--- Could you bring me that novel you _____________ me about when I dropped in on you? --- Sorry, I can’t. I have given it to a friend.
Too many hotels have been built and this has _____ prices, making holidays cheaper.
Mr. Smith gradually _____ a knowledge of the subject.
His new appointment takes _____ from the beginning of next month.
On this happy occasion, I'd like to say that we are _____ much obliged to you for your kind cooperation.
The car was completely _____ and the driver seriously injured.