Grammar: Phrasal Verbs 1 Flashcards

Master common inseparable, transitive phrasal verbs that require an object, helping you recognize and use them accurately. (120 cards)

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Complete the phrasal verb:

She chose to abstain ______ sugary drinks in her diet.

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abstain from

When you abstain from something, you deliberately avoid doing or consuming it, often for moral or health reasons.

He abstains from voting in elections.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

All drivers must adhere ______ the speed limits.

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adhere to

When you adhere to something, you follow or obey it strictly, like rules or guidelines.

The team adhered to the plan successfully.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

She eventually adjusted ______ the new climate.

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adjusted to

When you adjust to something, you adapt or get used to a new situation or change.

Immigrants try to adjust to new cultures.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

Not everyone agreed ______ me about the proposed changes.

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agreed with

When you agree with someone or something, you share the same opinion or view.

I agree with your suggestion.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

The campaign is aimed ______ younger customers.

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aimed at

When you aim at something, it’s your target for a specific goal.

The ad is aimed at young adults.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

He apologized ______ arriving late.

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apologized for

When you apologize for something, you express regret for an action or error.

She apologizes for the mistake.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

She applied ______ the open position.

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applied for

When you apply for something, you submit a formal request, like for a job or permit.

Many students apply for scholarships each year.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

The boys argue ______ small things like toys.

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argue about

When you argue about something, you talk about it with disagreement.

They argued about the ending of the movie.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

Her family didn’t approve ______ her decision to travel alone.

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approve of

When you approve of something, you consider it acceptable or good.

Parents approve of good grades.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

He associates ______ successful business people.

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associates with

When you associate with someone, you spend time with them or connect ideas.

She associated with artists.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

The dog begs ______ food at the table.

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begs for

When you beg for something, you ask desperately for it.

The child begged for candy.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

She always brags ______ her good grades.

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brags about

When you brag about something, you boast about it a lot.

He bragged about his new car.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

I bumped ______ my teacher at the market.

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bumped into

When you bump into someone, you meet them by chance.

We bump into old friends often.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

Do you care ______ the environment?

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care about

When you care about something, it is important to you.

She cared about the outcome.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

Nurses care ______ sick patients.

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care for

When you care for someone, you look after them.

He cared for his elderly parents.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

The stain is tough. It won’t come ______ the shirt.

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come off

When something comes off, it detaches.

The label came off easily.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

The payment came ______ just in time.

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came through

When something comes through, it arrives or is received successfully, often after a delay or difficulty.

The message comes through clearly.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

Please comment ______ my latest social media post.

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comment on

When you comment on something, you give your opinion about it.

She commented on the article.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

I’m usually too shy to complain ______ bad service.

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complain about

When you complain about something, you say you are unhappy with it.

They complained about the food.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

Concentrate ______ your homework now.

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concentrate on

When you concentrate on something, you focus your attention on it.

He concentrated on the task.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

I confide ______ my close friends.

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confide in

When you confide in someone, you tell them your secrets.

She confided in her sister.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

The salad consists ______ several fresh vegetables.

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consists of

When something consists of parts, it is made up of them.

The team consisted of experts.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

Consult ______ a lawyer for advice.

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consult with

When you consult with someone, you ask for their expert opinion.

They consulted with the doctor.

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Complete the phrasal verb:

Your ideas always contribute ______ the projects.

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contribute to

When you contribute to something, you help make it better.

Donations contributed to the cause.

