think of (to have an idea, consider) I am thinking of buying a new house. I must think of a way to get rich. (to remember) I can’t think of his name at the moment. envocabulary.com
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put aside (not let a particular fact or situation influence you) Let’s put aside our differences and discuss the things we have in common. I want you to put aside your anger and forgive him. (save something for a particular use or purpose) I need to put aside some money …
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put away (put something where it belongs) Put your toys away and go to bed. The dinner is on me, Put away your wallets please. Put away everything not in use. (to save an amount of money to be used at a later time) I put away some money …
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wait up (not go to bed and wait for someone to arrive) I may be late home tonight, so don’t wait up for me. My parents always wait up when I’m out late. US informal (to slow down or wait for someone) We had to wait up for the slower …
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wait on (to serve people in a store or restaurant) A young lady waited on us in the department store. He waited on tables at a restaurant to earn some extra money. US formal (wait for) We waited on her, but she didn’t come. I am waiting on the results …
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