Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
align efforts toward
Meaning
to direct teamwork and actions toward a shared objective
Example
We need to **align efforts toward** achieving long-term goals.
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align policies with
Meaning
to make policies consistent with those of another country or organization
Example
Member states **aligned policies with** international trade standards.
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align with
Meaning
to agree with or support the goals or principles of others
Example
Many countries **align with** global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
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allocate to
Meaning
to assign or distribute resources to a specific task or person
Example
The manager decided to **allocate** more funds **to** the marketing team.
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allow for
Meaning
to consider possible factors when planning something
Example
When assessing risk, always **allow for** human error.
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allow time for
Meaning
to make sure you have enough time to do something in the future
Example
Always **allow time for** unexpected delays.
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ally with
Meaning
to join forces with someone for a shared cause or benefit
Example
The developing nations **allied with** each other to negotiate better trade terms.
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analyze what went wrong
Meaning
to carefully examine reasons behind failure
Example
Before trying again, let’s **analyze what went wrong** last time.
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apologize for
Meaning
to say sorry for something you did
Example
She **apologized for** forgetting his birthday.
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apologize sincerely
Meaning
to say sorry in a heartfelt and honest manner
Example
If you make a mistake, **apologize sincerely** to the person.
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apologize to
Meaning
to say sorry to someone for something you did
Example
He **apologized to** his teacher for being rude.
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appeal against
Meaning
to formally ask for a change in a court decision
Example
The defendant plans to **appeal against** the verdict.
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appeal to
Meaning
to ask someone earnestly or formally for help
Example
The charity **appealed to** the public for donations.
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apply for
Meaning
to make a formal request for a job or position
Example
She decided to **apply for** the marketing manager position at the new company.
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apply learning to
Meaning
to use what you have learned in a new situation
Example
You should **apply your learning to** real-life situations.
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appreciate for
Meaning
to recognize the value of someone or something
Example
I really **appreciate you for** staying late to finish the work.
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argue over
Meaning
to have a disagreement or fight about something
Example
They often **argue over** project deadlines in the office.
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argue with
Meaning
to disagree or fight verbally with someone
Example
My brother often **argues with** me about household chores.
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ask about
Meaning
to request information or clarification about something
Example
He **asked about** the results of the experiment.
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ask around about
Meaning
to ask several people for information about something
Example
He’s been **asking around about** the new manager.
phrasal-verb
ask for
Meaning
to request something
Example
You should **ask for** help if you can’t finish the task.
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ask for forgiveness
Meaning
to request someone to forgive you
Example
I will **ask for forgiveness** for what I did.
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ask out
Meaning
to invite someone to go somewhere with you, especially on a date
Example
He finally had the courage to **ask out** his coworker for dinner.
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ask over
Meaning
to invite someone to your place, often to talk or apologize
Example
He **asked her over** to say sorry for what happened.