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# Complete the phrasal verb: How do you **cope \_\_\_\_\_\_** difficult situations?
cope with ## Footnote When you **cope with** something, you deal with it successfully despite difficulties. *She **coped with** the loss bravely.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: The findings **correspond \_\_\_\_\_\_** the predictions.
correspond with ## Footnote When something **corresponds with** something else, it matches or agrees with it. *The description **corresponded with** the reality.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: You can **count \_\_\_\_\_\_** your family for help.
count on ## Footnote When you **count on** someone, you rely on them to do something. *I **counted on** his help.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: The complaint is valid. We'll **deal \_\_\_\_\_\_** it.
deal with ## Footnote When you **deal with** something, you handle it. *He **dealt with** the problem efficiently.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: They **debated \_\_\_\_\_\_** the best solution.
debate about ## Footnote When you **debate about** something, you discuss or argue its pros and cons. *The group **debates about** politics.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: We need to **decide \_\_\_\_\_\_** a date for the trip.
decide on ## Footnote When you **decide on** something, you choose it after thinking. *They **decided on** the menu.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Plants **depend \_\_\_\_\_\_** sunlight to grow.
depend on ## Footnote When you **depend on** something, you need it to happen or exist. *Success **depends on** hard work.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: This copy **differs \_\_\_\_\_\_** the original.
differs from ## Footnote When something **differs from** another, it is not the same. *The copy **differed from** the original.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: How do you **dispose \_\_\_\_\_\_** old batteries?
dispose of ## Footnote When you **dispose of** something, you throw it away or get rid of it. *They **disposed of** the leftover building materials.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Can you **distinguish \_\_\_\_\_\_** the twins?
distinguish between ## Footnote When you **distinguish between** things, you see the differences. *He **distinguished between** right and wrong.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: The lesson **diverged \_\_\_\_\_\_** the topic.
diverged from ## Footnote When you **diverge from** something, you go in a different direction. *The path **diverges from** the main road.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: What do you **dream \_\_\_\_\_\_** at night?
dream about ## Footnote When you **dream about** something, you see it in your sleep or imagine it. *She **dreamed about** flying.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Don't **dwell \_\_\_\_\_\_** negative thoughts.
dwell on ## Footnote When you **dwell on** something, you think about it too much. *He **dwelt on** the past mistakes.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: I'm interested! Please **elaborate \_\_\_\_\_\_** your plan.
elaborate on ## Footnote When you **elaborate on** something, you give more details about it. *The speaker **elaborated on** the topic.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Smoke **emerged \_\_\_\_\_\_** the chimney.
emerged from ## Footnote When something **emerges from** another, it comes out of it. *Butterflies **emerge from** cocoons.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: I **empathize \_\_\_\_\_\_** people in pain.
empathize with ## Footnote When you **empathize with** someone, you understand their feelings. *She **empathized with** the victim's family.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: It's good to **engage \_\_\_\_\_\_** regular exercise.
engage in ## Footnote When you **engage in** something, you take part in it. *They **engaged in** a conversation.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: The bird **escaped \_\_\_\_\_\_** its cage.
escaped from ## Footnote When you **escape from** something, you get free from it. *Prisoners rarely **escape from** jail.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: She **excels \_\_\_\_\_\_** sports.
excels in ## Footnote When you **excel in** an area or discipline, you are very good at it. *He **excelled in** mathematics.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Parents **frown \_\_\_\_\_\_** bad behavior.
frown on ## Footnote When you **frown on** something, you disapprove of it. *Society **frowned on** the idea.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Despite the challenges, she **got \_\_\_\_\_\_** the entire book in one night.
got through ## Footnote When you **get through** something, you finish or complete it successfully. *We **get through** tough times together.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: I tried to **glance \_\_\_\_\_\_** the clock to check the time.
glance at ## Footnote When you **glance at** something, you look quickly. *She **glanced at** the headline.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: That's a great opportunity for you. I really think you should **go \_\_\_\_\_\_** it!
go for ## Footnote When you **go for** something, you aim for it. *He **went for** the gold medal.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: This is my first draft. I still need to **go \_\_\_\_\_\_** it for errors.
go over ## Footnote When you **go over** something, you review it. *We **went over** the report.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Families often **grieve \_\_\_\_\_\_** lost loved ones during holidays.
