Phrasal Verbs :
abide by
respect or obey (the law, a decision, a rule)
If you want to stay at this school, you must abide by the rules.
account for
explain, give a reason
I hope you can account for the money you spent!
add up
make sense, seem reasonable
Her story just doesn't add up.
advise against
recommend not doing something
The doctor advised him against carrying heavy loads.
agree with
have the same opinion as somebody else
I agree with you. I think she deserves the award too.
aim at
point something in the direction of 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 traffic jams.
answer back
reply rudely
Don't answer back your mother!
appeal to
plead or make an earnest request
The organizers appealed to the crowd to stay calm.
appeal to
be attractive or interesting
A trekking holiday doesn't appeal to me.
apply for
make a formal request for something (job, permit, loan etc.)
He applied for the job he saw advertised in the newspaper.
avail (oneself) of
take advantage of something (an opportunity)
When the company is privatized, you should avail yourself of the opportunity and buy some shares.
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