account for
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to explain or justify something
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“Can you account for the missing files?”
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accuse (someone) of
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to say someone is guilty
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“He was accused of stealing money.”
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adapt to
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to become used to a new situation
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“You’ll adapt to the climate soon.”
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add to
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to increase in amount/value
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“This new evidence adds to the confusion.”
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adjust to
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to change slightly to fit new conditions
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“I’m still adjusting to my new job.”
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admire (someone) for
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to respect someone’s qualities
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“I admire her for her dedication.”
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agree with (someone)
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to share someone’s opinion
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“I agree with you on this issue.”
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agree on (a topic)
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to reach the same opinion
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“We agreed on a date for the meeting.”
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agree to (a condition)
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to accept a rule or deal
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“He agreed to the terms of the contract.”
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apologize for
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to say sorry
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“I apologized for being late.”
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appeal to
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to attract or be interesting to someone
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“That product appeals to young people.”
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apply for
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to request formally
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“She applied for a visa.”
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approve of
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to support or agree with something morally
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“His parents don’t approve of his lifestyle.”
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argue about
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to discuss angrily a topic
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“They argued about politics again.”
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argue with
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to have a verbal fight with someone
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“She’s always arguing with her brother.”
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arrive at
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to reach a specific place or decision
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“We arrived at a conclusion.”
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arrive in
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to reach a city or country
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“She arrived in Paris last night.”
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ask for
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to request something
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“He asked for more time.”
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associate with
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to connect with or be linked to
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“This company is associated with innovation.”
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assure (someone) of
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to guarantee or confirm something
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“I assure you of my support.”
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attach to
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to connect or fix something to another
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“Attach the file to the email.”
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base (something) on
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to use as a foundation
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“This movie is based on real events.”
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beg for
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to plead or desperately ask
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“He begged for forgiveness.”
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believe in
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to have faith in
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“I believe in second chances.”
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belong to
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to be the property of
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“This bag belongs to Sarah.”
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benefit from
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to gain from something
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“We all benefit from exercise.”
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blame (someone) for
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to say someone is responsible
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“They blamed her for the accident.”
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boast about
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to brag or show off
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“He boasted about his promotion.”
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borrow (something) from
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to take for a short time
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“She borrowed a book from the library.”
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break into
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to force entry or suddenly start
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“Someone broke into our office.”
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build on
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to use as a foundation
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“We built on last year’s success.”
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bump into
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to meet by chance
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“I bumped into my old friend.”
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buy (something) for
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to purchase something for someone
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“I bought this for my mother.”
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