act on
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on
Meanings
Take action because of advice or information
Why “on”? One thing supports another. A plan may need people, facts, money, or past success.
“They acted on the tip.”
“The doctor acted on the test results.”
Don't confuse with
Act on means take action because of advice or information. Act out means express feelings through aggressive or attention-seeking behaviour.
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“They acted on the tip.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
act out
A contrast learners often mix up
Perform a scene, story, or plan with actions; Express feelings through aggressive or attention-seeking behaviour
base on
Same on pattern: support
Use something as the foundation or starting point
build on
Same on pattern: support
Use a previous success as a foundation for more
count on
Same on pattern: support
Rely on someone or something with confidence
depend on
Same on pattern: support
Need someone or something for support or to function
draw on
Same on pattern: support
Use a resource, knowledge or experience
go on
Same on pattern: support
Continue happening or doing something; Happen or take place; Talk for a long time, often in a tedious way; Use information as the basis for an opinion; Begin to operate
rely on
Same on pattern: support
Trust someone or something to help
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