Phrasal Verbs Using 'Together', 'Against', 'Apart', & others - Performing an Action (Toward-Towards)

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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Together', 'Against', 'Apart', & others

to customize or prepare something to be suitable for a specific purpose, situation, or audience

Ex: The fashion brand 's latest collection is geared toward the needs and tastes of urban millennials .

to favor something, especially an opinion

Ex: I was always leaning towards a career in science .

to have a natural tendency to show a particular behavior or characteristic

Ex: Her personality tends towards introversion rather than extroversion .

to be considered as part of a total, contributing to a particular outcome or result

Ex: Each completed project will count towards your overall performance evaluation at the end of the year .

to give or use something for a particular goal or purpose

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to set aside or use money for a specific purpose or expense

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to move in the direction of someone or something

Ex: The rescuer made toward the injured person , determined to provide assistance .

to indicate that something is likely or true

Ex: Her symptoms point towards a possible allergic reaction .

to make an effort to achieve a particular goal

Ex: Despite challenges , they are working toward a brighter future .