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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