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Phrasal Verb: Pad out

Pad out - Make a text longer by including extra content, often content that isn't particularly relevant

Example:

I couldn't think of much to write, so I PADDED the essay OUT with a few lengthy quotes.

Notes:

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- International English

Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 2 phrasal verbs with 'PAD'

- Pad down
- Pad out

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