Phrasal Verb

To seek advice or information from someone, especially a professional or expert.

Example: Before making a decision, you should consult your lawyer for advice.

To make something dirty, polluted, or harmful by adding something unwanted or dangerous.

Example: The factory was fined for contaminating the river with toxic chemicals.

To make a legal agreement to do work or provide a service.

Example: The company was contracted to build a new shopping mall in the city.

To say or do something that is the opposite of what someone else has said or done, or to show that something is not true.

Example: The witness's statement seemed to contradict the evidence presented in court.

In a way that is easy to use, reach, or do without causing problems.

Example: The hotel is conveniently located near the city center.

To talk with someone, usually in a formal or polite way.

Example: She enjoyed the opportunity to converse with people from different cultures.

Used to introduce a statement or idea that is the opposite of what has just been said.

Example: She likes working in a team; conversely, he prefers to work alone.

To change something into a different form, or to change from one system, belief, or use to another.

Example: They are planning to convert the old factory into a modern art gallery.

To work together with someone or a group to achieve a common goal.

Example: The two companies agreed to cooperate on developing a new product.

To deal successfully with a difficult situation or problem.

Example: She found it hard to cope with the stress of her new job.

To match or be similar or equal to something.

Example: The figures in the report correspond to the data we collected last month.

To break something so that a line or narrow opening appears on its surface, but it is not completely separated into pieces.

Example: She accidentally cracked the glass when she dropped it on the table.

To break or cause to break without complete separation of the parts.

Example: She accidentally cracked the glass while washing it.

To move slowly on hands and knees or with the body close to the ground.

Example: The baby started to crawl across the floor to reach her toys.

To make a line or fold in something, especially unintentionally.

Example: Be careful not to crease the paper when wrapping the gift.

In a way that involves the use of imagination or original ideas to make or do something.

Example: She solved the problem creatively by thinking of a completely new approach.

To cause serious damage or harm to something, making it unable to function properly.

Example: The storm crippled the city's power supply, leaving thousands without electricity.

In a way that shows careful judgment or analysis of something, often to assess its value or importance.

Example: She looked at the painting critically, pointing out both its strengths and weaknesses.

In an annoyed or slightly angry way.

Example: She looked at him crossly when he interrupted her during the meeting.

In a way that causes pain or suffering to others, or shows a lack of kindness.

Example: The animals were cruelly treated by their owners, which led to public outrage.

To make something clear and fixed in a definite form, or to become clear and fixed in this way.

Example: The discussion helped to crystallize her ideas about the project.

In a way that relates to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society or group.

Example: The two countries are culturally very different, but they have found ways to work together.

To begin to be understood or become clear to someone.

Example: It suddenly dawned on me that I had forgotten to reply to her email.

With deep affection or care; very much.

Example: She loved her family dearly and always put them first.

To take money from a bank account, usually as a payment.

Example: The payment for the subscription will be debited from your account automatically.

To remove money from a bank account, typically as payment for something.

Example: The bank will debit your account automatically for the monthly subscription fee.

To make something look more attractive by adding items or colors to it.

Example: They decided to decorate the living room with new curtains and paintings.

To reach a conclusion or decide something based on the information or evidence available.

Example: From the way she was acting, he could deduce that she was upset about something.

to consider or judge something in a particular way.

Example: The project was deemed a success by everyone involved.

To refuse to obey or accept something, often in a bold or challenging way.

Example: The protesters continued to defy the government's orders despite the risks.

Done in a way that is intentional or planned, not by accident.

Example: She deliberately ignored his question because she didn’t want to argue.

In a way that is careful, gentle, or sensitive to avoid causing damage or offense.

Example: She delicately placed the flowers in the vase to avoid breaking the stems.

To completely destroy a building or structure, often intentionally.

Example: The old factory was demolished to make space for a new shopping center.

In a way that is closely packed together or with a lot of things or people in a small area.

Example: The city is densely populated, with millions of people living in a small area.

To move or go down from a higher place to a lower one.

Example: The plane began to descend as it approached the airport.

In a way that shows great urgency or need, often due to a difficult or hopeless situation.

Example: She was desperately trying to find her passport before the flight.

To strongly dislike or have no respect for someone or something.

Example: She despises people who are dishonest.

To separate something from something else, especially when it is connected or fixed.

Example: She detached the key from the keyring and handed it to him.

To notice or discover something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, or understand.

Example: The scientist used special equipment to detect tiny changes in temperature.

To give your time, energy, or attention completely to something or someone.

Example: She decided to devote more time to learning a new language.

To make someone or something seem more important or worthy of respect.

Example: The mayor's presence at the event helped to dignify the occasion.

to put something into a liquid for a short time or to become lower or less.

Example: She dipped the brush into the paint before starting her artwork.

To feel or express that something or someone is bad or wrong.

Example: Her parents disapprove of her staying out late on weeknights.

To harm someone's reputation or make people stop believing in something.

Example: The politician tried to discredit his opponent by spreading false rumors.

To treat someone unfairly because of their race, gender, age, or other characteristic, or to recognize a difference between things.

Example: It is illegal to discriminate against someone because of their religion.

To bring shame or dishonor to someone or something.

Example: She felt that she had disgraced her family by failing the exam.

To change your appearance or behavior so that people cannot recognize you.

Example: She disguised herself as a police officer to get into the building unnoticed.

To change the appearance or nature of something in order to conceal its true identity.

Example: He tried to disguise his nervousness by smiling confidently.

To decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering.

Example: The manager dismissed her concerns, saying they were not relevant to the project.

to force someone or something to leave their usual place or position.

Example: The war has displaced thousands of families from their homes.