Pass
become unconscious
Pass out
Speak or act in support of
Stand up
go over something quickly as a reminder or rehearsal
Run over
Improve/ become better
Pick up
To choose someone carefully from a group of people or things
Pick out
Evade or lightly dismiss an awkward remark
E.g It was not very nice of Xavier to __________ Mrs Ng's feedback as a joke.
Pass off
Fail to keep an appointment with someone
e.g.
"It is rude to stand someone _____ on a date! " Joshua exclaimed.
Stand up
Knock a person or animal down and pass over their body
Run over
Sort through a number of items carefully
Pick through
Die
Pass away
To pretend that someone/something is something they are not
Pass off
support or remain loyal to someone , typically in a time of need
Stand by
To show someone something or tell someone about an idea in order to see their reaction to it
Run by
Obtain , acquire or learn something, especially in an informal way
Pick up
Be present while something bad is happening but fail to take any action to stop it
Stand by
To choose not to make use of a chance, an opportunity etc
E.g. I'm afraid I'll have to ________ the chance to go for the audition," Srenidhi sniffled.
Pass up
Refuse to endure or tolerate
"I do not _________ any form of bullying! " Mrs Ng admonished.
Stand for
Criticise someone or something unfairly or unkindly
Run down
Repeatedly single someone out for criticism or unkind treatment in a way perceived to be unfair
Pick on
(of a supply of something) used up
Run out
Complete one's initial training in the armed forces
Pass out
Be easily noticeable
Stand out
Experience a problem or difficulty
e.g. I am always here to help you if you ever ___________ difficulties.
Run into
Tidy up things left strewn around by someone
Pick up after
Be unequalled
e.g. In a competition full of amateurs, Dilys ___________ as the unrivalled champion.
Stand alone