Verb > Bring up 1 bring (someone) up or bring up (someone) : to take care of and teach (a child who is growing up) I was born and brought up (=raised, reared) in Chicago. My grandparents brought me up Read More …
Verb > Bring up
Tag: Phrasal
Verb > Dole out
Verb > Dole out phrasal verb dole out (something) also dole (something) out to give (something) to people She is always doling out advice on relationships. The organization has doled out millions of dollars in grants. The nurse doles the Read More …
Verb > Hang out
Verb > Hang out 1 informal : to be or stay somewhere for a period of time without doing much The gang hangs out at the corner store. Our dog spends all his time hanging out (=hanging around) on the Read More …
Verb > Stand out
Verb – Stand out 1 : to be easily seen or noticed His bright tie made him stand out (in the crowd). The trees’ red leaves stood out against the gray sky. 2 : to be better or more important Read More …
Verb > Weigh down
Verb – Weigh down 1 weigh (someone or something) down or weigh down (someone or something) : to press down on (someone or something) : to make (someone or something) heavier and less able to move easily My heavy backpack Read More …
Verb > Hang out
Verb – Hang out 1 informal : to be or stay somewhere for a period of time without doing much The gang hangs out at the corner store. Our dog spends all his time hanging out (=hanging around ) on Read More …
Verb > Wear out
1 wear (someone) out or wear out (someone) : to make (someone) tired All that work in the yard yesterday really wore me out. She was worn out (=exhausted) from exercising. 2 wear out or wear (something) out or wear Read More …
