All phrasal verbs
warm
/wɔrm/1 phrasal verbsThe plain verb means to raise temperature.
Warm up is to prepare your body before exercise, to heat food, or to become friendlier — and it is what a speaker does to their voice before speaking.
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| Phrasal verb | Means | How to remember it |
|---|---|---|
| warm upBoth3 meanings | prepare with light exercise; reheat; become friendlier | UP = temperature and readiness rise. |