Enrich your expressions with phrasal verbs indicating togetherness, opposition, separation, and other directions.
11 topics121 words
Performing an Action (Together)14 words
bring togetherverbto assist individuals in solving disagreements and becoming closer
club togetherverb(of a group of people) to contribute toward a shared expense
cobble togetherverbto assemble or create something with whatever materials or resources are readily available, often in a hasty manner
come togetherverb(of people) to form a united group
hang togetherverb(of people) to stay united and cooperate to support each other, particularly in difficult or challenging circumstances
knock togetherverbto make something quickly and carelessly
piece togetherverbto create something by joining separate parts or elements
put togetherverbto assemble something from separate parts or elements
sleep togetherverbto engage in sexual intercourse
stick togetherverbto remain united or connected as a group, especially in difficult situations
throw togetherverbto assemble things hastily or without much care, resulting in a random arrangement
get togetherverbto meet up with someone in order to cooperate or socialize
go togetherverbto complement and suit each other when combined or placed together
pull togetherverbto work with other people toward a common goal
Performing an Action (Against & Onto)10 words
count againstverbto be considered as a negative factor or disadvantage, potentially leading to a failure of a person or a situation
run againstverbto oppose or have an effect that is not helpful toward someone or something
side againstverbto oppose a person or group in an argument and take a contrary stance or position
take againstverbto start to dislike someone or something
get ontoverbto comprehend something, typically after initial difficulty
go ontoverbto proceed to the next step or stage of something
open ontoverb(of an area, door, or window) to provide direct access or a view to another area
set againstverbto cause someone to become opposed or hostile toward a friend, relative, ally, etc.
go againstverbto oppose or resist someone or something
turn againstverbto develop opposition or hostility toward something or someone once supported or favored
Separating or Distinguishing (Apart)10 words
come apartverbto disassemble or break into separate pieces
drift apartverbto gradually become less close or connected, often due to a lack of shared interests or diverging paths
grow apartverb(of people and their relationship) to gradually become less close
pick apartverbto break something down into its individual pieces
pull apartverbto become shattered, often after applying much force
set apartverbto distinguish somebody or something from others, making them unique or better in some way
take apartverbto disassemble or separate into its individual components or parts
tear apartverbto separate or destroy by causing serious arguments in a country, organization, or group
tell apartverbto distinguish the differences between things or people
fall apartverbto fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition
Performing an Action (Toward-Towards)10 words
gear towardverbto customize or prepare something to be suitable for a specific purpose, situation, or audience
lean towardsverbto favor something, especially an opinion
tend towardsverbto have a natural tendency to show a particular behavior or characteristic
count towardsverbto be considered as part of a total, contributing to a particular outcome or result
go towardsverbto give or use something for a particular goal or purpose
predispose towardsverbto make someone more likely to experience or develop a certain condition or behavior
put towardsverbto set aside or use money for a specific purpose or expense
make towardverbto move in the direction of someone or something
point towardsverbto indicate that something is likely or true
work towardverbto make an effort to achieve a particular goal
Performing an Action (From & Round)9 words
come fromverbto have been born in a specific place
derive fromverbto be originated from something
detract fromverbto manage to make something seem less good than it really is or than it originally was or thought to be
hear fromverbto be contacted by a person or an entity, usually by letter, email, or phone call
keep fromverbto prevent someone from engaging in a specific activity
proceed fromverbto arise from or be caused by something
spring fromverbto be caused by a particular factor, circumstance, or event
stem fromverbto originate from a particular source or factor
get roundverbto find a way to deal with or overcome a problem or obstacle
Performing an Action or Experiencing (After & Past)12 words
ask afterverbto find out how someone is doing, especially if one has not seen or heard from them for a while
come afterverbto follow or chase someone, often with the intent of catching or reaching them
go afterverbto pursue or try to catch someone or something
look afterverbto take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety
make afterverbto go after someone or something in order to catch them
name afterverbto give someone or something a name in honor or in memory of another person or thing