grieve for ## Footnote When you **grieve for** something, you feel sad about its loss. *She **grieved for** her pet.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: The story **hints \_\_\_\_\_\_** a surprise ending.
hint at ## Footnote When you **hint at** something, you suggest it without saying directly. *The letter **hinted at** secrets.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Everyone **hopes \_\_\_\_\_\_** good weather on the day of the picnic.
hopes for ## Footnote When you **hope for** something, you wish for it to happen. *We **hoped for** success.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Since my trip to Europe, I've been **hungering \_\_\_\_\_\_** more adventures.
hungering for ## Footnote When you **hunger for** something, you strongly desire it. *They **hunger for** a more peaceful life.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: I really **identify \_\_\_\_\_\_** the main character in that movie.
identify with ## Footnote When you **identify with** someone, you feel similar to them. *I **identified with** the character.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Allow yourself to **indulge \_\_\_\_\_\_** a relaxing bath after a long day.
indulge in ## Footnote When you **indulge in** something, you enjoy it freely. *She **indulged in** chocolate.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Please **inquire \_\_\_\_\_\_** the availability of rooms at the front desk.
inquire about ## Footnote When you **inquire about** something, you ask for information. *He **inquired about** the price.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: The coach **insists \_\_\_\_\_\_** punctuality for all team members.
insists on ## Footnote When you **insist on** something, you demand it strongly. *She **insisted on** perfection.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Try not to **interfere \_\_\_\_\_\_** other people's conversations.
interfere with ## Footnote When you **interfere with** something, you disrupt it. *Noise **interfered with** the call.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: It's wise to **invest \_\_\_\_\_\_** education for long-term benefits.
invest in ## Footnote When you **invest in** something, you put resources into it for benefit. *They **invested in** stocks.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Friends often **joke \_\_\_\_\_\_** silly mistakes to lighten the mood.
joke about ## Footnote When you **joke about** something, you make fun of it lightly. *We **joked about** the weather.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Do you **know \_\_\_\_\_\_** the latest updates on the project?
know about ## Footnote When you **know about** something, you have information on it. *She **knew about** the event.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: It's unkind to **laugh \_\_\_\_\_\_** someone's misfortune.
laugh at ## Footnote When you **laugh at** something, you find it funny. *They **laughed at** the joke.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: I admit I **dream \_\_\_\_\_\_** living in the countryside.
dream of ## Footnote When you **dream of** something, you imagine or strongly desire it in a hopeful way. *He **dreams of** getting his pilot's license.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: The professor will **lecture \_\_\_\_\_\_** ancient civilizations next week.
lecture on ## Footnote When you **lecture on** something, you give a talk about it. *He **lectured on** economics.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Always **listen \_\_\_\_\_\_** advice from experienced people.
listen to ## Footnote When you **listen to** someone, you pay attention to what they say. *She **listened to** the music.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: "After moving away, she **longed \_\_\_\_\_\_** her hometown."
longed for ## Footnote When you **long for** something, you desire it strongly. *Travelers **long for** home.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Could you **look \_\_\_\_\_\_** my plants while I'm on vacation?
look after ## Footnote When you **look after** someone, you take care of them. *She **looked after** the baby.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: My teachers told me I **excel \_\_\_\_\_\_** public speaking.
excel at ## Footnote When you **excel at** something, you are good at it (usually a specific or focused talent). *He **excelled at** painting.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Could you please **look \_\_\_\_\_\_** the missing document in your desk?
look for ## Footnote When you **look for** something, you try to find it. *They **looked for** the keys.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: The detective promised to **look \_\_\_\_\_\_** the mysterious case.
look into ## Footnote When you **look into** something, you examine it closely. *We **looked into** the matter.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Some characters in stories **lust \_\_\_\_\_\_** power and wealth.
lust for ## Footnote When you **lust for** something, you have a strong, often uncontrolled desire for it. *He **lusted for** fame.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: What do you **make \_\_\_\_\_\_** this unusual painting?
make of ## Footnote When you **make of** something, you think or understand about it. *I **made** nothing of the rumor.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Don't **meddle \_\_\_\_\_\_** my art supplies.
meddle with ## Footnote When you meddle with something, you interfere with or tamper with it in an unwanted or harmful way. *She always **meddles with** my plans.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: I usually **object \_\_\_\_\_\_** loud music at home.
