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250 Most Common English Phrasal Verbs - Top 226 - 250 Phrasal Verbs

Here you are provided with the part 10 of the list of the most common phrasal verbs in English such as "dress up", "run by", and "count on".

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Most Common Phrasal Verbs in English Vocabulary

to make something operate, especially by accident

Ex: She mistakenly set off the sprinkler system while working on the garden.
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to go faster and reach someone or something that is ahead

Ex: Even with a slow beginning, the marathon runner increased her pace to catch up with the leaders.
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to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

Ex: Attending the wedding , guests were expected dress up in semi-formal attire .
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to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use

Ex: The frequent washing and drying wore the delicate fabric of the dress out.
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(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

Ex: His music didcatch on until years after its release .
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to happen, often unexpectedly

Ex: The unexpected came about due to severe weather conditions .
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to intentionally exclude someone or something

Ex: Ileave out the technical terms to make the explanation simpler .
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to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Ex: The bad odor in the room made her feel sick , and she throw up.
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to run by
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to tell someone about an idea, especially to know their opinion about it

Ex: Before finalizing the menu, the chef ran the new dishes by the restaurant owner.
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to go past someone or something

Ex: The passed by the city hall .
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to speak in a louder voice

Ex: The speaker speak up due to technical issues with the microphone .
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to lose consciousness

Ex: She hit her head against the shelf passed out instantly .
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to distribute something among a group of individuals

Ex: The local government will give free masks out to the public during a health crisis.
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to put trust in something or someone

Ex: We count on the public transportation system to be punctual and efficient .
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to be the reason for a specific incident or result

Ex: The new brought about positive changes in the community .
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to have a brief sexual relationship with a person

Ex: She was hesitant hook up with him , but eventually decided to take the risk .
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to cause something to begin, particularly initiating an event or process

Ex: The kicked off the new product launch with a big advertising blitz .
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to spend time doing nothing or nothing productive

Ex: On lazy Sundays , they like sit around and watch TV .
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to have a higher priority or importance compared to someone or something else

Ex: As a responsible citizen , it is important to ensure that the welfare of comes before personal gain .
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to oppose or resist someone or something

Ex: He was willing go against the odds and fight for his principles .
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to be originated from something

Ex: His theories derived from years of extensive research .
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to defend or support someone or something

Ex: The team stood up for their teammates when they faced unfair criticism .
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to put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them

Ex: They packed the gifts up carefully to avoid any damage.
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to pay money to the court to release someone from custody until their trial

Ex: The unexpected arrest forced them bail out their sibling , turning a family dinner into a rescue mission .
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to kill or cause harm to a large number of people, often through violent means

Ex: Mass shootings sadly mow victims down within minutes.
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250 Most Common English Phrasal Verbs
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