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Agreeing, Accepting, or Providing (on)

11 Words

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frown on
1.
frown on
Verb

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.

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go on at
Verb

to keep criticizing or complaining to someone about their behavior, work, or actions

She goes on at him continually for being late to work.

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lay on
Verb

to supply someone with something, particularly food or entertainment

The hotel laid on a sumptuous breakfast buffet for its guests.

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move on
4.
move on
Verb

to 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.

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pass on
5.
pass on
Verb

to 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.

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settle on
6.
settle on
Verb

to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives

After much deliberation, she settled on a color for the living room walls.

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stamp on
Verb

to forcefully eliminate something that is disapproved of or unwanted

The campaign sought to stamp on misinformation by promoting fact-checking and media literacy.

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start on at
Verb

to angrily complain to someone about something they did

The coach started on at the players for their lack of effort during the game.

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wait on
9.
wait on
Verb

to provide service, mainly in a restaurant, cafe, bar, etc.

The personal assistant tirelessly waited on the executive, managing their schedule and needs.

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smile on
Verb

to 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.

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rat on
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rat on
Verb

to 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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