object to ## Footnote When you **object to** something, you express disapproval. *They **objected to** the plan.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Don't **obsess \_\_\_\_\_\_** small problems.
obsess about ## Footnote When you **obsess about** something, you think about it all the time. *He **obsessed about** the exam.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: When choosing a meal, many people **opt \_\_\_\_\_\_** the healthy option.
opt for ## Footnote When you **opt for** something, you choose it over other possibilities. *She **opts for** organic food.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Students **participate \_\_\_\_\_\_** school activities to learn new skills.
participate in ## Footnote When you **participate in** something, you take part or join in it. *He **participated in** the event.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: You need to **pay \_\_\_\_\_\_** the ticket before entering the theater.
pay for ## Footnote When you **pay for** something, you give money in exchange for it. *I **paid for** the groceries.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Children like to **peek \_\_\_\_\_\_** presents before Christmas morning.
peek at ## Footnote When you **peek at** something, you look at it quickly and secretly to get information. *She **peeked at** the answer.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Even after failures, he **persisted \_\_\_\_\_\_** his dream of success.
persisted in ## Footnote When you **persist in** something, you continue it despite obstacles. *They **persist in** trying.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Families **plan \_\_\_\_\_\_** vacations months in advance.
plan for ## Footnote When you **plan for** something, you make arrangements ahead of time. *We **planned for** the party.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Researchers **pore \_\_\_\_\_\_** old documents to find clues.
pore over ## Footnote When you **pore over** something, you study it very carefully. *He **pored over** the map.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Many people **pray \_\_\_\_\_\_** peace during hard times.
pray for ## Footnote When you **pray for** something, you ask a higher power for it. *They **prayed for** rain.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Athletes **prepare \_\_\_\_\_\_** competitions with intense training.
prepare for ## Footnote When you **prepare for** something, you get ready in advance. *She **prepared for** the test.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Businesses **profit \_\_\_\_\_\_** good customer service.
profit from ## Footnote When you **profit from** something, you gain money or advantage from it. *The company **profited from** the deal.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Parents **provide \_\_\_\_\_\_** their children's needs.
provide for ## Footnote When you **provide for** someone, you supply what they need. *He **provided for** his family.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: I don't think I **qualify \_\_\_\_\_\_** that job.
qualify for ## Footnote When you **qualify for** something, you meet the requirements for it. *She **qualified for** the award.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: How did you **react \_\_\_\_\_\_** the surprise?
react to ## Footnote When you **react to** something, you respond to it. *He **reacted to** the news by bursting into tears.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: I first **read \_\_\_\_\_\_** dinosaurs in a children's book.
read about ## Footnote When you **read about** something, you learn from written material. *She **read about** the event.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: It's hard to **reason \_\_\_\_\_\_** an angry person.
reason with ## Footnote When you **reason with** someone, you talk logically to convince them. *I tried to **reason with** the child.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: I hope you **reconcile \_\_\_\_\_\_** your old friend soon.
reconcile with ## Footnote When you **reconcile with** someone, you restore a good relationship. *They **reconciled with** each other.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: It takes time to **recover \_\_\_\_\_\_** a bad cold.
recover from ## Footnote When you **recover from** something, you get better after illness. *He **recovered from** the injury.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Please **refrain \_\_\_\_\_\_** smoking here.
refrain from ## Footnote When you **refrain from** something, you stop yourself from doing it. *She **refrained from** commenting.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: I really **relate \_\_\_\_\_\_** to your childhood experiences.
relate to ## Footnote When you **relate to** something, you connect to it or understand it. *My students always **relate to** the main character in this book.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: I can **rely \_\_\_\_\_\_** my friends during tough times.
rely on ## Footnote When you **rely on** someone, you depend on them for support. *She **relied on** her instincts.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Don't **resort \_\_\_\_\_\_** lying to get out of trouble.
resort to ## Footnote When you **resort to** something, you use it when other options fail. *He **resorted to** begging.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: After trying new methods, they **reverted \_\_\_\_\_\_** the old one.
reverted to ## Footnote When you **revert to** something, you go back to a previous state. *The system **reverts to** default.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: The plot **revolves \_\_\_\_\_\_** a secret.
