PHRASAL VERBS

PHRASAL VERBS

1. Phrasal Verbs are verbs that are accompanied by prepositions, which make these verbs change their meaning. We have to be especially careful because a single preposition can totally change the meaning of the phrase.

   • Phrasal Verbs with the verb LOOK
     • El verbo to look (mirar) cambia de significado con las diferentes preposiciones que pueden acompañarle en los diferentes phrasal verbs que existen.
       • EXAMPLE
         • Look at
           • Search for something or someone. It is an inseparable phrasal verb.
             • 1. Look for the keys.
               • 2. I told her to look for you.
         • Look out
           • Be aware of something that may happen. Sometimes after the preposition “out” the preposition “for” can accompany it.
             • 1. Look out before you cross the street.
               • 2. I always look out for myself.
         • Look over
           • Revisar/repasar algo. Esn un phrasal verb separable.
             • 1.Look it over before sending him.
               • 2. Look over his notes.
       • Look up
         • Consult / look up something in a reference (or book / dictionary). It is a separable phrasal verb.
           • 1. I´m going to look up some restaurants in that area.
             • 2.Look it up in the guide.
       • Look up to
         • Admire / respect someone. It is an inseparable phrasal verb.
           • 1. I look up to her.
             • 2. We look up to that country.