Phrasal Verbs Using 'Up' - Paying, Assessing, or Checking
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to count up
[Verb]
to add up a group of items or numbers to determine the total
Ex: counted up the receipts to see how much they had spent .
to sell up
[Verb]
to dispose of all one's merchandise or possessions
Ex: To fund their new venture , they sell up a lot of their assets .
to stump up
[Verb]
to pay money, often unwillingly or under pressure
Ex: In order to secure their spots on the team , the players stump up a registration fee for the sports league .
to weigh up
[Verb]
to observe someone closely to evaluate their character, abilities, etc.
Ex: The teacher is weighing up the students ' progress in the class .

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