grow apart, make up for, come up against, put up with, let down: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Phrasal Verbs set 7. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. grow apart · phrasal verb

   gradually become less close (for people)

   It is not just that he and I dislike each other. We just grew up and grew apart.

   Synonyms: become estranged, become distant

2. make up for · phrasal verb

   compensate for something

   The salesman promised that the company will make up for our great disappointment and may even fully refund our money.

   Synonyms: atone for, make amends for

3. come up against · phrasal verb

   face a difficulty

   We're trying to address some of the issues that we've come up against in the last couple of years.

   Synonyms: deal with, undergo

4. put up with · phrasal verb

   tolerate something

   Women will not longer put up with an abusive partner, or a partner that doesn't allow them to be independent.

   Synonyms: stand for, endure

5. let down · phrasal verb

   disappoint someone and fail to meet their expectations

   If you perform badly during team competitions or do not show up for a match, you will let down the whole team.

   Synonyms: disappoint, fall short of expectations