Phrasal Verbs

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Phrasal verbs

call for If you call for someone or something, you go to


the building where they are, to collect them.
I'll call for you about eight.
Hope for If you hope for something, you want it and expect
to have it.
The team is hoping for a big win today.
Talk into If you talk someone into doing something, you
persuade them to do it.
She talked me into taking a week's holiday.
Bring into If you bring someone into an event or group, you
ask them to take part in it or be part of it.
Greece has got to be brought into the talks.
If you bring a subject into a discussion or
situation, you introduce it or start talking about it.
Agree with If you agree with an action or suggestion, you
approve of it.
You didn't ask anybody whether they agreed with
what you were doing.
Look Anticipate eagerly I look forward to receiving feedback on my essay
forward to from the mentor

. Come - Find by chance During my research, I came across an interesting


across article on renewable energy.

Put off Postpone Due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting had


to be put off until next week.
Go through Experience or endure Despite facing numerous challenges, she managed
to go through the rigorous training program.
Bring up Raise a topic or child The teacher encouraged students to bring up any
questions they had about the assignment
Take off Start to fly or leave the The plane is scheduled to take off in ten minutes,
ground so please board quickly.
Turn down Reject or refuse Unfortunately, they had to turn down my job
application due to lack of experience.

Look up to Respect or admire As a young athlete, she looks up to Serena


Williams as her role model.

Get along Have a good relationship As a young athlete, she looks up to Serena
with with Williams as her role model.

Break down Stop functioning or collapse After the breakup, she broke down in tears and
emotionally sought comfort from her friends.

Bring about - Cause to happen The new policy aims to bring about positive
changes in the community.
Phrasal verbs

Carry out Complete or perform a task He promised to carry out the experiment
according to the specified guidelines.
Put up with Tolerate or endure Despite the difficult conditions, they had to put up
with the noisy neighbors.
Look out for Be vigilant or watchful While walking in the park, I unexpectedly ran into
an old friend from high school.
Run into Meet unexpectedly . Before the exam, it's important to go over your
notes and review the key concepts.
Go over Review or examine Due to bad weather, the outdoor event had to be
called off.
Call off - Cancel The restoration project aims to bring back the
historical charm of the old town.
Bring back Return or restore She unexpectedly turned up at the party, much to
everyone's surprise.
Turn up Arrive or appear For the interview, he decided to put on his best suit
to make a good impression.
Put on - Wear or apply While hiking, it's essential to look out for potential
hazards along the trail.

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