Phrasal verbs

 You got it! Let's explore some phrasal verbs and their synonyms. Phrasal verbs are a common part of English, but they can be tricky because their meanings aren't always obvious from the individual words.

General Tips:

• Context is key: The meaning of a phrasal verb often depends on the context in which it's used.
• Multiple meanings: Many phrasal verbs have multiple meanings.
• Formal vs. Informal: Some phrasal verbs are more informal than others.

Here's a breakdown of some common phrasal verbs and their synonyms:

1. Ask out:

• Synonyms: invite, request a date, propose a meeting
• Example: "He asked her out for dinner."

2. Break down:

• Synonyms: stop working, fail, decompose, analyze
• Example: "The car broke down on the highway."
• Example: "Let's break down the problem."

3. Bring up:

• Synonyms: mention, raise a topic, rear a child
• Example: "She brought up a good point in the meeting."
• Example: "They brought up their children well."

4. Call off:

• Synonyms: cancel, abandon, retract
• Example: "They called off the meeting due to bad weather."

5. Carry on:

• Synonyms: continue, proceed, persist
• Example: "Please carry on with your work."

6. Check out:

• Synonyms: examine, investigate, leave a hotel, look at
• Example: "Check out this new movie."
• Example: "We need to check out of the hotel."

7. Come across:

• Synonyms: find unexpectedly, encounter, give an impression
• Example: "I came across an old photo album."
• Example: "He comes across as very confident."

8. Get along (with):

• Synonyms: have a good relationship, be compatible, cooperate
• Example: "They get along very well with each other."

9. Give up:

• Synonyms: surrender, stop trying, abandon
• Example: "Don't give up on your dreams."

10. Look after:

• Synonyms: take care of, care for, protect
• Example: "She looks after her elderly parents."

11. Look forward to:

• Synonyms: anticipate with pleasure, expect, await
• Example: "I look forward to seeing you."

12. Put off:

• Synonyms: postpone, delay, discourage
• Example: "They put off the meeting until next week."
• Example: "The bad smell put me off eating."

13. Run into:

• Synonyms: Encounter, meet unexpectedly.
• Example: "I ran into an old friend at the store."

14. Take off:

• Synonyms: depart, remove, succeed quickly.
• Example: "The plane took off on time."
• Example: "He took off his coat."
• Example: "His career took off."

15. Turn down:

• Synonyms: Refuse, reject.
• Example: "She turned down the job offer."

16. Turn up:

• Synonyms: Arrive, appear, increase volume.
• Example: "He finally turned up late."
• Example: "Please turn up the volume."

How to Learn Phrasal Verbs:

• Learn them in context: Don't just memorize lists. Try to learn them by reading and listening to English.
• Use flashcards: Write the phrasal verb on one side and its meaning on the other.
• Practice using them: Try to use phrasal verbs in your own speaking and writing.
• Pay attention to prepositions: The preposition in a phrasal verb is often what changes its meaning.

I hope this helps!

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By Jerry Ramonyai