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Phrasal verbs in digital communacation

Phrasal verbs in digital communacation

Phrasal verb functions in digital communication can be understood using a framework provided by cognitive linguistics. According to this viewpoint, phrasal verbs are cognitively economical because they enable speakers to concisely express complicated thoughts. Many phrasal verbs have metaphorical qualities, which is consistent with cognitive linguistic theories that highlight the role conceptual metaphors play in language processing.