7 English Phrasal Verbs With 'CAST'

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7 phrasal verbs with 'CAST'

Cast about for

1. Try to find something
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: They're CASTING ABOUT FOR support.

Cast around for

1. Try to find something
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: She was CASTING AROUND FOR people to help her.

Cast aside

1. Dispose, get rid of, ignore because you no longer like something or someone
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: He CAST her ASIDE.

Cast off

1. Dispose, get rid of
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: They CAST OFF any semblance of politeness and attacked us viciously.
2. Untie a boat so it's free to sail
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: They CAST OFF and headed out to sea.

Cast out

1. Expel, reject
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: They CAST him OUT because of his behaviour.

Cast round for

1. Try to find something
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: He CAST ROUND FOR any sign of his things.

Cast up

1. Be left on the shore by the sea
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The rubbish was CAST UP by the tide.

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