Agreeing, Accepting, or Providing (on): English Vocabulary List

to disapprove of or have a negative opinion about something, particularly due to being improper or unacceptable

"The school frowns on cheating."

"Many traditional cultures frown on public displays of affection between couples who are not yet officially married to each other."

to keep criticizing or complaining to someone about their behavior, work, or actions

"Don't go on at me."

"My boss tends to go on at me about minor mistakes, making me feel constantly scrutinized and stressed."

to supply someone with something, particularly food or entertainment

"They will lay on a big party."

"The hotel staff agreed to lay on a wonderful buffet for all the guests at the wedding reception."

to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives

"They finally settled on a wedding date."

"After viewing several apartments they finally settled on a small but cozy two bedroom unit near the park."

to forcefully eliminate something that is disapproved of or unwanted

"He will stamp on it."

"The committee was determined to stamp on any attempts to introduce controversial changes to the regulations."

to angrily complain to someone about something they did

"She started on at him again."

"My father started on at me again about getting a job as soon as I finished university because he worries about my future."

to provide service, mainly in a restaurant, cafe, bar, etc.

"The waiter waits on tables."

"The butler waited on the wealthy family hand and foot fulfilling their every request before they even had to ask."

to experience success or good fortune as if one is favored by luck, fate, or a higher power

"Fortune smiled on them."

"Luck seemed to smile on the young gambler who won every hand of poker that he played that night."

to not fulfill a promise or agreement

"Don't rat on your promise."

"He decided to rat on the deal, causing significant problems for everyone involved."

to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup

"Let's move on to the next topic."

"After the divorce she decided to move on with her life and start a new career."

to transfer the possession or ownership of something to another person

"Please pass on the book."

"The seasoned artisan decided to pass on his valuable knowledge and intricate techniques to a promising apprentice."