Agreeing, Accepting, or Providing (on)
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to disapprove of or have a negative opinion about something, particularly due to being improper or unacceptable
In their workplace, any form of socializing beyond work-related matters is frowned on.
View Full Definitionto keep criticizing or complaining to someone about their behavior, work, or actions
She goes on at him continually for being late to work.
View Full Definitionto supply someone with something, particularly food or entertainment
The hotel laid on a sumptuous breakfast buffet for its guests.
View Full Definitionto accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup
After the divorce, she took time to heal and eventually found the strength to move on.
View Full Definitionto transfer the possession or ownership of something to another person
They passed their ancestral home on to their daughter, ensuring it stays in the family.
View Full Definitionto decide something, after considering all possible alternatives
After much deliberation, she settled on a color for the living room walls.
View Full Definitionto forcefully eliminate something that is disapproved of or unwanted
The campaign sought to stamp on misinformation by promoting fact-checking and media literacy.
View Full Definitionto angrily complain to someone about something they did
The coach started on at the players for their lack of effort during the game.
View Full Definitionto provide service, mainly in a restaurant, cafe, bar, etc.
The personal assistant tirelessly waited on the executive, managing their schedule and needs.
View Full Definitionto experience success or good fortune as if one is favored by luck, fate, or a higher power
Luck seemed to smile on him when he won the lottery unexpectedly.
View Full Definitionto inform an authority about the wrong or illegal actions of others
I can't believe you ratted on me like that to mom and dad—I'm never telling you anything ever again!
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