204 Most Common Phrasal Verbs by CEPT Practice
1. Break down: To stop functioning or cease to work properly.
Sentence: My car broke down on the way to work, so I had to call for roadside assistance.
2. Break in: To forcibly enter a building or place without permission.
Sentence: The burglars attempted to break in through the back door but were caught by a security camera.
3. Break off: To end a relationship, friendship, or engagement.
Sentence: After many arguments, they decided to break off their engagement and go their separate ways.
4. Break out: To escape or suddenly start, especially in reference to something negative like a fire or disease.
Sentence: Panic broke out when the fire alarm went off, and people rushed to the exits.
5. Break through: To overcome a barrier or obstacle.
Sentence: The determined athlete trained hard to break through the limitations and set a new world record.
6. Break up: To end a romantic relationship or disperse a group of people.
Sentence: They realized they had grown apart and decided to break up amicably.
7. Back up: To create a copy or duplicate of data or files for safekeeping.
Sentence: Don't forget to back up your important documents before making any changes to your computer.
8. Be carried away: To become overly enthusiastic or emotionally overwhelmed.
Sentence: The audience was so captivated by the performance that they were carried away by the emotion.
9. Be taken in: To be deceived or tricked by someone or something.
Sentence: She was taken in by the salesman's persuasive pitch and ended up buying a product she didn't need.
10. Blow up: To explode or burst into pieces.
Sentence: The fireworks display was stunning when the grand finale ended with colorful explosions blowing up in the sky.
11. Bring out: To reveal or make something more noticeable.
Sentence: The photographer used lighting to bring out the subject's best features in the portrait.
12. Bring up: To mention or raise a topic for discussion.
Sentence: She brought up the issue of climate change during the meeting and sparked a thoughtful conversation.
13. Build up: To increase or strengthen gradually.
Sentence: Regular exercise helps build up stamina and improve overall fitness.
14. Burst in: To enter suddenly and forcefully, often interrupting something.
Sentence: The children burst in the room, excited to show their parents the artwork they had created.
15. Burst out: To suddenly start or express something loudly, such as laughter or tears.
Sentence: The audience burst out laughing at the comedian's hilarious joke.
16. Call in: To request someone's presence or assistance.
Sentence: The company decided to call in a consultant to help solve the complex problem.
17. Call off: To cancel or terminate an event or plan.
Sentence: Due to bad weather, they had to call off the outdoor picnic.
18. Call on: To visit someone or request someone's input or opinion.
Sentence: The teacher called on the student to answer the question.
19. Care for: To look after or provide care and support for someone or something.
Sentence: She volunteered at the animal shelter to care for abandoned dogs and cats.
20. Carry on: To continue or proceed with an activity.
Sentence: Despite the setbacks, they decided to carry on with their plans.
21. Catch on: To understand or grasp a concept or trend.
Sentence: The new technology took some time to catch on, but soon everyone was using it.
22. Catch up with: To reach the same level or progress as someone or something.
Sentence: I need to work hard to catch up with my classmates after being absent for a week.
23. Check on: To verify or ensure the well-being or status of someone or something.
Sentence: She called her elderly neighbor to check on her after hearing about the power outage.
24. Check out: To examine or investigate something, or to leave a place after paying the bill.
Sentence: I'll check out the new restaurant downtown and see if it's worth recommending.
25. Clear away: To remove or tidy up items or clutter.
Sentence: After the party, they cleared away the dishes and decorations.
26. Clear up: To become better or more easily understood, or to make something less cloudy or cluttered.
Sentence: The teacher explained the confusing concept, and suddenly everything cleared up for the students.
27. Come across: To find or encounter something unexpectedly.
Sentence: While cleaning the attic, she came across an old photo album filled with memories.
28. Come along: To make progress or advance, or to accompany someone.
Sentence: How is the project coming along? Can you give me an update?
29. Come down: To descend or lower oneself from a higher position or to decrease in amount or intensity.
Sentence: The hiker slipped and came down the mountain with caution.
30. Come down with: To become ill with a particular illness or disease.
Sentence: She came down with the flu and had to stay in bed for a few days.
31. Come off: To succeed or be accomplished as planned.
Sentence: The magician's trick came off perfectly, leaving the audience amazed.