revolves around ## Footnote When something **revolves around** another, it is centered on it. *The story **revolved around** love.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: We **ran \_\_\_\_\_\_** some problems during the trip.
ran into ## Footnote When you **run into** something, you encounter it unexpectedly. *I **run into** difficulties every time I apply for a passport.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: I really should **seek \_\_\_\_\_\_** help from a mentor.
seek out ## Footnote When you **seek out** something, you actively look for it. *She **sought out** advice.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Don't **settle \_\_\_\_\_\_** second best.
settle for ## Footnote When you **settle for** something, you accept it even if not ideal. *He **settled for** less.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Don't **shout \_\_\_\_\_\_** me like that.
shout at ## Footnote When you **shout at** someone, you yell angrily at them. *She **shouted at** the driver.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: I **side \_\_\_\_\_\_** you in this argument.
side with ## Footnote When you **side with** someone, you support them in a dispute. *They **sided with** the underdog.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Let's **sift \_\_\_\_\_\_** the papers till we find the right one.
sift through ## Footnote When you **sift through** something, you search through it carefully. *He **sifted through** the files.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: The baby loves it when you **smile \_\_\_\_\_\_** her.
smile at ## Footnote When you **smile at** someone, you show friendliness with a smile. *She **smiled at** the stranger.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: I sometimes **snap \_\_\_\_\_\_** my family when I'm tired.
snap at ## Footnote When you **snap at** someone, you speak rudely or suddenly. *He **snapped at** the waiter.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Doctors **specialize \_\_\_\_\_\_** different fields.
specialize in ## Footnote When you **specialize in** something, you focus your work on it. *She **specialized in** pediatrics.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: People **speculate \_\_\_\_\_\_** the weather.
speculate about ## Footnote When you **speculate about** something, you make guesses about it. *They **speculated about** the outcome.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Sometimes it's fun to **splurge \_\_\_\_\_\_** a fancy meal out.
splurge on ## Footnote When you **splurge on** something, you spend a lot of money on a luxury. *We **splurged on** vacation.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: The detective had to **spy \_\_\_\_\_\_** the suspect all night.
spy on ## Footnote When you **spy on** someone, you watch them secretly to get information. *Agents **spied on** the enemy.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: The abbreviation is confusing. What does it **stand \_\_\_\_\_\_** ?
stand for ## Footnote When something **stands for** something, it represents it. *UN **stands for** United Nations.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Why do people **stare \_\_\_\_\_\_** their phones so much these days?
stare at ## Footnote When you **stare at** something, you look at it without stopping. *He **stared at** the screen.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Athletes **strive \_\_\_\_\_\_** excellence in every competition they enter.
strive for ## Footnote When you **strive for** something, you work very hard to achieve it. *She **strove for** perfection.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Many students **struggle \_\_\_\_\_\_** math problems in school.
struggle with ## Footnote When you **struggle with** something, you have a hard time dealing with it. *He **struggled with** the puzzle.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Do you **subscribe \_\_\_\_\_\_** any online magazines or newsletters?
subscribe to ## Footnote When you **subscribe to** something, you pay to receive it regularly. *I **subscribed to** the meal service.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: She managed to **succeed \_\_\_\_\_\_** completing the project on time.
succeed in ## Footnote When you **succeed in** something, you achieve what you wanted to do. *They **succeed in** their goals.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Many people **believe \_\_\_\_\_\_** the importance of kindness.
believe in ## Footnote When you **believe in** something, you have confidence or trust that it is true or good. *She **believed in** miracles.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: The child suddenly **burst \_\_\_\_\_\_** tears when she heard the news.
burst into ## Footnote When you **burst into** something, you suddenly start doing it, often an emotion like crying or laughing. *The crowd **bursts into** applause.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: He felt **confused \_\_\_\_\_\_** the instructions given by the teacher.
confused by ## Footnote When you are **confused by** something, you do not understand it clearly. *Many people are **confused by** the rules.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: Have you **heard \_\_\_\_\_\_** cognitive behaviour therapy?
heard of ## Footnote When you **hear of** something, you become aware of it or learn about it for the first time. *I **heard of** the news yesterday.*
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# Complete the phrasal verb: I'm sure he would **fight \_\_\_\_\_\_** his country.
fight for ## Footnote When you **fight for** something, you make a strong effort or battle to achieve, protect, or obtain it. *I'll **fight for** your love!*