3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'TONE'
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3 phrasal verbs with 'TONE'
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Tone down
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Make something sound more moderate
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: The Minister tried to TONE DOWN what she had said when the press started attacking her.
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Make something sound more moderate
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Tone in with
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Combine in a pleasing way
(Inseparable | International English)
» Example: The blue TONES IN WITH your jacket.
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Combine in a pleasing way
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Tone up
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Make stronger or firmer
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: The exercises will TONE UP your stomach muscles.
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Make stronger or firmer
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