32. Come on: To encourage or urge someone to do something, or to express disbelief or impatience.
Sentence: Come on, you can do it! Don't give up now!
33. Come out: To be published, released, or made available to the public.
Sentence: The author's highly anticipated book will come out next month.
34. Come round: To regain consciousness or recover from a state of unconsciousness.
Sentence: After fainting, it took her a few minutes to come round and remember what had happened.
35. Come to: To regain consciousness after being unconscious.
Sentence: The boxer was knocked out, but he quickly came to before the referee counted to ten.
36. Come up: To arise or occur, or to approach or draw near.
Sentence: A last-minute issue came up that we need to address before finalizing the project.
37. Come up against: To face or encounter a challenge or difficulty.
Sentence: The team came up against a formidable opponent in the championship match.
38.
Come up with: To produce or think of an idea, solution, or suggestion.
Sentence: We need to come up with a creative marketing campaign to attract more customers.
39. Count on: To rely or depend on someone or something.
Sentence: You can count on me to support you throughout the challenging process.
40. Cross out: To delete or remove by drawing a line through something.
Sentence: She crossed out the incorrect answer on her test and replaced it with the correct one.
41. Cut across: To take a shorter route or path that goes diagonally across an area.
Sentence: We can cut across the park to save time and reach the other side faster.
42. Cut down: To reduce the amount or quantity of something.
Sentence: They decided to cut down their expenses to save money for their upcoming vacation.
43. Cut out: To remove or eliminate something by cutting, or to stop doing or consuming something.
Sentence: She cut out a heart shape from the paper. He decided to cut out sugary snacks from his diet.
44. Deal with: To handle, manage, or address a situation or problem.
Sentence: The manager had to deal with a difficult customer complaint.
45. Do away with: To eliminate or get rid of something completely.
Sentence: The company decided to do away with outdated practices and adopt a more efficient system.
46. Do up: To fasten, close, or secure something, usually by tying or zipping it.
Sentence: She did up her coat and put on a hat to protect herself from the cold.
47. Do without: To manage or survive without something that is usually considered necessary.
Sentence: They had to do without electricity for a week during the power outage.
48. Draw up: To prepare or create a plan, document, or formal agreement.
Sentence: The lawyer will draw up a contract for the business partnership.
49. Face up to: To confront or accept a difficult or challenging situation.
Sentence: It's time to face up to the fact that we need to make some changes in our lives.
50. Fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone or something.
Sentence: He fell for the scam and lost a significant amount of money.
51. Fall out: To have a disagreement or argument with someone, leading to a strained relationship.
Sentence: They used to be close friends, but they fell out over a disagreement.
52. Fall through: To fail or not be completed as planned.
Sentence: Our vacation plans fell through due to unforeseen circumstances.
53. Fit in (with): To be compatible or harmonize with a particular group or situation.
Sentence: She tried her best to fit in with her new colleagues at work.
54. Get across: To successfully communicate or make someone understand something.
Sentence: It took a few attempts, but she finally got her point across to the audience.
55. Get at: To imply or suggest indirectly, or to reach or access something.
Sentence: I can't quite understand what you're getting at with your vague statements.
56. Get away (from): To escape or leave a place, often to find relaxation or a change of environment.
Sentence: They decided to get away from the city and spend the weekend in the countryside.
57. Get away with: To escape punishment or negative consequences for something wrong or illegal.
Sentence: He cheated on the exam but managed to get away with it.
58. Get down: To feel sad or depressed, or to descend or lower oneself.
Sentence: The news of his failure got him down for a while.
59. Get down to: To start focusing or dedicating oneself to a task or activity.
Sentence: It's time to get down to work and finish this project.
60. Get in: To enter or gain access to a place or a vehicle.
Sentence: They hurried to get in the car before it started raining.
61. Get into: To become involved in or interested in something.
Sentence: She decided to get into gardening and started planting flowers in her backyard.
62. Get on with: To have a good relationship or make progress with someone.
Sentence: Despite their differences, they managed to get on with each other and work as a team.
63. Get out: To leave or escape from a place or situation.
Sentence: The fire alarm rang, and everyone quickly got out of the building.
64. Get out of: To avoid or evade doing something.
Sentence: He always tries to find excuses to get out of doing household chores.
