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7 English Phrasal Verbs With 'MARK'

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We have definitions for 7 phrasal verbs with 'MARK'

7 phrasal verbs with 'MARK'

Mark down

  1. Give a student a lower grade for a particular reason
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: Students who gave obviously rehearsed answers were MARKED DOWN, while those who spoke naturally were rewarded accordingly.
  2. Reduce the price of something
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: I'll buy a lot more if you MARK them DOWN a bit.

Mark down as

  1. Consider someone or something to be of a certain group, type, etc.
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: I MARKED them DOWN AS conservatives, but they're very liberal.

Mark off

  1. Tick, cross out or otherwise mark something to show that it has been dealt with
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: I MARKED OFF the items on the list as I finished them.

Mark out

  1. Draw lines to enclose an area
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They MARKED OUT the pitch.

Mark out for

  1. Show promise for the future
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: His dedication MARKED him OUT FOR great things.

Mark out from

  1. Stand out because of certain qualities
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: Her speed MARKS her OUT FROM the rest of the group.

Mark up

  1. Increase the price of something
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They MARK the goods UP by 25% before they sell them.

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Quiz for Verb: 'To MARK'

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