Phrasal verbs

Here is a list of phrasal verbs with example sentences.

Abide by

To abide by a rule or custom is to respect or obey it.

• Everyone is required to abide by the laws of the land.

Account for

To account for something is to explain it.

• I hope you can account for your absence from work.

Add up

When things add up, they make sense.

• Your explanations just don’t add up.

Advise against

To advise someone against something is to recommend that it should not be done.

• I advise against going out alone at night.

Agree with

When you agree with someone you have the same opinion as them.

• I agree with your argument that education should be free.

Allow for

To allow for something is to take that into consideration.

• We must allow for unexpected expenses along the way.

Appeal to

To appeal to someone is to make a request to them.

• He appealed to the court to reject the charges leveled against him.

If something appeals to you, you find it attractive or interesting.

• We have designs that appeal to a variety of tastes and needs.

Apply for

To apply for a job is to make a formal request for that.

• I suggest you apply for that job

Back away

To back away is to move backwards in fear.

• When he saw the snake, he backed away in fear.

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