Phrasal Verb
A verb combined with an adverb or a preposition, or sometimes both, to give a new meaning.
Phrasal Verb:
buoy someone or something up
Meaning:
to keep someone or something afloat.
Example:
Use this cushion to buoy yourself up.
Phrasal verbs are multi-word verbs that, like single-word verbs, convey action of the body or mind or occurrences. Phrasal verbs consist of a basic verb + another word or words, usually a preposition or adverb. Example: speak (basic verb) + up (preposition)
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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