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Verb + particle

Phrasal verbs

172 phrasal verbs, each with its own page. Collocations that are not verb-plus-particle stay in Phrases.

ask for

CEFR A1

to request or seek something from someone

Phrasal verb

help with

CEFR A1

to assist someone in doing or dealing with something

Phrasal verb

listen to

CEFR A1

to pay attention to someone or something producing sound

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put on

CEFR A1

to place clothing or accessories on one's body

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agree with

CEFR A2

to share the same opinion as someone, or to think something is correct

Phrasal verb

ask about

CEFR A2

to inquire or seek information concerning something

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believe in

CEFR A2

To have faith, trust, or confidence in something or someone; to think that something exists or is right.

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bring along

CEFR A2

To take someone or something with you to a place or event.

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die of

CEFR A2

to die as a result of a disease or bodily condition

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find out

CEFR A2

to discover information or learn a fact

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hear about

CEFR A2

to receive information or news about something

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hear from

CEFR A2

to receive contact, news, or communication from someone

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help out

CEFR A2

to give assistance, especially in a time of need

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put back

CEFR A2

to return something to its original place

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run away

CEFR A2

To flee or escape quickly from a place or situation.

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run out of

CEFR A2

To use up or exhaust an available supply of something.

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try on

CEFR A2

To put on a garment or item to see whether it fits or suits you before deciding to keep it.

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try out

CEFR A2

To test or use something for the first time in order to see whether it works or is suitable.

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use up

CEFR A2

To consume or exhaust a supply of something completely

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agree on

CEFR B1

to reach a shared decision or consensus about something

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agree to

CEFR B1

to accept or consent to a proposal or plan

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decide against

CEFR B1

to choose not to do something after deliberation

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decide between

CEFR B1

to make a choice when comparing two or more options

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decide on

CEFR B1

to make a choice about something after considering the options

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die from

CEFR B1

to die as a direct result of an injury or external cause

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hear back

CEFR B1

to receive a reply or response from someone you contacted

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hear of

CEFR B1

to have knowledge that someone or something exists

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help through

CEFR B1

to support someone in getting through a difficult period or situation

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listen for

CEFR B1

to pay alert attention in order to hear something expected or hoped for

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put into

CEFR B1

to invest resources, energy, or thought into something

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remember as

CEFR B1

to be recalled in the role or identity of a particular kind of person or thing (typically in passive constructions)

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run for

CEFR B1

to compete as a candidate for an elected position

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sit on

CEFR B1

to be a member of an official body such as a committee, board, or jury

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sit through

CEFR B1

to remain seated and endure something from beginning to end, especially something long or dull

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try for

CEFR B1

To make an attempt to obtain, win, or gain entry to something competitive.

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sit for

CEFR B2

to take a formal examination, or to pose while an artist paints or photographs you

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sit in on

CEFR B2

to attend a meeting or class as a silent observer rather than an active participant

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understand by

CEFR B2

to interpret or take a particular meaning from a word, phrase, or action

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bask in

CEFR C1

to relax while enjoying warmth or sunlight

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abound in

CEFR C1

to be present in great numbers or amounts in a place

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adapt to

CEFR B1

to adjust to new conditions or demands

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adhere to

CEFR C2

to follow a rule, principle, or agreed requirement

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aim at

CEFR B1

to direct a shot or throw toward a chosen target

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allow for

CEFR B1

to take a possible event or requirement into account when planning

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ally with

CEFR B2

to join another person, group, or country for a shared purpose

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amount to

CEFR B2

to become something significant or worthwhile

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appeal to

CEFR B1

to seem attractive or interesting to someone

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approve of

CEFR B1

to consider someone or something acceptable or good

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arrive at

CEFR A1

to reach a particular place

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attach to

CEFR C1

to be associated with a person, position, event, or thing

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begin with

CEFR A1

to use something as the first part or step of an activity

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belong to

CEFR A2

to be owned by someone or to be part of a group

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bid for

CEFR B2

to offer a price or compete in an attempt to obtain something

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burst into

CEFR B1

to appear suddenly and forcefully in a place or state

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chase after

CEFR B1

to pursue someone or something in an attempt to catch them

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cheat on

CEFR B1

to have a sexual relationship with someone other than one's partner

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cling to

CEFR C1

to hold something tightly and refuse or struggle to let go

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collide with

CEFR C2

to hit another person or object while moving

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comply with

CEFR C1

to act according to a rule, requirement, or request

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conceive of

CEFR C1

to imagine something or form an idea of it

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confer with

CEFR C1

to consult someone for advice or discussion

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confide in

CEFR C1

to tell someone private information because one trusts them

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conform to

CEFR C1

to follow or meet a stated rule, standard, or expectation

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consist of

CEFR A2

to be made up of particular parts or things

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cope with

CEFR B2

to deal successfully or manageably with difficulty

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depend on

CEFR A2

to rely on someone or something for support

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descend into

CEFR B2

to move downward into a lower place

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detract from

CEFR C2

to reduce the value, appeal, or importance of something

Phrasal verb

dipped into

CEFR B2

to reach briefly into a container or enclosed space

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disagree with

CEFR A2

to hold a different opinion from someone or about something

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disapprove of

CEFR B2

to believe that someone or something is wrong or unacceptable

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dispense with

CEFR C1

to manage without something or decide it is unnecessary

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dispose of

CEFR C1

to get rid of something or arrange for it to leave your possession

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embark on

CEFR C1

to begin an undertaking or course of action

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encroach upon

CEFR C2

to gradually intrude on another person's space, rights, or activities

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engage in

CEFR B2

to take part in an activity

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enter upon

CEFR C2

to take possession of land or property

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excel at

CEFR B2

to perform particularly well in an activity

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focus on

CEFR A2

to direct attention or effort toward something particular

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frown on

CEFR C2

to disapprove of something

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impose on

CEFR B2

to place an unwanted requirement or burden on someone

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inhere in

CEFR C2

to exist as an essential part or quality of something

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inquire into

CEFR B2

to investigate or seek information about a matter

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insist on

CEFR B1

to demand something firmly or refuse to accept an alternative

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interact with

CEFR B1

to communicate with or respond to someone or something

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interfere with

CEFR B2

to disrupt the proper operation or progress of something

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intrude on

CEFR B2

to enter or interfere with someone's activity or private affairs without being welcome

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invest in

CEFR B1

to put money into an asset or business expecting a future return

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lean on

CEFR B2

to rely on someone for help or emotional support

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linger over

CEFR B2

to spend more time than necessary enjoying or considering something

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lodge in

CEFR B2

to live temporarily in a particular place

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lust after

CEFR C1

to feel strong sexual desire for someone

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obtrude upon

CEFR C2

to intrude on someone or something in an unwelcome way

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originate in

CEFR B2

to begin or come from a particular place or source

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peck at

CEFR C2

to eat small amounts of food with little enthusiasm

Phrasal verb

persist in

CEFR B2

to continue doing something despite difficulty or opposition

Phrasal verb

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