VERBS WITH PREPOSITONS
VERBS WITH THE PREPOSITION “TO”
Verb + preposition “to”
Adapt to something/-ing
Add something to something
Agree to infinitive
Apologize to somebody for something/-ing
Belong to somebody/something
Compare something/somebody to sth/sb
Consent to something
Devote something to something/-ing
Happen to infinitive
Introduce somebody to somebody/something
Lead somebody to something/somebody
Listen to something/somebody
Object to something/-ing
React to something
Refer to something/somebody
Reply to something/somebody
Respond to something
Speak to somebody
Talk to somebody
Turn to something
VERBS WITH THE PREPOSITION “FOR”
Verb + preposition “for”
Admire somebody for something/-ing
Apologize (to somebody) for something/-ing
Apply for something
Ask for something
Blame somebody for something
Care for somebody
Excuse somebody for something/-ing
Head for somewhere
Long for something
Pay for something
Pray for somebody/something
Prepare for something
Scold somebody for something/-ing
Search somebody/something for something
Vote for something/somebody
Wait for something/somebody
Wish for something/somebody
Work for something/somebody
Examples
She can’t adapt to living alone.
He added some milk to his coffee.
They agreed to meet at seven.
I must apologize to her for my rudeness/being so rude.
This necklace belonged to my grandmother.
People compared her to Elizabeth Taylor.
The college eventually consented to the students’ demands.
She devoted her life to helping the poor.
If you happen to see her, give her my love.
Can I introduce you to my wife?
That path leads to the beach.
I listen to the radio while I have breakfast.
She objected to my proposal. // Do you object to my smoking?
She reacted badly to the drug.
I referred to your theories in my last book.
I try to reply to letters the day I receive them.
How did she respond to the news?
He doesn’t speak to me.
Don’t talk to me about buses!
His mind turned to thoughts of escape.
Examples
I admire him for being so determined.
We apologize for the delay.
I have applied for a new job.
I asked for his phone number.
She still blames him for Tony’s accident.
The nurse will care for you.
Please, excuse me for interrupting.
He always heads for the nearest bar.
He was longing for her return.
How much did you pay for the painting?
They prayed for the victims.
I have to prepare for the exam.
His mother scolded him for breaking a vase.
They searched him for drugs.
I have a duty to the people who voted for me.
I’ll wait for you at the station.
You couldn’t wish for a better husband.
All her life she worked for a more equal society.
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VERBS WITH THE PREPOSITION “FROM”
Verb + preposition “from”
Abstain from something/-ing
Borrow something from somebody
Escape from something/somebody
Graduate from something
Hide something from somebody
Infer something from something
Prevent somebody/something from –ing
Prohibit somebody from –ing
Protect somebody/something from sb/sthg
Recover from something
Rescue somebody/something from sthg/-ing
Resign from something
Retire from something
Save something/somebody from sthg/-ing
Separate something/somebody from sthg/sb
Stem from something
Suffer from something
VERBS WITH THE PREPOSITION “ON”
Verb + preposition “on”
Agree on something
Base something on something
Blame something on somebody/something
Comment on something
Concentrate on something/-ing
Congratulate somebody on something/-ing
Count on somebody/something/-ing
Depend on somebody/something
Elaborate on something
Impose something on somebody/something
Insist on something/-ing
Play on something
Pride oneself on something/-ing
Rely on somebody/something
Work on something
Examples
The doctor suggested that he should abstain from alcohol.
I borrowed a ladder from Tim.
The two killers escaped from prison last night.
He graduated from Cambridge University in 2006.
She hid the money from the police.
I inferred from your silence that you were angry.
They tried to prevent her from leaving.
The cost prohibits many people from receiving treatment.
It’s important to protect your skin from the sun.
It takes a long time to recover from surgery.
Fifty passengers had to be rescued from a sinking ship.
He resigned from the company.
She retired from the company in 2010.
You saved me from falling.
She finds it difficult to separate fact from fiction.
Hate sometimes stems from envy.
He suffers from asthma.
Examples
They couldn’t agree on the price.
Make sure your arguments are based on solid evidence.
You can always blame it on the weather.
My mum always comments on what I’m wearing.
I can’t concentrate on my work. It’s too noisy!
I congratulated Lucy on passing her exam.
I’m counting on you to persuade her.
