Phrasal verbs with "of"

abate of

C1

An archaic or rare phrasal verb meaning to lessen or decrease in some quality or degree.

account of

C1

Used in fixed expressions such as 'on account of' (because of) or 'take account of' (to consider), rather than as a standalone phrasal verb.

become of

B1

To happen to someone or something, especially over time; used to ask about a person's fate or outcome.

come of

C1

to result from or arise out of something

consist of

A2

To be made up of particular parts, ingredients, or members.

deny of

C1

An archaic or rare form meaning to deprive someone of something or to withhold something from them.

dispose of

B1

To get rid of something by discarding, selling, or dealing with it in an appropriate way.

do of

C1

Archaic or dialectal expression meaning to die of something. Not used in standard modern English.

fail of

C1

An archaic or literary expression meaning to not achieve, obtain, or succeed in something.

give of oneself

C1

To give generously of one's own time, energy, emotions, or efforts for the benefit of others.

hear of

A2

To become aware of someone or something through news or word of mouth; to have knowledge that something or someone exists.

inquire of

C1

To formally ask someone for information or an answer to a specific question.

know of

B1

To be aware that someone or something exists, without necessarily having detailed knowledge about them.

like of

B1

Used to refer to a type or class of person or thing, often implying comparison or uniqueness (usually 'the like of').

make of

B1

To form an opinion, understanding, or interpretation about something, especially something puzzling or unclear.

savor of

C1

American spelling of 'savour of': to have a suggestion or trace of a particular quality, often something undesirable.

savour of

C1

British spelling: to suggest or have a trace of a particular quality, especially something slightly suspicious or unpleasant.

shut of

C1

To be free of or rid of someone or something unwanted — a dialectal or very informal expression.

speak of

B1

to mention, discuss, or suggest something

tell of

C1

To narrate, describe, or give an account of something, usually in a formal or literary way.

think of

A2

To have a particular idea, image, or memory come to mind; to consider or regard someone or something.

treat of

C1

To deal with or discuss a particular subject, especially in a book or formal text.