ACT English at World Knowledge - Abstract Phrasal Verbs

to create something by combining together different parts or ingredients

buuin

to be the reason for a specific incident or result

magdulot

to provide explanations or reasons for a particular situation or set of circumstances

ipaliwanag

to be prominent and easily noticeable

mamarkahan

to focus on something or someone as the primary subject or point of interest

umanib sa

to clearly and explicitly explain something

ipaliwanag nang malinaw

to emerge as a particular outcome

magresulta

to be socially fit for or belong within a particular group or environment

makasama

to bring about a specific result

magtulungan

to be easily noticed, often due to being different from the surrounding elements

tumayo

to officially induct someone into a position or office, typically involving an oath

manumpa

to use information, knowledge, or past experience to aid in performing a task or achieving a goal

gumamit ng

to indicate that something is about to happen

magpahayag

to conclude by selling off or getting rid of remaining items or assets

ipinid

to keep treating someone unfairly or making unfair remarks about them

mang-insulto

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

sumikat

to make something ineffective

kanselahin

to agree with or correspond to something

umayon sa

to record or note something for future reference or action

itala

to make a situation or relationship less tense by calming emotions, resolving conflicts, etc.

paangatin

to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction

matutunan

(of a person) to slowly become thin and lose strength, particularly to the point of death

maglaho

to define oneself as belonging to a particular category, group, or label

nagkakilala bilang

to become extremely upset, agitated, or overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, or excitement

mamangha

to concentrate closely on a particular matter

makiisa sa

to make something available or usable for a different purpose

buuin

to understand something

maunawaan

to gradually stop using, producing, or providing something

unahin unti-unti

to succeed or come to a favorable outcome

maging matagumpay

to present, propose, or offer something for consideration or action

ilabas

to forcefully end something, often a negative or undesirable situation

pagsugpo

to accumulate or obtain something notable, such as victories, accomplishments, or records

ipon

(of a situation or issue) to continue for a long period of time without resolution

magpatuloy

to access or make use of a resource or source of information

gamitin

to start a task, action, or process with determination and inspiration

magsimula ng

to find something or someone unexpectedly

matagpuan nang hindi sinasadya

to defend or support someone or something

ipaglaban

to focus on a particular person or thing from a group in either a positive or negative manner

itampok

to cause someone or something to be quiet

patahimikin

to completely impress someone

humanga

to consider a particular factor when planning or making arrangements

isama

(of an outcome, decision, or situation) to depend entirely on a particular factor or set of circumstances

umasa sa

to occupy a particular amount of space or time

sumakop

to eliminate an option or idea from consideration due to it appearing impossible to realize

ibasura

to provide explanations or information to make something more understandable

linawin

to contact someone to get assistance or help

makipag-ugnayan

to bring forth something, often from the realm of imagination, as if by enchantment

tumawag

to bring forth a memory or image, causing one to remember or think about something

ipatawag

to delay the occurrence of something undesirable or threatening

ipagpaliban