Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon' - Agreeing, Accepting, or Providing (on)

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to frown on

[Verb]

to disapprove of or have a negative opinion about something, particularly due to being improper or unacceptable

Ex: In their culture, any form of self-promotion is frowned upon.

to go on at

[Verb]

to keep criticizing or complaining to someone about their behavior, work, or actions

Ex: went on at him last week for his poor performance .

to lay on

[Verb]

to supply someone with something, particularly food or entertainment

Ex: The festival laid on a variety of entertainment for all ages .

to move on

[Verb]

to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup

Ex: Last year , he moved on from the job loss and started a new career .

to pass on

[Verb]

to transfer the possession or ownership of something to another person

Ex: The couple decided pass on the family business to their children .

to settle on

[Verb]

to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives

Ex: They eventually settled upon the third option.

to stamp on

[Verb]

to forcefully eliminate something that is disapproved of or unwanted

Ex: Recognizing the environmental threat , activists rallied stamp on deforestation , advocating for sustainable forestry practices .

to start on at

[Verb]

to angrily complain to someone about something they did

Ex: The started on at the manager for unfair treatment .

to wait on

[Verb]

to provide service, mainly in a restaurant, cafe, bar, etc.

Ex: At the bar with outdoor seating, servers wait upon guests enjoying the sunshine, providing a delightful experience.

to smile on

[Verb]

to experience success or good fortune as if one is favored by luck, fate, or a higher power

Ex: As she opened the letter , she realized that fate was smiling on her college application .

to rat on

[Verb]

to not fulfill a promise or agreement

Ex: We ca n't tolerate someone who rats on their responsibilities .

Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon'
Starting, Continuing, or Getting Closer (On)	Communicating or Discussing (On)	Depending, Trusting, or Encouraging (On)	Striving, Risking, or Revealing (On)
Fooling, Harming, or Treating Badly (On)	Understanding or Contemplating (On)	Wearing, Utilizing, or Consuming (On)	Agreeing, Accepting, or Providing (on)
Others (On)	Performing an Action (Upon)

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Phrasal Verbs Using 'On' & 'Upon' - Agreeing, Accepting, or Providing (on)