to light new evidence that led to the arrest.
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**bring**
To include or accompany something or someone.
Bring along with
Example: He brought along his guitar to the camping trip for some musical entertainment.
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**turn**
To increase in volume or intensity, or to arrive or appear unexpectedly.
Turn up
Example: Please turn up the music; we can barely hear it.
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**turn**
To decrease in volume, intensity, or level, or to refuse an offer or request.
Turn down
Example: He turned down the invitation to the party as he had other plans.
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**turn**
To activate or start a device or machine, or to become emotionally hostile towards someone.
Turn on
Example: She turned on the TV to watch her favorite show.
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**turn**
To deactivate or stop a device or machine, or to cause someone to lose interest.
Turn off
Example: He turned off the lights before going to bed.
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**turn**
To reverse direction or position, or to improve a situation.
Turn around
Example: With the new management, the company’s financials started to turn around.
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**turn**
To attend an event, or to be discovered or revealed.
Turn out
Example: Many people turned out to support the charity fundraiser.
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**turn**
To go to bed or go back home, or to submit or hand over something.
Turn in
Example: It’s late; I think I’ll turn in for the night.
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**turn**
To rotate or flip something, or to transfer or give responsibility to someone else.
Turn over
Example: The chef turned over the pancakes to cook the other side.
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**turn**
To be found or discovered unexpectedly, or to arrive at a place.
Turn up
Example: The missing keys turned up in the jacket pocket.
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**turn**
To refuse entry or admission, or to avert one’s gaze or attention.
Turn away
Example: The club bouncer turned away those without proper identification.
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**turn**
To transform or change from one state or form to another.
Turn into
Example: The caterpillar will eventually turn into a butterfly.
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**turn**
To seek help, advice, or support from someone or something.
Turn to
Example: During difficult times, she turned to her friends for comfort.
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**come**
Meaning: To arise or occur, or to approach someone or something unexpectedly.
Come up - Example: A sudden opportunity came up, and he decided to take it.
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**come**
Meaning: To descend or move to a lower position or level.
Come down - Example: The snowstorm caused several tree branches to come down.
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**come**
Meaning: To enter or arrive at a place, or to be available in different sizes or colors.
Come in - Example: Please come in and have a seat.
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**come**
Meaning: To exit or emerge from a place, or to be published or released.
Come out - Example: The sun came out after the rain stopped.
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**come**
Meaning: To encounter or find something unexpectedly, or to make a particular impression.
Come across - Example: While hiking, they came across a beautiful waterfall.
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**come**
Meaning: To acquire or obtain something, or to visit casually.
Come by - Example: Can you come by my office later to discuss the project?
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**come**
Meaning: To visit someone’s place or home.
Come over - Example: She came over for a cup of tea and a chat.
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**come**
Meaning: To detach or be removed from something, or to happen as planned.
Come off - Example: The handle of the suitcase came off during the trip.
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**come**
Meaning: To invent, create, or produce an idea or solution.
Come up with - Example: The team worked together to come up with a new marketing strategy.
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**come**
Meaning: To change one’s opinion or attitude, or to regain consciousness.
Come around - Example: After some convincing, he finally came around to our point of view.
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**come**
Meaning: To accompany someone or join an activity.
Come along - Example: If you’re going to the park, can I come along too?
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**come**
Meaning: To receive or be subjected to something, often criticism or praise.
Come in for - Example: The project came in for harsh criticism from the committee.
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**get**
Meaning: To rise from a lying or sitting position.
Get up
Example: I usually get up at 7 AM on weekdays.
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**get**
Meaning: To have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone.
Get along
Example: Despite their differences, they manage to get along well as roommates.
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**get**
Meaning: To enter or board a vehicle or a building.
Get in
Example: We need to get in the car before it starts raining.
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**get**
Meaning: To leave or exit from a place.
Get out
Example: It’s getting late; we should get out of the restaurant.
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**get**
Meaning: To manage or survive, especially in difficult circumstances.
Get by
Example: With her part-time job, she can get by and pay her bills.
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**get**
Meaning: To recover from an illness, emotional distress, or a setback.
Get over
Example: It took him a while to get over the loss of his pet.
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**get**
Meaning: To exit from a vehicle or a mode of transportation.
Get off
Example: They got off the bus at the next stop.
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**get**
Meaning: To board or enter a vehicle or a mode of transportation.
