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Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon' - Understanding or Contemplating (On)
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to catch on
[Verb]
to understand a concept
Ex: The children were confused by the rules of the game , but after a few rounds , they began to catch on and play with enthusiasm .
to chew on
[Verb]
to carefully think about something for a while
Ex: Do n't rush your decision ; take some time to chew on the possibilities .
to cotton on
[Verb]
to manage to understand something, typically following an initial period of challenge or difficulty
Ex: I could n't figure out the meaning of the joke initially , but as the punchline approached , I finally cottoned on and burst into laughter .
to dawn on
[Verb]
to become clear, evident, or understood, particularly after some time
Ex: As the evidence was presented, the truth of the matter began to dawn upon the courtroom.
to dwell on
[Verb]
to think or talk about something at length, often to the point of overthinking or obsessing about it
Ex: To maintain a positive mindset , it 's crucial not to dwell on the challenges but rather seek opportunities for growth .
to reflect on
[Verb]
to think carefully and deeply about something
Ex: During meditation , he would often reflect on the nature of inner peace .
to sleep on
[Verb]
to postpone making a decision until the next day or a later time, often to think about it more
Ex: The couple agreed to sleep on whether to go on a spontaneous trip or stick to their original plans .
to latch on
[Verb]
to finally understand something, usually after some initial difficulty
Ex: The scientist latched onto the clue and made a breakthrough in his research.
to plan on
[Verb]
to intend to do something in the future based on certain considerations or expectations
Ex: I would n't plan on his promise ; he often forgets .
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