Discussion Groups / English Usage / November 2006

For each, find or create a simple sentence that uses the phrase in a
way that makes its meaning crystal clear, then memorize that sentence.

No one but your neurosurgeon can tell you for sure, but the best way
to remember the meanings of these verb phrases is to use them as
often as you can, both in speech and in writing. It might also help
if you underline them whenever you find them in your reading.

We generally remember what we find interesting and useful, but not
everyone does and those who do, don't always.

You're talking about phrasal verbs, aren't you Cheche?  There's no easy
way, you just have to learn them, just like you have to learn irregular
verbs. If you get the opportunity to study in an English-speaking
country, this will help enormously.  Failing that, watch as many
English language DVDs as you can (with or without the subtitles on) and
each time listen out for phrasals built on a particular basic verb,
note them down, and check the meaning - 'go' would be a good one to
start with.

DC, purveying EFL to the gentry since 1982.