to pick up: to lift from the floor, table, etc., with one’s fingers Examples of PICK UP He went to pick up his kids from soccer practice. Don’t forget to pick up milk at the store!  

to stand up: to rise from a sitting or lying position (also: to get up) Examples of STAND UP My psychologist told me that I need to learn how to stand up for myself. Lawyers need to speak clearly and to stand up straight, or the jury won’t listen to them.

to tear up: to rip into small pieces Examples of TO TEAR UP Let’s tear up the rule book and just do our own thing! Reports said he tore up the check and threw some of the pieces out of the window.

to put up: to tolerate, to accept unwillingly Examples of TO PUT UP The boxer who hadn’t trained wasn’t able to put up a fight. Sometimes you need to put up with rude people.

to go with: to match, to compare well in color to design; to date, toaccompany (also: to go out with) Examples of TO GO WITH It goes well with dessert, cheeses, fish and my personal favorite, Indian food. Bacon especially goes well with pumpkin, lending just a little extra richness.

to give out: to distribute; to become exhausted or depleted Examples of TO GIVE OUT An usher stood at the door of the theater giving out programs. I couldn’t finish the ten-mile race because my energy gave out.