Common Phrasal Verbs Starting with A | English Vocabulary Guide
Phrasal Verb English Definition Example Sentence Abide by To accept or follow a rule, decision, or law. "Citizens are expected to abide by the local laws." Account for To explain the reason for something or represent a portion. "Can you account for the missing funds in the report?" Add up To make sense or seem logical. "The witness's testimony simply doesn't add up ." Advise against To recommend not doing something. "Doctors strongly advise against smoking during pregnancy." Allow for To consider a factor when making plans. "You should allow for extra time in case of traffic." Answer back To reply rudely to someone in authority. "Do not answer back to your parents in that tone." Ask around To ask several people for information. "I'll ask around to see if anyone found your keys." Ask out To invite someone for a romantic engagement. "He finally decided to ask her out for coffee."