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 A1to request or seek something from someone
help with
CEFR A1to assist someone in doing or dealing with something
listen to
CEFR A1to pay attention to someone or something producing sound
put on
CEFR A1to place clothing or accessories on one's body
agree with
CEFR A2to share the same opinion as someone, or to think something is correct
ask about
CEFR A2to inquire or seek information concerning something
believe in
CEFR A2To have faith, trust, or confidence in something or someone; to think that something exists or is right.
bring along
CEFR A2To take someone or something with you to a place or event.
die of
CEFR A2to die as a result of a disease or bodily condition
find out
CEFR A2to discover information or learn a fact
hear about
CEFR A2to receive information or news about something
hear from
CEFR A2to receive contact, news, or communication from someone
help out
CEFR A2to give assistance, especially in a time of need
put back
CEFR A2to return something to its original place
run away
CEFR A2To flee or escape quickly from a place or situation.
run out of
CEFR A2To use up or exhaust an available supply of something.
try on
CEFR A2To put on a garment or item to see whether it fits or suits you before deciding to keep it.
try out
CEFR A2To test or use something for the first time in order to see whether it works or is suitable.
use up
CEFR A2To consume or exhaust a supply of something completely
agree on
CEFR B1to reach a shared decision or consensus about something
agree to
CEFR B1to accept or consent to a proposal or plan
decide against
CEFR B1to choose not to do something after deliberation
decide between
CEFR B1to make a choice when comparing two or more options
decide on
CEFR B1to make a choice about something after considering the options
die from
CEFR B1to die as a direct result of an injury or external cause
hear back
CEFR B1to receive a reply or response from someone you contacted
hear of
CEFR B1to have knowledge that someone or something exists
help through
CEFR B1to support someone in getting through a difficult period or situation
listen for
CEFR B1to pay alert attention in order to hear something expected or hoped for
put into
CEFR B1to invest resources, energy, or thought into something
remember as
CEFR B1to be recalled in the role or identity of a particular kind of person or thing (typically in passive constructions)
run for
CEFR B1to compete as a candidate for an elected position
sit on
CEFR B1to be a member of an official body such as a committee, board, or jury
sit through
CEFR B1to remain seated and endure something from beginning to end, especially something long or dull
try for
CEFR B1To make an attempt to obtain, win, or gain entry to something competitive.
sit for
CEFR B2to take a formal examination, or to pose while an artist paints or photographs you
sit in on
CEFR B2to attend a meeting or class as a silent observer rather than an active participant
understand by
CEFR B2to interpret or take a particular meaning from a word, phrase, or action
bask in
CEFR C1to relax while enjoying warmth or sunlight
abound in
CEFR C1to be present in great numbers or amounts in a place
adapt to
CEFR B1to adjust to new conditions or demands
adhere to
CEFR C2to follow a rule, principle, or agreed requirement
aim at
CEFR B1to direct a shot or throw toward a chosen target
allow for
CEFR B1to take a possible event or requirement into account when planning
ally with
CEFR B2to join another person, group, or country for a shared purpose
amount to
CEFR B2to become something significant or worthwhile
appeal to
CEFR B1to seem attractive or interesting to someone
approve of
CEFR B1to consider someone or something acceptable or good
arrive at
CEFR A1to reach a particular place
attach to
CEFR C1to be associated with a person, position, event, or thing
begin with
CEFR A1to use something as the first part or step of an activity
belong to
CEFR A2to be owned by someone or to be part of a group
bid for
CEFR B2to offer a price or compete in an attempt to obtain something
burst into
CEFR B1to appear suddenly and forcefully in a place or state
chase after
CEFR B1to pursue someone or something in an attempt to catch them
cheat on
CEFR B1to have a sexual relationship with someone other than one's partner
cling to
CEFR C1to hold something tightly and refuse or struggle to let go
collide with
CEFR C2to hit another person or object while moving
comply with
CEFR C1to act according to a rule, requirement, or request
conceive of
CEFR C1to imagine something or form an idea of it
confer with
CEFR C1to consult someone for advice or discussion
confide in
CEFR C1to tell someone private information because one trusts them
conform to
CEFR C1to follow or meet a stated rule, standard, or expectation
consist of
CEFR A2to be made up of particular parts or things
cope with
CEFR B2to deal successfully or manageably with difficulty
depend on
CEFR A2to rely on someone or something for support
descend into
CEFR B2to move downward into a lower place
detract from
CEFR C2to reduce the value, appeal, or importance of something
dipped into
CEFR B2to reach briefly into a container or enclosed space
disagree with
CEFR A2to hold a different opinion from someone or about something
disapprove of
CEFR B2to believe that someone or something is wrong or unacceptable
dispense with
CEFR C1to manage without something or decide it is unnecessary
dispose of
CEFR C1to get rid of something or arrange for it to leave your possession
embark on
CEFR C1to begin an undertaking or course of action
encroach upon
CEFR C2to gradually intrude on another person's space, rights, or activities
engage in
CEFR B2to take part in an activity
enter upon
CEFR C2to take possession of land or property
excel at
CEFR B2to perform particularly well in an activity
focus on
CEFR A2to direct attention or effort toward something particular
frown on
CEFR C2to disapprove of something
impose on
CEFR B2to place an unwanted requirement or burden on someone
inhere in
CEFR C2to exist as an essential part or quality of something
inquire into
CEFR B2to investigate or seek information about a matter
insist on
CEFR B1to demand something firmly or refuse to accept an alternative
interact with
CEFR B1to communicate with or respond to someone or something
interfere with
CEFR B2to disrupt the proper operation or progress of something
intrude on
CEFR B2to enter or interfere with someone's activity or private affairs without being welcome
invest in
CEFR B1to put money into an asset or business expecting a future return
lean on
CEFR B2to rely on someone for help or emotional support
linger over
CEFR B2to spend more time than necessary enjoying or considering something
lodge in
CEFR B2to live temporarily in a particular place
lust after
CEFR C1to feel strong sexual desire for someone
obtrude upon
CEFR C2to intrude on someone or something in an unwelcome way
originate in
CEFR B2to begin or come from a particular place or source
peck at
CEFR C2to eat small amounts of food with little enthusiasm
persist in
CEFR B2to continue doing something despite difficulty or opposition