stand for, die down, fall for, count on, turn out: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Phrasal Verbs set 5. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. stand for · phrasal verb

   tolerate something

   The current management has made it very clear that they will not stand for such corruption.

   Synonyms: tolerate, endure, put up with

2. die down · phrasal verb

   become less effective; decrease in intensity

   There will be another game on the market and everyone will play that for days, weeks and months, but the allure will eventually die down again.

   Synonyms: decrease, lessen, lose its effect, weaken

3. fall for · phrasal verb

   believe a lie or be deceived

   I seriously cannot believe that all of you have fallen for this old trick.

   Synonyms: be fooled by, be tricked by

4. count on · phrasal verb

   rely on someone; trust someone

   I want to count on you to do what you promised to do.

   Synonyms: rely on, depend on, lean on

5. turn out · phrasal verb

   end up being

   I thought that he was a little too old for the job but he turned out to be a good trainer and a mentor for the kids.

   Synonyms: be revealed, be disclosed