run afterverbto follow someone or something in an attempt to catch them
blow pastverbto move past someone with speed
go pastverbto move beyond a specific location, object, or person
run pastverbto present an idea or proposal to someone with the intention of getting their opinion or approval
get afterverbto take action or make an effort to pursue or attain something
take afterverbto look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents
Performing an Action (Aside & Before)12 words
lie beforeverbto exist or occur in the future
brush asideverbto ignore something without giving it much thought or consideration
lay asideverbto save money for the future
leave asideverbto temporarily put a topic on hold to address another matter
stand asideverbto temporarily withdraw from involvement or decision-making in a specific area or situation
step asideverbto willingly step back from a position, often to make way for someone else to take the role
sweep asideverbto ignore something, refusing to let it impact one's thoughts or performance
take asideverbto separate someone from a group for a private conversation
come beforeverbto have a higher priority or importance compared to someone or something else
go beforeverbto be formally presented for discussion or judgment by a person or authority
put asideverbto forget a feeling, disagreement, or dispute
set asideverbto keep or save money, time, etc. for a specific purpose
Performing an Action (Of & Between)11 words
admit ofverbto let something happen or exist
become ofverbto ask about what has happened or will happen to someone or something
consist ofverbto be formed from particular parts or things
deprive ofverbto take away or deny someone or something the possession or enjoyment of a particular thing
give ofverbto selflessly contribute one's time, energy, etc. to a task or cause, typically for the benefit of others or a greater purpose
hear ofverbto know about somebody or something because one has received information or news about them
know ofverbto be aware of someone or something and have some information about them, although the knowledge may be limited
speak ofverbto indicate, foretell, or suggest something
come betweenverbto be a cause or source of division or conflict between two or more parties
sandwich betweenverbto be in a confined area with little space between two objects or individuals
think ofverbto acknowledge a specific concept, suggestion, or factor
Performing an Action or Experiencing (Ahead & Under)12 words
get aheadverbto make progress and succeed in one's career or life
lie aheadverbto be planned or expected to happen in the future
look aheadverbto think about the things that could happen in the future
pull aheadverbto have some kind of advantage over one's opponent in terms of points, especially in competitions or races
think aheadverbto carefully consider or make plans for what might happen in the future
bubble underverbto have a high chance of becoming successful or popular
come underverbto be classified or categorized as part of a particular group or subject
fall underverbto be categorized or classified within a particular group, type, or jurisdiction
knuckle underverbto submit to someone or something's authority
snow underverbto overwhelm someone or something with an excessive amount of work, tasks, requests, or messages, often causing a feeling of being stressed
go aheadverbto initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition
go underverbto descend or sink beneath the surface of a liquid
Performing an Action (Behind & Across)11 words
fall behindverbto fail to keep up in work, studies, or performance
lag behindverbto develop or progress more slowly than someone or something else
lie behindverbto be the true cause of something, often not immediately apparent
stay behindverbto remain in a location while others depart
come acrossverbto discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident
keep acrossverbto remain well-informed about a particular topic, subject, or situation
put acrossverbto present information clearly and effectively to others
run acrossverbto meet someone unexpectedly
get behindverbto not succeed in doing something within the expected or required time limit
leave behindverbto leave without taking someone or something with one
get acrossverbto be clearly understood or communicated
Performing an Action (Forward & Forth)10 words
bring forwardverbto suggest something for discussion or consideration
carry forwardverbto save something for later use or consideration
move forwardverbto make progress or advance in a positive direction
put forwardverbto present an idea, suggestion, etc. to be discussed
bring forthverbto give birth and bring into being
come forthverbto appear, emerge, or be revealed
give forthverbto release or produce something, like smoke, sounds, or aromas
hold forthverbto talk at length about a topic, often in a manner that others might find uninteresting or boring
set forthverbto present information or arguments in a coherent and clear manner
go forwardverbto advance to the next stage of a competition or process, especially by winning a preliminary round or meeting certain requirements
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