UP
I invited him to come at 8:00, but he didn't _______ until 9:30
SHOW UP
DEFINITION: To sing or to play a musical instrument very loudly
She was ______ songs all night.
belting out
Definition: To receive encouraging shouts
She was _______ by her teammates during the game
Cheered on
Definition: To state publicly that you are against an issue
Some of his former supporters have _______ him
come out against
Definition: To reach an agreement after a long discussion.
We spent hours ______ the details
hammering out
DEFINITION: To make something more lively and energetic
You can ______ meals by adding more unusual spices
PEP UP
Definition: To put something down with force, often when you are angry
When he is upset, he often ______ things ____.
bangs... down
Definition: To support a person or group in an argument
She always ______ her mom during family arguments.
Sides with
Definition: Opposing a person or group in an argument
They both _______ me.
Definition: Agree on
We finally ______ a color for our living room walls
settled on
Definition: To make something stay in a particular position by putting something underneath or against it.
I ______ my book ____ against the wall.
PROPPED UP
Please ______ the noise!
keep down
Definition: To accept someone's opinion because they know more
You should ______ your parens' wishes because they know best.
defer to
Definition: To agree to something you were against before.
I didn't want to go on the camping trip but I finally ______.
caved in
Definition: To make a problem less serious
We had a fight last night but this morning we _____ things ____.
smoothed over
Definition: Made to seem much worse than it is
My dad is going to ______ when he finds out I dented his car
Definition: To prevent something from being heard.
I often _____ the noise outside by closing all my windows and doors
shut out
Definition: Support
I ______ the freedom of speech for all individuals
stand for
Definition: to start to support a different or opposing person / group
Last year, I _____ to the republican party
crossed over
Definition: Agree with someone's idea or opinion
We tried to convince him to support us but he refused to________ us
go along with
DEFINITION: To react to something you have noticed
The kids might _______ her fears and emulate them.
pick up on
Definition: Gradually become quieter and then stop
The sound of the train ______ into the distance.
trailed off
Definition: Defend or fight for something important
She always ______ the rights of people who do not have a voice
stuck up for
Definition: Not allow something or someone to do something
We tried to pay him for his help, but he would _______ it.
not hear of
Definition: Agree to something which isn't your first choice
Injury and illness forced the team to _____ 3rd place.
settle for