65. Get over: To recover from an illness, loss, or emotional setback.
Sentence: It took her a while to get over the breakup and move on with her life.
66. Get round to: To finally find the time or opportunity to do something.
Sentence: I've been meaning to call my parents, but I haven't gotten round to it yet.
67. Get through: To successfully complete or endure something difficult or challenging.
Sentence: Despite the obstacles, they managed to get through the tough times together.
68. Get together: To meet or gather in the same place for a social or collaborative purpose.
Sentence: Let's get together for dinner and catch up on each other's lives.
69. Get up: To rise or stand up from a sitting or lying position.
Sentence: It's time to get up and start the day.
70. Give away: To donate or distribute something for free, or to reveal a secret or information unintentionally.
Sentence: They decided to give away their old furniture to a local charity.
71. Give in: To surrender or yield to someone or something.
Sentence: After hours of negotiation, they finally gave in to the demands of the union.
72. Give up: To stop trying or pursuing something.
Sentence: Despite the challenges, she refused to give up on her dream of becoming a doctor.
73. Go ahead: To proceed or continue with an action or plan.
Sentence: If everyone agrees, we can go ahead with the project.
74. Go by: To pass or elapse, or to
be guided or influenced by something.
Sentence: Time goes by quickly when you're having fun.
75. Go down with: To become ill with a specific illness or disease.
Sentence: Many students went down with the flu during the winter season.
76. Go for: To choose or select something, or to strive for or attempt to achieve something.
Sentence: I'll go for the blue shirt; it suits me better.
77. Go off: To explode or make a loud noise, or for an alarm to sound.
Sentence: The fireworks went off with a colorful display.
78. Go on: To continue or proceed, or to happen or occur.
Sentence: The meeting went on for hours.
79. Go over: To review, examine, or check something carefully.
Sentence: Please go over the report and make sure there are no errors.
80. Go through: To experience or undergo something, or to examine or search thoroughly.
Sentence: She had to go through multiple interviews before getting the job.
81. Hand over: To give or transfer something to someone.
Sentence: He reluctantly handed over the keys to his car to the valet.
82. Head for: To move or travel towards a specific destination or goal.
Sentence: They decided to head for the beach to enjoy the sunny weather.
83. Hold back: To restrain or keep someone or something from progressing or moving forward.
Sentence: She had to hold back her tears during the emotional farewell.
84. Hold on: To wait or remain in a particular position or condition.
Sentence: Please hold on for a moment while I transfer your call.
85. Keep away: To maintain distance or stay apart from someone or something.
Sentence: The sign warned visitors to keep away from the construction zone.
86. Keep back: To hold or retain someone or something, or to withhold information or details.
Sentence: The teacher kept back the students who needed extra help after class.
87. Keep down: To control or limit the growth or increase of something.
Sentence: Regular exercise and a healthy diet help to keep weight down.
88. Keep off: To avoid or stay away from a particular area or topic.
Sentence: Please keep off the grass; it has just been seeded.
89. Keep up with: To stay at the same level or pace as someone or something.
Sentence: She struggled to keep up with her classmates in the advanced math class.
90. Knock down: To cause something to fall or collapse, or to hit and bring down a person or object.
Sentence: The strong wind knocked down several trees in the area.
91. Knock out: To render someone unconscious or defeat them in a competition.
Sentence: The boxer delivered a powerful punch that knocked out his opponent.
92. Knock over: To cause something to fall or topple, typically by accident.
Sentence: The child accidentally knocked over a glass of water on the table.
93. Leave out: To omit or exclude someone or something from a group or list.
Sentence: She accidentally left out an important detail in her presentation.
94. Let down: To disappoint or fail someone's expectations or trust.
Sentence: He felt let down when his best friend didn't show up for the event.
95. Let off: To excuse or pardon someone from punishment or responsibility.
Sentence: The judge decided to let the accused off with a warning.
96. Let out: To allow someone or something to exit or leave a place.
Sentence: The teacher let the students out of the classroom after the bell rang.
97. Live for: To have a strong passion or purpose in life centered around someone or something.
Sentence: He lives for adventure and always seeks thrilling experiences.
98. Live on: To survive or sustain oneself with a particular source of income or support.
Sentence: They had to live on a tight budget after losing their jobs.
