Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon' - Understanding or Contemplating (On)
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to cotton on
[Verb]
to manage to understand something, typically following an initial period of challenge or difficulty
to dawn on
[Verb]
to become clear, evident, or understood, particularly after some time
Ex: As they explored the ancient artifacts , the historical significance began dawn on the archaeologists .
to dwell on
[Verb]
to think or talk about something at length, often to the point of overthinking or obsessing about it
to reflect on
[Verb]
to think carefully and deeply about something
Ex: During meditation , he would 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 sleep on whether to go on a spontaneous trip or stick to their original plans .
to plan on
[Verb]
to intend to do something in the future based on certain considerations or expectations
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