Phrasal Verbs A Flashcards
Respect or obey (the law, a decision, a rule…)
ABIDE BY
“If you want to stay at this school, you must abide by the rules.”
Give a reason or an explanation.
ACCOUNT FOR
“I hope you can account for all the money you spent!”
Want someone or something very much.
ACHE FOR
“He was so lonely he ached for the sound of a human voice.”
Take action as a result of something.
ACT ON
“The police decided to act on the anonymous call they received.”
Demonstrate something with gesture and actions.
ACT OUT
“The children acted out the scene in the classroom.”
Cause pain or annoyance by functioning badly.
ACT UP
“Dad’s poor knee is acting up again.”
Make sense; seem reasonable.
ADD UP
“She explained what happened but the details she gave just don’t add up.”
Support; follow; act in accordance with.
ADHERE TO
“All contestants must adhere to the rules.”
Recommend not to do something.
ADVISE AGAINST
“The doctor advised him against carrying heavy loads.”
Have the same opinion as some else.
AGREE WITH
“I agree with you. I think she deserves the award too.”
Direct toward a target.
AIM AT
“The policeman aimed his gun at the kidnapper.”
Take into consideration; include in calculation.
ALLOW FOR
“It will take longer. You have to allow for heavy traffic at rush hour.”
“We must allow for food expenses too. Let’s add 20 € per person.”
Mention or make reference to something in an indirect way.
ALLUDE TO
“I don’t understand. What problem is she alluding to?