99. Live up to: To meet or fulfill expectations or standards.
Sentence: She always strives to live up to her parents' high expectations.
100. Live with: To accept or tolerate a difficult or undesirable situation or person.
Sentence: Despite their differences, they managed to live with each other as roommates.
101. Lock in: To secure or confirm a particular agreement, commitment, or arrangement.
Sentence: They locked in the deal with a signed contract.
102. Lock out: To prevent someone from entering a place by locking the doors or gates.
Sentence: She accidentally locked herself out of the house and had to call a locksmith.
103. Look at: To direct one's gaze or attention towards something.
Sentence: She asked him to look at the beautiful sunset.
104. Look back: To reflect on or recall past events or experiences.
Sentence: As they celebrated their anniversary, they looked back on all the years they had spent together.
105. Look forward to: To anticipate or eagerly await something in the future.
Sentence: She looked forward to her summer vacation at the beach.
106. Look into: To investigate or examine something in detail.
Sentence: The company decided to look into the issue of employee dissatisfaction.
107. Look on: To observe or watch without participating or intervening.
Sentence: They looked on as the children played in the park.
108. Look out: To be cautious or watchful, especially for potential danger or hazards.
Sentence: Look out for that slippery patch on the road.
109. Look through: To quickly review or examine the contents of something.
Sentence: She looked through her notes before the exam.
110. Look up to: To admire, respect, or consider someone as a role model.
Sentence: He has always looked up to his older brother for guidance.
111. Make for: To move towards or head in a particular direction.
Sentence: They decided to make for the nearest shelter as the storm approached.
112. Make into: To transform or convert something into a different form or state.
Sentence: She made the old T-shirt into a pillowcase by sewing the edges.
113. Make out: To perceive or understand something, often with difficulty.
Sentence: It was dark, but they managed to make out the silhouette of a figure.
114. Make up:
a) To reconcile or resolve a disagreement or conflict with someone.
Sentence: They decided to make up after their argument and apologized to each other.
b) To create or invent something, such as a story or excuse.
Sentence: She made up a funny joke to entertain her friends.
115. Make up for: To compensate or offset a deficiency or loss.
Sentence: She worked extra hours to make up for the time she had taken off.
116. Miss out on: To fail to experience or take advantage of something.
Sentence: Don't miss out on the opportunity to see the concert; it's going to be amazing.
117. Mix up: To confuse or mistake one thing or person for another.
Sentence: I mixed up the ingredients and accidentally added salt instead of sugar.
118. Mix with: To combine or socialize with a particular group of people.
Sentence: She enjoys mixing with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
119. Pass around: To distribute or share something among a group of people.
Sentence: They passed around the snacks during the meeting.
120. Pass away: To die or pass on.
Sentence: Her grandmother peacefully passed away in her sleep.
121. Pass out: To lose consciousness or faint.
Sentence: The heat was unbearable, and he nearly passed out.
122. Pay off: To yield positive results or bring a successful outcome.
Sentence: All her hard work and dedication paid off when she received the promotion.
123. Pick on: To repeatedly tease, criticize, or harass someone.
Sentence: The bully would always pick on the smaller kids in school.
124. Pick up:
a) To lift or take something from a surface or location.
Sentence: She picked up the book from the table.
b) To acquire or learn something, often informally or casually.
Sentence: He picked up a few words of Spanish during his trip to Mexico.
125. Point out: To indicate or bring attention to something.
Sentence: She pointed out the mistake in the report to her colleague.
126. Pull down: To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
Sentence: They decided to pull down the old house and build a new one in its place.
127. Pull in:
a) To arrive or stop at a particular place, especially in a vehicle.
Sentence: The train pulled in at the station right on time.
b) To attract or draw someone's interest or attention.
Sentence: The new store's grand opening pulled in a large crowd.
128. Pull out:
a) To remove or extract something from a place or container.
Sentence: She pulled out her phone from her bag to check the time.
b) To depart or leave a place, especially in a vehicle.
Sentence: The bus will pull out of the station in a few minutes.
129. Pull over: To move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop.
Sentence: The police officer signaled for the driver to pull over for a routine inspection.
130. Pull up:
a) To bring a vehicle to a stop.
