Intermediate — Set 7

Set 7 of Intermediate covers 5 words: call off, fill out, bring up, find out, blow up. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. call off · phrasal verb

   cancel

   We had to call off the meeting as the manager was unable to attend.

   Synonyms: break off, abort, cancel, stop

2. fill out · phrasal verb

   complete a form

   Fill out this application form and send it over email.

   Synonyms: fill in, complete, write in

3. bring up · phrasal verb

   raise children

   They have moved out of London to the country to bring up their children.

   Synonyms: provide for, foster, raise

4. find out · phrasal verb

   discover

   My sister found out that her husband had been planning a surprise party for her.

   Synonyms: learn, uncover, unearth

5. blow up · phrasal verb

   explode

   The terrorists tried to blow up the railroad station.

   Synonyms: blast, erupt, destroy