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