Sentence: He pulled up to the curb and parked the car.
b) To arrive and join a group or gathering.
Sentence: They saw their friends and decided to pull up a chair and join them.
131. Put aside: To set something aside or reserve it for later use.
Sentence: He put aside some money each month for his vacation fund.
132. Put down:
a) To place something on a surface or lower it to the ground.
Sentence: She put down her suitcase and relaxed on the couch.
b) To criticize or belittle someone.
Sentence: Stop putting me down and undermining my confidence.
133. Put off: To postpone or delay an event, plan, or task.
Sentence: They decided to put off the meeting until next week.
134. Put on:
a) To wear or dress oneself in clothing or accessories.
Sentence: She put on her favorite dress for the party.
b) To apply or spread a substance on a surface.
Sentence: He put on sunscreen to protect his skin from the sun.
c) To simulate or feign a particular behavior or attitude.
Sentence: Don't put on an act; just be yourself.
135. Put out:
a) To extinguish or quench a fire or flame.
Sentence: They quickly put out the small fire in the kitchen.
b) To inconvenience or bother someone.
Sentence: I hope it doesn't put you out if I stay at your place for a few days.
136. Put through: To connect or transfer a phone call to the intended recipient.
Sentence: I'll put you through to the customer service department.
137. Put up:
a) To provide lodging or accommodation for someone.
Sentence: They kindly offered to put up their guests for the weekend.
b) To erect or assemble something, such as a tent or structure.
Sentence: They put up a canopy to provide shade at the outdoor event.
138. Put up with: To tolerate or endure something unpleasant or difficult.
Sentence: She had to put up with her noisy neighbors every night.
139. Rub into: To apply pressure and work a substance into a surface.
Sentence: She rubbed the ointment into her sore muscles.
140. Rub on: To apply or spread a substance onto the skin by rubbing.
Sentence: She rubbed on some lotion to moisturize her dry skin.
141. Rub out: To erase or remove something by rubbing.
Sentence: He used an eraser to rub out the incorrect answer.
142. Run away: To leave home or
a place without permission and usually with the intention to escape.
Sentence: The teenager decided to run away from home.
143. Run down:
a) To collide with someone or something while moving.
Sentence: The car ran down the pedestrian at the intersection.
b) To criticize or speak negatively about someone or something.
Sentence: He always runs down his colleagues in front of the boss.
c) To become exhausted or depleted of energy.
Sentence: After a long day at work, she felt completely run down.
144. Run into:
a) To encounter or meet someone unexpectedly.
Sentence: I ran into an old friend from high school at the grocery store.
b) To collide or crash into something.
Sentence: The car ran into a tree due to icy road conditions.
145. Run on: To continue operating or functioning, especially without interruption.
Sentence: The generator runs on gasoline and can provide power during an outage.
146. Run out (of): To exhaust or deplete the supply of something.
Sentence: They ran out of milk and had to go to the store to buy more.
147. Run over:
a) To hit and drive over someone or something with a vehicle.
Sentence: The cyclist was run over by a speeding car.
b) To review or go through something quickly.
Sentence: Let's run over the main points of the presentation one more time.
148. See off: To accompany someone to their point of departure, such as an airport or train station.
Sentence: We went to the airport to see off our friends as they embarked on their trip.
149. See through:
a) To support or assist someone until the end of a difficult or challenging situation.
Sentence: Her friends saw her through the tough times after her breakup.
b) To perceive or recognize the true nature of someone or something.
Sentence: She saw through his lies and realized he was not being honest.
150. See to: To attend to or take care of something.
Sentence: She promised to see to the repairs in the house as soon as possible.
151. Send off: To dispatch or mail something to a specific destination.
Sentence: I need to send off this package before the post office closes.
152. Set back: To delay or hinder the progress or development of something.
Sentence: The unexpected storm set back their construction project by several weeks.
153. Set off:
a) To start a journey or begin a trip.
Sentence: They set off on their road trip early in the morning.
b) To trigger or initiate something, often unintentionally.
Sentence: The fire alarm set off a series of loud sirens throughout the building.
154. Set out: To begin a journey or start a task with a specific goal or intention.
Sentence: They set out on their hike early in the morning to reach the summit by noon.
155. Set up:
a) To arrange or assemble something, often for a specific purpose.
