Common Phrasal Verbs and Their Meanings

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To spend one’s childhood and become an adult.

Example: “She grew up in a small town.” Equivalent: Mature, develop.

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Grow up

Front

To resemble a family member in behavior, appearance, or traits.

Example: “He took after his father in his love for art.”

Equivalent: Resemble, mirror.

Back

Take after

Front

To begin a stable life in one place, often with a family.

Example: “After traveling, she settled down in New York.”

Equivalent: Establish, reside.

Back

Settle down

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To raise or care for a child.

Example: “He was brought up by his grandmother.”

Equivalent: Raise, nurture.

Back

Bring up

Front

To die.

Example: “She passed away at the age of 80.”

Equivalent: Die, expire.

Back

Pass away

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To begin a new activity or hobby.

Example: “She took up painting after her accident.”

Equivalent: Begin, start.

Back

Take up

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To relocate from a place.

Example: “He moved away from his hometown to study.”

Equivalent: Relocate, depart.

Back

Move away

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To admire or respect someone.

Example: “She looked up to her mother for guidance.”

Equivalent: Admire, respect.

Back

Look up to

Front

To quit or stop trying something.

Example: “He never gave up on his dream.” Equivalent: Quit, abandon.

Back

Give up

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To result or end up in a particular way. Example: “Her career turned out to be very successful.”

Equivalent: Result, conclude.

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Turn out