to give off: to release, to produce, to release Examples of TO GIVE OFF When water boils, it gives off stream. The flowers in this garden give off a strange odor.

to come about: to happen Examples of TO COME ABOUT I didn’t find any explanation in the newspaper about how the political coup came about. The flood came about as a result of the heavy winter rains

to make friends: to become friendly with others Examples of MAKE FRIENDS Once you’re done with college, it’s hard to make friends, but it isn’t impossible. The kittens approached each other tentatively, hoping to make friends.  

to stick to: to adhere to (a promise), to follow or obey (a set of rules, procedures, etc.) Examples of TO STICK TO All organizations expect their employees to stick to established work rules and procedures. If you try hard to stick to your principles, then you’ll be able to live up to them.

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.

to get through: to finish, to complete Examples of TO GET THROUGH We need a horse or a mule to carry our packs, or we’ll never be able to get through the rough canyon. Jason was determined to get through his last year of college without skipping a single class.