Sentence: They set up the conference room for the meeting.
b) To establish or create something, such as a business or organization.
Sentence: They set up a new company to provide innovative solutions.
156. Show off: To boastfully display one's abilities, possessions, or achievements to impress others.
Sentence: He always shows off his expensive car whenever he gets the chance.
157. Stand back: To move or position oneself at a distance from something or someone.
Sentence: The teacher told the students to stand back from the experiment to ensure their safety.
158. Stand by:
a) To wait or be ready for action or assistance.
Sentence: The support team was standing by in case of any technical issues.
b) To support or remain loyal to someone or something.
Sentence: I will stand by my friend no matter what challenges we face.
159. Stand for:
a) To represent or symbolize something.
Sentence: The acronym stands for "National Aeronautics and Space Administration."
b) To tolerate or accept a particular behavior or situation.
Sentence: I won't stand for rudeness in my classroom.
160. Stand out: To be noticeable, distinct, or prominent in comparison to others.
Sentence: Her unique sense of style makes her stand out in a crowd.
161. Stand up:
a) To rise from a sitting or lying position to a standing position.
Sentence: Please stand up and let's begin the meeting.
b) To fail to keep a promised appointment or engagement.
Sentence: He stood her up on their date, and she was disappointed.
162. Stand up for: To support, defend, or advocate for someone or something.
Sentence: She always stands up for the rights of the underprivileged.
163. Stand up to: To confront or resist someone or something, especially in the face of adversity.
Sentence: It's important to stand up to bullying and not let it go unchallenged.
164. Stay away from: To avoid or keep a distance from someone or something.
Sentence: The doctor advised her to stay away from sugary foods for better health.
165. Stay on: To continue or remain in a place or position.
Sentence: He decided to stay on at the company despite the challenging workload.
166. Stay out: To remain outside or not enter a particular place.
Sentence: The sign says "Stay out" because the area is under construction.
167. Stay over: To spend the night or stay at someone else's place temporarily.
Sentence: They asked if they could stay over at their friend's house after the party.
168. Stay up: To remain awake or not go to bed at the usual time.
Sentence: She stayed up late to finish her project before the deadline.
169. Stick out: To protrude or extend outward from a surface.
Sentence: The tall building sticks out among the surrounding structures.
170. Stick to:
a) To adhere or cling to something.
Sentence: Make sure the tape sticks to the package securely.
b) To remain loyal, committed, or consistent with a plan, decision, or belief.
Sentence: She always sticks to her exercise routine, rain or shine.
171. Stick together: To remain united, supportive, or loyal as a group or team.
Sentence: In times of difficulty, it's important for family
members to stick together.
172. Stick with: To continue or remain loyal to someone or something.
Sentence: I'll stick with this brand because their products have never let me down.
173. Stop over: To make a short visit or stay somewhere during a journey or trip.
Sentence: They decided to stop over in Paris for a day before continuing their travel.
174. Take after: To resemble or have similar traits, characteristics, or behavior to a family member.
Sentence: She takes after her mother with her artistic talent.
175. Take away:
a) To remove or carry something from a place.
Sentence: The waiter will take away the empty plates from the table.
b) To deduct or subtract something.
Sentence: They will take away the discount from the final bill.
176. Take down:
a) To dismantle or disassemble something.
Sentence: They took down the tents after the camping trip.
b) To write down or record information.
Sentence: Please take down the details of the incident for the report.
177. Take in:
a) To accommodate or provide shelter to someone.
Sentence: They kindly took in the stray cat and gave it a home.
b) To understand or comprehend something.
Sentence: It took a while for her to take in the complexity of the concept.
178. Take off:
a) To leave the ground and begin to fly (for an aircraft).
Sentence: The plane will take off in a few minutes.
b) To remove or strip off clothing or accessories.
Sentence: She took off her jacket and hung it on the coat rack.
c) To become successful or popular rapidly.
Sentence: Their new product really took off in the market.
179. Take on:
a) To assume or accept responsibility, duty, or a challenge.
Sentence: She decided to take on the role of project manager.
b) To employ or hire someone.
Sentence: The company will take on new employees for the upcoming project.
180. Take out:
a) To remove or extract something from a container or place.
