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3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'TONE'

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We have definitions for 3 phrasal verbs with 'TONE'

3 phrasal verbs with 'TONE'

Tone down

  1. 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.

Tone in with

  1. Combine in a pleasing way
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: The blue TONES IN WITH your jacket.

Tone up

  1. Make stronger or firmer
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: The exercises will TONE UP your stomach muscles.

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