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We are credibly informed that the murderer has given himself up (surrendered himself) to the police.

The doctors have given him up (i.e., have no hope of his recovery).

Soon after it was given forth (published, noised abroad), and believed by many, that the

King was dead.

The fire gave off (emitted) a dense smoke.

The strikers seem determined, and are not likely to give in (submit, yield).

It was given out (published, proclaimed) that he was a bankrupt.

The horses gave out (were exhausted) at the next milestone.

The rope gave way (broke, snapped) while the workmen were hauling up the iron pillar.

He would not listen to me at first, but at last he gave way (yielded.) .

The Governor gave away (distributed, presented) the prizes.

Give over (abandon) this foolish attempt.

In his cross-examination, he ultimately gave himself away (betrayed himself).

Go

You cannot always go by (judge from) appearances.

It is a good rule to go by (to be guided by).

He promised to go into (examine, investigate) the matter.

Have you anything to go upon (i.e., any foundation for your statement)?

We have no data to go upon (on which to base our conclusions).

The story won't go down (be believed).

The concert went off well (was a success).

The auditor went over (examined) the balance sheet.

The poor woman has gone through (suffered) much.

I must first go through (examine) the accounts.

Hold

The rebels held out (offered resistance) for about a month.

He holds out (gives) no promise of future prospects.

They were held up (stopped on the highway and robbed) by bandits.

The subject is held over (deferred, postponed) till next meeting.

Keep

A few boys were kept in (confined after school-hours).

I was kept in (confined to the house) by a bad cold.

They kept up (carried on) a long conversation.

Little disputes and quarrels are chiefly kept up (maintained) by those who have nothing

else to do.

He is trying his best to keep up (maintain) the reputation of his family.

The rubber syndicate keeps up (maintains) the price.

She kept on (continued) talking.

I shall keep back (conceal) nothing from you.

Knock

He has knocked about (wandered about) the world a great deal.

The dressing-table was knocked down (sold at an auction) for Rs. 900.

We were greatly knocked up (exhausted) after our steep climb.

Lay

The rebels laid down (surrendered) their arms.

He had laid out (invested) a large sum in railway shares.

Foolish people, who do not lay out (spend) their money carefully, soon come, to grief.

He is laid up (confined to his bed) with fever.

He resolved to lay by (save for future needs) a part of his income.

Let

I was let into (made acquainted with) her secret.

This being his first offence he was let off (punished leniently) with a fine.

Look

His uncle looks after (takes care of) him.

He looks down upon (despises) his poor cousins.

Look up (search for) the word in the dictionary.

The old man is looking forward to (expecting with pleasure) the visit of his grandchildren.

I will look into (investigate) the matter.

I look on (regard) him as my son.

Some look to (rely on) legislation to hasten the progress of social reforms.

Look to (be careful about) your manners.

Prices of piece-goods are looking up (rising).

His friends look up to (respect) him.

He will not look at (i.e., will reject) your offer.

Make

Contentment makes for (conduces to) happiness.

He made over (presented, gave in charity) his bungalow to the Islam Orphanage.

I cannot make out (discover) the meaning of this verse.

I cannot make out (read, decipher) his handwriting.

You have failed to make out (prove) your case.

Some time ago the two brothers quarrelled, but they have now made it up (become

reconciled).

Pass

He generally passed by (overlooked) the faults of his subordinates.

The crew of the boat passed through (underwent) terrible sufferings.

He passed himself off as (pretended to be) a nobleman.

He passes for (is regarded as) a great Pundit.

Pick

• The Committee picked out (selected) the best players for the team.

• He lost twenty pounds in sickness, but is now picking up (regaining or recovering

health).

Pull

Unless we pull together (co-operate, work together in harmony) we cannot succeed.

My cousin pulled through (passed with difficulty) the examination.

The doctor says the patient will pull through (recover from his illness).

It is far easier to pull down (demolish) than to build up.

He was pulled up (scolded, rebuked) by the President

Put

He puts on (assumes) an air of dignity.

Please put out (extinguish) the light.

He was put out (vexed, annoyed) when I refused his request for a loan.

The plaintiff was put out (disconcerted) when the suit was dismissed.

He tried to put me off (evade me, satisfy me) with promises.

He has put in (made, sent in) a claim for compensation.

While travelling I had to put up with (endure) a good deal of discomfort.

I cannot put up with (tolerate) his insolence.

They put him up to (incited him to) mischief.

I am sorry to put you to (give you) so much trouble.

He put off (postponed) his departure for a week.

The measure was put through (passed) without opposition.