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Phrasal Verbs
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Meanings |
Examples |
| MAKE FUN OF |
to make unkind jokes about someone |
The cruel children made fun of the man
walking with a limp. |
| MAKE OUT |
to find or grasp the meaning of |
The doctor's writing was terrible. The
nurse couldn't make out what he wrote. |
| MAKE OUT |
to complete a printed form |
Please make that check out to Kaye. |
| MAKE UP |
to invent a story |
Franz made up the most ridiculous excuse
for being late. |
| MAKE UP |
to re-establish a friendly relationship by
admitting guilt |
Sally and Sara you must make up with
each other. It's not nice for sisters to fight. |
| MARK DOWN |
to lower prices |
I hope the clothing store marks that
jacket down soon. I want to buy it, but it is too expensive. |
| MARK UP |
to raise prices |
The clothing store will probably mark
that jacket up. They always mark up the things I like! |
| MOVE ON |
to progress onward |
The meeting moved on at a slow pace. |
| MIX UP |
to confuse |
Peter always mixes 'there' and 'their'
up. |
| MIX UP |
to blend together |
The directions say to mix 2 eggs up with
some milk. |
