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.
