Phrasal Verbs Using 'Into', 'To', 'About', & 'For' - Performing An Action (About)

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to bring about [verb]

to be the reason for a specific incident or result

Ex: The scientific discovery brought about advancements in medicine .

to come about [verb]

to happen, often unexpectedly

Ex: The error in the report came about due to a miscommunication .

to go about [verb]

to continue or start an activity

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to roll about [verb]

to happen again, especially in a repeated manner

Ex: After resolving the issue , it seemed the same problems would roll about periodically .

to set about [verb]

to start a task, action, or process with determination and inspiration

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to bash about [verb]

to cause damage to something or someone

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to fall about [verb]

to laugh so hard that one's entire body moves somewhat uncontrollably

Ex: The unexpected punchline made everyone in the room fall about , unable to contain their laughter .

to muck about [verb]

to engage in silly or playful behavior, typically when one should be focused on work or other responsibilities

Ex: Instead of finishing their assignments , the students chose to muck about , causing a disruption in the classroom .

to see about [verb]

to make arrangements for something to be addressed or completed

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to think about [verb]

to take a person or thing's situation and circumstances into account while making decisions

Ex: It 's essential to think about the environmental impact of our choices .

Phrasal Verbs Using 'Into', 'To', 'About', & 'For'
Starting or Beginning (Into)	Entering or Colliding (Into)	Involving or Experiencing (Into)	Others (Into)
Managing or Helping (To)	Others (To)	Performing An Action (About)	Wanting (For)
Showing Love, Support, or Agreement (For)	Others (For)