Common Phrasal Verbs in English List A
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Common Phrasal Verbs in English List A


Common phrasal verbs are listed below alphebetically in the table, with meanings and examples. Only the most usual meanings are given. Some phrasal verbs may have additional meanings.

As well as learning their meanings, you need to learn how to use phrasal verbs?.

Phrasal Verb

Meaning

Example
abide by
Respect or obey
(the law, a decision, a rule)
If you want to stay at this school, you mustabide by the rules.
account            
for
Explain; give a reason
I hope you can account for the money you spent!
ache for
Want something or someone very much.
He was so lonely he ached for the sound of a human voice.
act on
Take action as a result of something
The police acted on the call they received.
act out
Demonstrate something with gestures
and actions.
They acted out the scene in the classroom.
act up
Cause pain or annoyance by functioning badly
Dad's poor knee is acting up again.
add up
Make sense; seem reasonable
Her story just doesn't add up.
adhere
to
Support; follow; act in accordance with
All contestants must adhere to the rules.
advise
against
Recommend not doing something
The doctor advised him against carrying heavy loads.
agree
with
Have the same opinion as someone else
I agree with you. I think she deserves the award too.
aim at
Direct towards a target
The policeman aimed his gun at the hijacker.
allow for
Take into consideration; 
Include in a calculation
You'd better leave early to allow for heavy traffic.
amount
to
Reach; be equivalent to
1) The total cost amounts to 1200?.
2) His statement amounted to a confession.
angle at
Show from a particular point of view.
The documentary was angled at young viewers.
angle
for
Try to obtain something by hinting.
I suspect Tom's angling for a free ticket.
answer
back
Reply rudely
 Don't answer back your mother!
answer
for
1) Be responsible for something.

2) Speak on behalf of someone.
1) Normally parents have to answer for their children's behaviour.
2) I agree, but I can't answer for my associate.
answer
to
Be responsible to/be controlled by (someone)
Who do you answer to in your job?
appeal
to
1)Plead or make an earnest request.

2) Be attractive or interesting.
1) The organizers appealed to the crowd to stay calm.
2) Camping doesn't appeal to me.
apply
for
Make a formal request for something
(job, permit, loan, etc.)
He applied for the job advertised.
arrive at
Reach 
(an agreement, a decision, a conclusion)
It is hoped that they will arrive at an agreement at the end of the meeting..
ask after
Enquire about someone's well-being.
My mother is always asking after you.
ask around
Mention it to people you see or meet.
I'll ask around and see if anyone has seen your cat.
ask in
Invite someone to come inside.
I couldn't leave her standing outside in the cold so I asked her in.
ask out
Invite someone to lunch, dinner, the cinema ...
John has asked Mary out several times.
avail (oneself) of
Take advantage of something
(an opportunity)
When the company is privatized, you shouldavail yourself of the opportunity and buy some shares.
average    
out at
Result in an average (amount)
The price of lunch averages out at 10? per person.



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