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Phrasal Verbs List (A)

Phrasal VerbEnglish DefinitionExample Sentence
Abide byTo accept or follow a rule, decision, or law.Citizens are expected to abide by the local laws.
Account forTo explain the reason for something.Can you account for the missing funds in the report?
Add upTo make sense or seem logical.The witness's testimony simply doesn't add up.
Advise againstTo recommend not doing something.Doctors strongly advise against smoking.
Agree withTo have the same opinion as someone else.I completely agree with your decision.
Allow forTo consider a factor when making plans.You should allow for extra time in case of traffic.
Answer backTo reply rudely to someone in authority.Do not answer back to your parents in that tone.
Apply forTo make a formal request for something (job, visa).She decided to apply for a new job last week.
Ask aroundTo ask several people for information.I'll ask around to see if anyone found your keys.
Ask outTo invite someone for a romantic engagement.He finally decided to ask her out to dinner.
Attend toTo deal with something or help someone.I have some urgent matters to attend to.
Phrasal Verb English Definition Example Sentence

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