Sentence: He took out a book from the library shelf.
b) To order food from a restaurant for takeaway or delivery.
Sentence: Let's take out pizza for dinner tonight.
181. Take over: To assume control, authority, or ownership of something from someone else.
Sentence: The new CEO will take over the company next month.
182. Take to:
a) To develop a liking or affinity for something or someone.
Sentence: She quickly took to playing the piano and became quite skilled.
b) To begin a habit or practice.
Sentence: He took to going for a jog every morning to improve his fitness.
183. Take up:
a) To start or begin a new activity, hobby, or occupation.
Sentence: She decided to take up painting as a creative outlet.
b) To occupy or fill a certain amount of space or time.
Sentence: The large table takes up most of the room in the dining area.
184. Talk into: To persuade or convince someone to do something.
Sentence: She talked him into joining her on the adventure.
185. Talk over: To discuss or consider something thoroughly with others.
Sentence: Let's talk over the details of the project during the meeting.
186. Think over: To consider, reflect upon, or ponder something before making a decision.
Sentence: Take your time to think it over before giving me your answer.
187. Think through: To carefully consider or analyze something in a logical and thorough manner.
Sentence: It's important to think through the consequences of our actions.
188. Throw away: To discard or dispose of something.
Sentence: She decided to throw away the old magazines cluttering her desk.
189. Throw out:
a) To forcefully remove or evict someone or something from a place.
Sentence: They threw out the unruly guest from the party.
b) To discard or dispose of something.
Sentence: He threw out the broken chair because it couldn't be repaired.
190. Throw up:
a) To vomit or regurgitate food or liquid.
Sentence: The bad seafood made her throw up.
b) To erect or construct something quickly.
Sentence: They managed to throw up a temporary shelter using available materials.
191. Try out: To test, experiment with, or sample something to evaluate its performance or suitability.
Sentence: She decided to try out the new fitness app to see if it helped her reach her goals.
192. Turn back:
a) To change direction and return to the starting point.
Sentence: They had to turn back because they forgot something at home.
b) To deter or dissuade someone from continuing with a plan or course of action.
Sentence: The warnings didn't turn him back from pursuing his dream.
193. Turn down:
a) To reject, refuse, or decline an offer, request, or invitation.
Sentence: They turned down the job offer because the salary was too low.
b) To reduce or decrease the volume, intensity, or temperature.
Sentence: Can you turn down the music? It's too loud.
194. Turn out:
a) To attend or show up for an event or gathering.
Sentence: Many people turned out for the charity fundraiser.
b) To result or happen in a particular way.
Sentence: The experiment turned out to be successful.
195. Turn to:
a) To seek help, guidance, or support from someone.
Sentence: In times of need, she always turns to her best friend for advice.
b) To change focus or shift attention to something.
Sentence: Let's turn to the next chapter of the book for further discussion.
196. Turn over:
a) To rotate or flip something to its other side or surface.
Sentence: He turned over the pancake to cook the other side.
b) To transfer or hand over something to someone else.
Sentence: The manager turned over the responsibility to her assistant.
197. Turn up:
a) To arrive or appear, often unexpectedly or at a specific location.
Sentence: She turned up at the party after all.
b) To increase the volume, intensity, or temperature.
Sentence: Can you turn up the heat? It's cold in here.
198. Watch out: To be cautious, alert, or careful.
Sentence: Watch out for the slippery steps; they can be dangerous.
199. Wear off: To gradually diminish or disappear over time.
Sentence: The effects of the pain medication started to wear off.
200. Wear out: To become exhausted, fatigued, or depleted.
Sentence: She wore herself out with all the physical activity.
201. Work at: To make an effort, strive, or labor in order to achieve something.
Sentence: He worked at improving his language skills every day.
202. Work on:
a) To focus or concentrate on a particular task or project.
Sentence: They need to work on their presentation before the meeting.
b) To repair, fix, or improve something.
Sentence: The mechanic is currently working on my car's engine.
203. Work out:
a) To engage in physical exercise or fitness activities.
Sentence: She works out at the gym three times a week.
b) To solve or resolve a problem or issue.
Sentence: They need to work out their differences and find a compromise.
204. Write up: To compose or prepare a written document, report, or summary.
Sentence: She spent the evening writing up the meeting minutes.
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