Get on
Example: Let’s get on the train before it departs.
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**get**
Meaning: To successfully complete or endure a difficult situation.
Get through
Example: With determination, she managed to get through the challenging exam.
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**get**
Meaning: To have a positive relationship or rapport with someone.
Get along with
Example: He gets along well with his coworkers, and they enjoy working together.
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**get**
Meaning: To avoid or evade doing something, often by giving an excuse.
Get out of
Example: He tried to get out of attending the meeting, but the boss insisted he must come.
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**get**
Meaning: To return to a place or recover something that was lost or misplaced.
Get back
Example: After the trip, she realized she forgot her phone and had to get back to the hotel.
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**make**
Meaning: To invent or create something, often a story, game, or excuse.
Make up
Example: The kids decided to make up a fun game to play together.
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**make**
Meaning: To discern or understand something that is unclear or indistinct.
Make out
Example: The handwriting was difficult to read, but she managed to make out the message.
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**make**
Meaning: To contribute to or cause a specific result or situation.
Make for
Example: The dark clouds make for a gloomy atmosphere.
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**make**
Meaning: To compensate for a mistake or deficiency with an action or gesture.
Make up for
Example: He wanted to make up for being late by bringing flowers.
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**make**
Meaning: To renovate or give something a new appearance or design.
Make over
Example: They decided to make over their living room with new furniture and decorations.
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**make**
Meaning: To escape or leave quickly, often with something that has been taken.
Make off
Example: The thief quickly made off with the stolen goods.
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**make**
Meaning: To interpret or understand the meaning or significance of something.
Make of
Example: I’m not sure what to make of her sudden change in behavior.
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**make**
Meaning: To transform or convert something into a different form or purpose.
Make into
Example: She plans to make the old barn into a cozy art studio.
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**make**
Meaning: To portray or represent someone or something in a particular way, often inaccurately.
Make out to be
Example: The media often makes celebrities out to be perfect, but they are human like everyone else.
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**make**
Meaning: To produce or perform something, often with enthusiasm or skill.
Make with
Example: He always makes with the jokes to lighten the mood.
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**make**
Meaning: To reconcile or make amends with someone after a disagreement or offense.
Make up to
Example: He tried to make up to his friend after the argument by apologizing.
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**make**
Meaning: To steal or take something quickly and escape with it.
Make off with
Example: The burglars made off with valuable jewelry from the house.
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**set**
Meaning: To establish or create something, such as a company or organization.
Set up
Example: They plan to set up a new business in the city.
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**set**
Meaning: To begin and become established, often referring to weather or a situation.
Set in
Example: As winter sets in, the days become colder and shorter.
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**set**
Meaning: To cause something to start or happen, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
Set off
Example: The loud noise from the fireworks set off car alarms in the neighborhood.
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**set**
Meaning: To begin a journey or a planned activity.
Set out
Example: We set out early in the morning to reach our destination on time.
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**set**
Meaning: To delay the progress or development of something.
Set back
Example: The unexpected expenses set back their renovation project.
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**set**
Meaning: To establish a stable and permanent residence or lifestyle.
Settle down
Example: After many years of traveling, she decided to settle down in a small town.
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**set**
Meaning: To reserve or allocate something for a specific purpose or use.
Set aside
Example: They set aside a budget for unexpected expenses.
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**set**
Meaning: To initiate or start a process or action.
Set in motion
Example: The government’s new policy aims to set in motion economic growth.
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**set**
Meaning: To begin a task or activity with determination and purpose.
Set about
Example: They set about organizing the event and inviting guests.
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**set**
Meaning: To accept something less desirable or satisfactory as a substitute.
Settle for
Example: Since they ran out of their favorite dessert, they settled for ice cream instead.
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**set**
Meaning: To state or present something clearly and in detail.
Set forth
Example: The document sets forth the terms and conditions of the agreement.
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**set**
Meaning: To arrange a meeting or date for someone with another person.
Set up with
Example: She set her friend up with a blind date for the weekend.
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**put**
Meaning: To wear or dress oneself in clothing or accessories.
Put on
Example: She put on her favorite dress for the party.
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**put**
Meaning: To postpone or delay an event or activity.
Put off
Example: They decided to put off the meeting until next week.
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**put**
Meaning: To construct or erect something, such as a tent or a structure.