Our economy depends on the car industry.
She refused to elaborate on her reasons to leave the company.
I don’t want you to impose your religious beliefs on my children.
She insisted on seeing her lawyer.
He played on my sympathy until I lent him $10.
He prides himself on his punctuality.
I know I can rely on you to help me.
The police are working on the case.
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VERBS WITH THE PREPOSITION “AT”
Verb + preposition “at”
Aim at somebody/something/-ing
Arrive at something
Glance at somebody/something
Guess at something
Hint at something
Laugh at something/somebody
Look at something/somebody
Marvel at something
Peer at something/somebody
Point something at somebody/something
Smile at somebody
Stare at somebody/something
Wink at somebody
VERBS WITH THE PREPOSITION “ABOUT”
Verb + preposition “about”
Argue about something
Ask somebody about somebody/something/-ing
Be about to infinitive
Boast about something
Care about something/somebody
Complain (to somebody) about something
Concern about somebody/something
Dream about somebody/something
Forget about something
Know something about something/somebody
Laugh about something
Protest about something
Talk about something/somebody
Tell somebody about something
Think about something
Worry about something/somebody
Examples
He aimed the gun at her.
How did you arrive at that figure?
He glanced nervously at his watch.
We can only guess at her motives.
He has hinted at the possibility of moving to Canada.
If you say that, people will just laugh at you.
Management is looking at ways of cutting costs.
We paused to marvel at the view.
She peered closely at the map.
He pointed his finger at me.
When he smiled at me I knew everything was all right.
We stare at each other in surprise.
I thought he was being serious, but then he winked at me.
Examples
They were arguing about which film to go and see.
Have you asked him about his trip?
You were about to say something.
Parents enjoy boasting about their children's achievements.
She cares deeply about social issues.
Lots of people have complained about the noise.
They are concerned about his health.
She dreamed about her baby.
I completely forgot about Jenny's party.
I don't know anything about this.
There is nothing to laugh about.
Lots of people protested about the new working hours.
We were talking about Gareth's new girlfriend.
Have you told him about us?
I’ll have to think about it.
He never worries about anything.
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VERBS WITH THE PREPOSITION “WITH”
Verb + preposition “with”
Acquaint somebody with something
Agree with somebody/something
Associate somebody/something with sb/sthg
Charge somebody with something/-ing
Clutter something with something
Coincide with something
Collide with somebody/something
Compare something/somebody with sthg/sb
Comply with something
Confront somebody with something/somebody
Confuse somebody/something with sb/sthg
Cover something with something
Cram something with something
Deal with something/somebody
Help somebody with something
Provide somebody with something
Tamper with something
VERBS WITH THE PREPOSITION “IN”
Verb + preposition “in”
Believe in something/somebody
Confide in something/somebody
Consist in something
Implicate somebody in something
Involve somebody in something/-ing
Participate in something
Result in something
Specialize in something
Succeed in something/-ing
VERBS WITH THE PREPOSITION “OF”
Verb + preposition “of”
Approve of something/somebody
Consist of something
Die of something
Dream of something/somebody
Smell of something
Think of something/somebody
Examples
My aim is to acquaint my students with different cultures.
I can’t agree with you there.
Most people associate this brand with good quality.
They charged him with stealing.
She has cluttered my house with junk.
I timed my holiday to coincide with the children's
He collided with a pine tree.
Let me compare it with studying a foreign language.
He was jailed for refusing to comply with the court order.
He confronted his illness with characteristic bravery.
You're confusing me with my sister - she's the singer.
He covered the walls with slogans.
She crammed her mouth with caviar.
I don’t know how to deal with this problem.
He helped me with the decorating.
We provided them with food and blankets.
I don’t want to be accused of tampering with the evidence.
Examples
He believes in reincarnation.
You can confide in me.
For her, happiness consists in watching television.
Have they any evidence to implicate him in the robbery?
I prefer teaching methods that involve students in learning.
Kate has always participated fully in the life of the school.
The fire resulted in damage to their property.
She hired a lawyer who specializes in divorce cases.
He finally succeeded in passing the exam.
Examples
I don’t approve of his methods.
The crowd consisted mostly of college kids and office workers.
He died of cancer.
I dreamed of going to live to the country.
This shampoo smells of coconut.
What did you think of the film?