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: Her family tends to frown on her dating someone much older than she is .

to go on at [verb]

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

Ex: The boss goes on at the employees for their lack of productivity .

to lay on [verb]

to supply someone with something, particularly food or entertainment

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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: People often find it challenging to move on after a significant loss .

to pass on [verb]

to transfer the possession or ownership of something to another person

Ex: After much consideration , she chose to pass on her late mother 's jewelry to her niece .

to settle on [verb]

to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives

Ex: After much debate , the committee finally managed to settle on a compromise .

to stamp on [verb]

to forcefully eliminate something that is disapproved of or unwanted

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to start on at [verb]

to angrily complain to someone about something they did

Ex: The teacher started on at the class for not paying attention during the lesson .

to wait on [verb]

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

Ex: The server efficiently waited on the tables during the busy lunch hour .

to smile on [verb]

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

Ex: Fate smiled on the young entrepreneur , leading to the success of his startup .

to rat on [verb]

to not fulfill a promise or agreement

Ex: They ratted on the deal .

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)