Put up
Example: They put up a tent in the camping site.
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**put**
Meaning: To write or record something on paper or a document.
Put down
Example: He put down his thoughts in a journal.
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**put**
Meaning: To tidy up or store something in its proper place.
Put away
Example: After dinner, she put away the dishes in the kitchen.
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**put**
Meaning: To present or suggest an idea, plan, or argument for consideration.
Put forward
Example: The committee decided to put forward a new proposal.
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**put**
Meaning: To extinguish or quench a fire or flames.
Put out
Example: The fire department managed to put out the fire.
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**put**
Meaning: To reserve or save something, often money, for a specific purpose.
Put aside
Example: He put aside some money for his future travel plans.
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**put**
Meaning: To invest time, effort, or resources into something.
Put in
Example: She put in extra effort to complete the project on time.
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**put**
Meaning: To return something to its original place or position.
Put back
Example: They put back the book on the shelf after reading.
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**put**
Meaning: To discourage or cause someone not to do something due to a negative experience.
Put off by
Example: The bad weather put off tourists from visiting the beach.
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**put**
Meaning: To tolerate or endure something, often a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Put up with
Example: Despite the noise, she put up with her neighbors’ loud music.
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**go**
Meaning: To continue or happen, especially in the face of difficulties.
Go on
Example: The concert will go on despite the rain.
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**go**
Meaning: To return to a previous place or situation.
Go back
Example: He decided to go back to his hometown after years of living abroad.
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**go**
Meaning: To leave home, especially for social or recreational activities.
Go out
Example: They like to go out for dinner on weekends.
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**go**
Meaning: To make a loud noise, often signaling the start or end of something.
Go off
Example: The alarm clock went off at 7 AM.
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**go**
Meaning: To review or examine something thoroughly.
Go over
Example: The teacher will go over the lesson again for those who missed it.
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**go**
Meaning: To match or complement something.
Go with
Example: The red shoes go well with her dress.
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**go**
Meaning: To choose or select something, or to attempt or pursue something.
Go for
Example: He decided to go for a long walk in the park.
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**go**
Meaning: To increase or rise, often related to prices or quantities.
Go up
Example: The prices of goods went up after the increase in taxes.
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**go**
Meaning: To descend or set, especially referring to the sun.
Go down
Example: The sun goes down in the evening.
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**go**
Meaning: To experience or endure a process or difficult situation.
Go through
Example: She had to go through a lot of challenges to achieve her goals.
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**go**
Meaning: To elapse or pass, usually in reference to time.
Go by
Example: The days seemed to go by quickly during their vacation.
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**go**
Meaning: To veer off from the main topic and talk about something unrelated.
Go off on
Example: He tends to go off on tangents during his presentations.
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**keep**
Meaning: To maintain or continue at the same rate or level.
Keep up
Example: She exercises regularly to keep up her fitness level.
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**keep**
Meaning: To continue doing something persistently or repeatedly.
Keep on
Example: Despite the challenges, they kept on working towards their goal.
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**keep**
Meaning: To stay away or not enter a particular place.
Keep out
Example: Please keep out of the restricted area for your safety.
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**keep**
Meaning: To stay inside or remain within a certain location.
Keep in
Example: The cat prefers to keep in during cold weather.
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**keep**
Meaning: To stay at a distance or avoid getting close to something.
Keep away
Example: The children were warned to keep away from the busy road.
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**keep**
Meaning: To adhere to or stick with a particular plan or rule.
Keep to
Example: He likes to keep to his schedule and routines.
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**keep**
Meaning: To refrain from stepping or walking on something.
Keep off
Example: The sign says to keep off the grass.
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**keep**
Meaning: To prevent or control oneself from doing something.
Keep from
Example: He struggled to keep from laughing at the funny movie scene.
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**keep**
Meaning: To control or lower something, such as a cost or a condition.
Keep down
Example: She takes medication to keep her blood pressure down.
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**keep**
Meaning: To stay informed or current with something that is changing or advancing.
Keep up with
Example: It’s challenging to keep up with the latest technology trends.
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**keep**
Meaning: To continue doing something with determination or perseverance.
Keep at
Example: He kept at the difficult puzzle until he solved it.
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**keep**
Meaning: To remember or consider something while thinking about or planning something else.
Keep in mind
Example: When traveling, it’s essential to keep safety in mind.
