Phrasal Verbs Using 'Into', 'To', 'About', & 'For' - Others (To)

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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Into', 'To', 'About', & 'For'

to reach a specified total when different amounts are added together

Ex: The contributions from various sources will amount to a significant charitable donation .

to think or state that something is the result of a particular cause

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to be owned by a particular person or group

Ex: The mysterious package belongs to no one in the office , and nobody knows where it came from .

to regain consciousness or awaken after being unconscious or asleep

Ex: The patient was under anesthesia during the surgery and took some time to come to afterwards .

to accept or agree to follow someone's decision, opinion, or authority, often out of respect or recognition of their expertise or position

Ex: Students are expected to defer to the professor 's guidelines for completing the assignment .

to change or prepare something so that it suits a specific purpose, situation, or target audience

Ex: The guidelines are geared to safety in the construction industry .

to affect someone emotionally, particularly by making them feel frustrated, angry, or upset

Ex: Do n't let negative comments get to you ; stay focused on your goals .

(of thoughts and ideas) to come to someone's mind

Ex: It occurred to her that she had left her keys at home .

to make someone more likely to experience or develop a certain condition or behavior

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to feel a connection or understanding with someone or something

Ex: Many people can relate to the feeling of excitement on the first day of a new job .

to extend to a specific, typically considerable, amount, degree, etc.

Ex: The team 's score ran to an impressive 100 points by the end of the game .

to display inappropriate behavior, contrary to what others would expect

Ex: The politician 's attempt to gain support took a negative turn when he descended to personal attacks on his opponent .

to do something negative to achieve a goal, often when there are no better options available

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to close a door or window by drawing it toward oneself

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to agree to a request, proposal, or demand

Ex: The government decided to accede to the citizens ' demand for increased public transportation services .

to explain one's actions or decisions to someone, usually a higher authority or supervisor

Ex: The team leader will have to account to the board of directors for the financial performance of the division .

to have to explain one's actions to someone in authority

Ex: In the military , soldiers answer to their commanding officers for their conduct and performance .

to allow someone to be alone or continue their work without being interrupted

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‌to suggest that something is true or is the case

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to present a plan or offer to someone for consideration

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to have a connection with a particular person or thing

Ex: The painting 's title , " Sunset Serenity , " refers to the artist 's emotional state during its creation .

to assign the cause or ownership of something to a specific person, thing, or factor

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to go to [verb]

to be awarded or given to someone or something

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to keep following a certain regulation, belief, or agreement

Ex: Citizens are required to adhere to the laws of the country .

to stay on a specific path, road, or route

Ex: The marathon runners were told to keep to the designated course .

to continue doing something even though there are some hardships

Ex: The musician stuck to her practice routine , dedicating hours each day to perfect their skills .

to start to like someone or something

Ex: She took to her new neighbor after a few friendly conversations .

to start to like something

Ex: The audience gradually warmed to the unconventional style of the performance .