Phrasal Verb Flashcards
take
To accept or agree to do a task or responsibility.
Take on
Example: She decided to take on the project despite its challenging nature.
take
To remove something quickly, or for a plane to leave the ground.
Take off
Example: He took off his jacket before entering the warm room.
take
To start or begin a hobby, activity, or course of study.
Take up
Example: She took up painting as a way to express her creativity.
take
To assume control or responsibility from someone else.
Take over
Example: After the manager resigned, she took over the leadership of the team.
take
To understand or comprehend something, or to deceive someone.
Take in
Example: The lecture was complex, but she managed to take in most of the information.
take
To remove something from a place, or to go out to a restaurant for a meal.
Take out
Example: He took out a book from the library before heading home.
take
To write or record information, or to dismantle something.
Take down
Example: Please take down these important points during the meeting.
take
To return something to its original place or to retract a statement.
Take back
Example: I need to take back the borrowed tools to my neighbor.
take
To disassemble or break something into its individual parts.
Take apart
Example: He took apart the old computer to fix the hardware issue.
take
To look after or attend to something or someone.
Take care of
Example: She promised to take care of her friend’s pet while they were away.
take
To perceive or mistake someone or something as something
else.
Take for
Example: Don’t take her shyness for arrogance; she’s just introverted.
take
To resemble or inherit characteristics from a family member.
Take after
Example: The child takes after his father in terms of appearance and personality.
give
To stop trying or attempting to do something.
Give up
Example: After many failed attempts, he decided to give up on learning to play the guitar.
give
To yield or surrender, especially in an argument or disagreement.
Give in
Example: Despite his reluctance, he eventually gave in to his friend’s request to join the party.
give
To give something as a gift or for free.
Give away
Example: They often give away free samples of their new products at the store.
give
To return something that was borrowed or taken from someone.
Give back
Example: I need to give back the book I borrowed from the library last week.
give
To distribute or hand out something to people.
Give out
Example: They will give out the event tickets at the entrance.
give
To emit or produce something, such as a smell or light.
Give off
Example: The flowers give off a pleasant fragrance in the garden.
give
To dedicate time or effort to something.
Give over
Example: She decided to give over her weekends to volunteering at the local shelter.
give
To succumb or yield to someone’s demands or desires.
Give in to
Example: After much persuasion, she finally gave in to her friend’s request for a loan.
give
To stop having hope or belief in the success of something or someone.
Give up on
Example: The team didn’t give up on their injured teammate and continued to support him.
give
To become exhausted or run out of something.
Give out
Example: The batteries in the remote control gave out, so I had to replace them.
give
To yield or make room for something or someone.
Give way
Example: The old bridge started to give way under the weight of the heavy trucks.
give
To attempt or test something to see how it works or how it goes.
Give something a try
Example: She decided to give painting a try and discovered a new hobby.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
bring
To succeed in accomplishing a difficult task or achieving a goal.
Bring off
Example: Against all odds, they brought off a spectacular performance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
turn
To attend an event, or to be discovered or revealed.
Turn out
Example: Many people turned out to support the charity fundraiser.
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.
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.
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.
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.
turn
To transform or change from one state or form to another.
Turn into
Example: The caterpillar will eventually turn into a butterfly.
turn
To seek help, advice, or support from someone or something.
Turn to
Example: During difficult times, she turned to her friends for comfort.
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.
come
Meaning: To descend or move to a lower position or level.
Come down - Example: The snowstorm caused several tree branches to come down.
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.
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.
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.
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?
come
Meaning: To visit someone’s place or home.
Come over - Example: She came over for a cup of tea and a chat.
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.
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.
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.
come
Meaning: To accompany someone or join an activity.
Come along - Example: If you’re going to the park, can I come along too?
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.
get
Meaning: To rise from a lying or sitting position.
Get up
Example: I usually get up at 7 AM on weekdays.
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.
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.
get
Meaning: To leave or exit from a place.
Get out
Example: It’s getting late; we should get out of the restaurant.
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.
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.
get
Meaning: To exit from a vehicle or a mode of transportation.
Get off
Example: They got off the bus at the next stop.
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.
get
Meaning: To successfully complete or endure a difficult situation.
Get through
Example: With determination, she managed to get through the challenging exam.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
make
Meaning: To contribute to or cause a specific result or situation.
Make for
Example: The dark clouds make for a gloomy atmosphere.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
set
Meaning: To delay the progress or development of something.
Set back
Example: The unexpected expenses set back their renovation project.
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.
set
Meaning: To reserve or allocate something for a specific purpose or use.
Set aside
Example: They set aside a budget for unexpected expenses.
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.
set
Meaning: To begin a task or activity with determination and purpose.
Set about
Example: They set about organizing the event and inviting guests.
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.
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.
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.
put
Meaning: To wear or dress oneself in clothing or accessories.
Put on
Example: She put on her favorite dress for the party.
put
Meaning: To postpone or delay an event or activity.
Put off
Example: They decided to put off the meeting until next week.
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.
put
Meaning: To write or record something on paper or a document.
Put down
Example: He put down his thoughts in a journal.
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.
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.
put
Meaning: To extinguish or quench a fire or flames.
Put out
Example: The fire department managed to put out the fire.
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.
put
Meaning: To invest time, effort, or resources into something.
Put in
Example: She put in extra effort to complete the project on time.
put
Meaning: To return something to its original place or position.
Put back
Example: They put back the book on the shelf after reading.
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.
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.
go
Meaning: To continue or happen, especially in the face of difficulties.
Go on
Example: The concert will go on despite the rain.
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.
go
Meaning: To leave home, especially for social or recreational activities.
Go out
Example: They like to go out for dinner on weekends.
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.
go
Meaning: To review or examine something thoroughly.
Go over
Example: The teacher will go over the lesson again for those who missed it.
go
Meaning: To match or complement something.
Go with
Example: The red shoes go well with her dress.
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.
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.
go
Meaning: To descend or set, especially referring to the sun.
Go down
Example: The sun goes down in the evening.
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.
go
Meaning: To elapse or pass, usually in reference to time.
Go by
Example: The days seemed to go by quickly during their vacation.
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.
keep
Meaning: To maintain or continue at the same rate or level.
Keep up
Example: She exercises regularly to keep up her fitness level.
keep
Meaning: To continue doing something persistently or repeatedly.
Keep on
Example: Despite the challenges, they kept on working towards their goal.
keep
Meaning: To stay away or not enter a particular place.
Keep out
Example: Please keep out of the restricted area for your safety.
keep
Meaning: To stay inside or remain within a certain location.
Keep in
Example: The cat prefers to keep in during cold weather.
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.
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.
keep
Meaning: To refrain from stepping or walking on something.
Keep off
Example: The sign says to keep off the grass.
keep
Meaning: To prevent or control oneself from doing something.
Keep from
Example: He struggled to keep from laughing at the funny movie scene.
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.
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.
keep
Meaning: To continue doing something with determination or perseverance.
Keep at
Example: He kept at the difficult puzzle until he solved it.
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.
