abide by

keep to rules, decisions,
promises or agreements

account for

explain, give a good reason
for something

act like

behave in a specific way

act up

misbehave

add in

include

add up

1) find the total of numbers

2) to have sense

add up to

result in, total

allow for

take into consideration,
take into account

answer back

answer a reproof impudently,
retort (colloquial)

answer up

reply clearly and without
any delay

answer up to

have a ready reply (to)

apply for

ask for something

ask after someone

ask about a person,
his health, etc.

ask down

invite (a person) to come downstairs

ask for

request

ask in

invite (a person) into a house
(usually separated)

ask out

invite (a person) to any form
of entertainment.

ask up

invite (a person) to come
upstairs