Phrasal Verb
A phrase that consists of a verb with a preposition or adverb or both, the meaning of which is different from the meaning of its separate parts.
Phrasal Verb:
tone someone or something up
Meaning:
to make someone or something stronger or more fit, muscularly.
Example:
I suggested an exercise that would tone him up and make him feel better.
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A phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or adverb or both and that functions as a verb whose meaning is different from the combined meanings of the individual words.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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