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 workplace, any form of socializing beyond work-related matters is frowned on.

to go on at

[Verb]

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

Ex: She goes on at him continually for being late to work.

to lay on

[Verb]

to supply someone with something, particularly food or entertainment

Ex: The hotel laid on a sumptuous breakfast buffet for its guests.

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: After the divorce, she took time to heal and eventually found the strength to move on.

to pass on

[Verb]

to transfer the possession or ownership of something to another person

Ex: They passed their ancestral home on to their daughter, ensuring it stays in the family.

to settle on

[Verb]

to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives

Ex: After much deliberation, she settled on a color for the living room walls.

to stamp on

[Verb]

to forcefully eliminate something that is disapproved of or unwanted

Ex: The campaign sought to stamp on misinformation by promoting fact-checking and media literacy.

to start on at

[Verb]

to angrily complain to someone about something they did

Ex: The coach started on at the players for their lack of effort during the game.

to wait on

[Verb]

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

Ex: The personal assistant tirelessly waited on the executive, managing their schedule and needs.

to smile on

[Verb]

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

Ex: Luck seemed to smile on him when he won the lottery unexpectedly.

to rat on

[Verb]

to not fulfill a promise or agreement

Ex: I can't back someone who rats on his promises.

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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