Phrasal Verb


A verb combined with an adverb or a preposition, or sometimes both, to give a new meaning.


Phrasal Verb:
build someone or something up

Meaning / Example:

1. to make someone or something bigger or stronger.
> Tom is lifting weights to build himself up for basketball.
> Tom needs to build up his upper body.

2. to advertise, praise, or promote someone or something.
> Theatrical agents work very hard to build up their clients.


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A phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or adverb or both and that functions as a verb whose meaning is different from the combined meanings of the individual words

A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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