Sunday, October 5, 2008

Phrasal Verbs for today

Account For - To explain

e.g. The mamager is accounted for the missing files.

Ache for -- Want something or someone a lot

e.g. The kid ached for the new robot.

Act on- - To take action because of something like information received

e.g. The mayor of the city acted on the sewage problem.

Act out- - Perform something with actions and gestures.
- Express an emotion in your behaviour

e.g. The witness acted out how the accident happened.

Act up- - Behave badly or strangely

e.g. The girls act up when they saw the rockstars.

Add on- - Include in a calculation

e.g. Please add on the paper clips and pens on the office supplies request.

Add up- - To make a mathematical total
- Be a satisfactory explanation for something

e.g. All of the expenses adds up to one thousand euros.

Add up to- Have a certain result

e.g. Your not being serious to your job adds up to your termination.

Aim at- - To target

e.g. The vigilant aims at the drug pushers of the city.

Allow for- - Include something in a plan or calculation

e.g. The children are allowed for picnic by themselves this weekend.

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