10 Phrasal verbs for intermediate to advanced students

Phrasal verbs list - Intermediate to Advanced

To respect and obey - The law, a decision, a rule.

Example- If you want to stay at this school, you must abide by the rules.

explain, give a reason

Example- I hope you can account for the money you spent!

make sense, seem reasonable

Example- Her story just doesn't add up.

recommend not doing something

Example- The doctor advised him against carrying heavy loads.

have the same opinion as somebody else.

Example- I agree with you. I think she deserves the award too.

point something in the direction of a target

Example- The policeman aimed his gun at the hijacker.

take into consideration,  include in a calculation

Example- You'd better leave early to allow for traffic jams.

1. plead or make an earnest request
2. be attractive or interesting       

Example-    1. The organizers appealed to the crowd to stay calm.
2. A trekking holiday doesn't appeal to me.

make a formal request for something, (job, permit, loan etc.)

Example- He applied for the job he saw advertised in the newspaper

take advantage of something (an opportunity)

Example- When the company is privatized, you should avail yourself of the opportunity and buy some shares.