The verb in phrasal verbs will change according to whether it is being used in the present, past or continuous tenses but the meanings of these Phrasal Verbs always stay the same. When you learn a new phrasal verb, write them down with their meanings and then refer back (look back) at them to ensure you remember them and understand their meanings.
Dec 2, 2013 - 10 Commonly Used Multiple Meaning Phrasal Verbs in English. His speech wouldn't have been bad, but he suddenly broke off in the middle. LOOK UP TO – phrasal verb – meanings and examples The English phrasal verb LOOK UP TO has the following meaning: 1. Look up to = to respect and admire.
Together with adverbs or prepositions the phrases have new meanings. Study the following examples: • look after – He often looks after his brother. (to take care of sb/sth) • look back – My grandfather likes to look back on his childhood. (to think about sth in the past) • look down – They look down on her because she didn't study at a university.