Verb + Preposition Example Sentence Notes
account for
accuse (someone) of (something)
adapt to
add (something) to (something)
adjust to
admire (someone) for (something) agree on (topic)
agree to (do something)
agree with (someone)
How do you account for To "account for" is to explain or the differences between provide a reason
the two financial reports?
Dan accused Henry of To “accuse” is to say that someone stealing money from the did something bad
company.
When I moved to a different country, it was hard for me to adapt to the new culture.
I added some salt to the soup to give it more flavor.
After I got divorced, I had to adjust to life as a single man.
I admire Joanne for her dedication.
My teacher and I agree You agree ON a noun: We agree on on the importance of politics. We don't agree on religion. listening practice.
She agreed to make You agree TO a verb cookies for the party.
I agree with you. You agree WITH a person
apologize to (someone) for (doing something)
apply to (a university / program)
apply for (a job / scholarship)
approve of
argue with (someone) about (something)
arrange for (someone) (to do something)
arrest (someone) for (something)
Barbara apologized to her boss for being late to the meeting.
I applied to the top university in the country - but I didn't get in. Sandra applied for a marketing job at a multinational company. My parents don't approve of my new boyfriend.
I argued with my business partner about how much to invest in advertising.
We'll arrange for a babysitter to take care of the kids.
Pat was arrested for driving without a license.
To argue is to have a verbal conflict. The noun form is "argument" and we also say "have an argument with (someone)"
To "arrest" is when the police take a person into the police station because they are suspected of some crime.
arrive at (a place)
arrive in (a city, country)
ask (someone) about (someone/topic)
ask (someone) for (something)
ask (someone) to (do something)
base on
be accustomed to
be/get acquainted with
be addicted to (something)
be afraid of
be angry at/with (someone) for (something)
be annoyed at/with (someone) for (something)
be anxious about (something)
be associated with
be aware of
be blessed with
be bored with
This is often in the passive voice: "(Someone) was arrested for…"
By the time we arrived at the train station, our train had already left.
I'll be arriving in Berlin on Thursday.
She asked them about You ask someone ABOUT (a topic) their plans for the
holiday.
I asked my classmate for You ask someone FOR (a noun) a pencil.
The teacher asked me to You ask someone TO (a verb). make copies of the Never say "I asked to him…" worksheet.
Our conclusions are based on scientific research.
I'm from Ecuador, so I'm "I'm accustomed to" is the same as not accustomed to the "I'm used to"
cold weather!
At the conference, I got acquainted with various leaders in the industry.
The rock star was You can also say you're "addicted to" addicted to heroin. interests (like music or sports) - it's
not only for drugs and alcohol!
My 5-year-old daughter "Afraid of" is the same as "scared of" is afraid of the dark.
Bob is angry at his son for driving his car without permission -and crashing it.
I'm annoyed at my Notice that after “annoyed/angry at husband for forgetting to someone for…” the verb is in the –ING wash the dishes. form.
Everyone in the class is anxious about the final exam.
There are a number of risks associated with the surgery.
I'm not aware of any problems.
We've been blessed with To be “blessed with” something is to good health and stable have received something good / jobs. positive, which you’re thankful for. I'm bored with the
be capable of (something)
be cluttered with (something)
be committed to
be composed of
be concerned about
be connected to/with
be content with
be dedicated to
be devoted to
be disappointed in/with (someone/ something)
be discouraged by
be done with (something) be dressed in
be engaged in (something)
be engaged to (someone)
be envious of
classes I'm currently taking.
This technology is capable of changing the world.
The spare room is "Cluttered" means there are too many cluttered with my objects in the space, and it's
sister's half-finished art disorganized. projects.
Our organization is committed to improving education in the community.
The group is composed of doctors and lawyers. I'm concerned about the increasing violence in this neighborhood.
Less education is connected with higher unemployment.
The employees weren't content with the salary adjustments -they wanted a bigger raise.
Veronica is very dedicated to her job. She always does her best work.
Frank is a great father; he's so devoted to his family.
We were disappointed in our son when he failed three classes.
I'm discouraged by the poor results of the marketing campaign.
I'm done with my work -time to go home.
The robbers were dressed in black.
The company is engaged "Engaged in" is like "involved in" in a legal battle with one
of their competitors.
My brother is engaged If you are "engaged to" someone, it to a woman he met while means you are going to get married traveling. They're getting to that person
married next month. I'm envious of my sister's success.
be equipped with (something)
be excited about
be exposed to
be faced with (problem / dilemma / decision)
be faithful to
be familiar with
be famous for
be filled with
be finished with
be fond of
be frightened by
be frightened of
be grateful to (someone) for (something)
be guilty of (a crime)
be happy about (something)
be innocent of (something)
be interested in (something)
be interested in
This building is equipped with a solar power system.
We're excited about our upcoming trip around the world.
The children of smokers are exposed to secondhand smoke.
My family didn't have health insurance, and we were faced with enormous medical bills after my father got sick.
He's faithful to his wife - he wouldn't get involved with another woman.
Sorry, I'm not familiar with that computer program. I've only used it once.
That musician is famous for her poetic song lyrics.
The stores were filled with shoppers during the week before Christmas.
Don't throw away the newspaper - I'm not finished with it yet.
I'm quite fond of To be “fond of” something means you peppermint tea. I drink it especially like it, you have an
almost every day. emotional connection to it. My dog was frightened
by the fireworks, and hid under the bed.
Alex never talks to women because he’s too frightened of rejection.
I'm grateful to Sally for helping me find a new apartment.
The director was found "Guilty" is the opposite of "innocent" guilty of sexual
harassment.
My family wasn't happy about my decision to drop out of college.
I believe she's innocent of the charges - she doesn't seem like a criminal.
I'm interested in photography.
Kevin keeps asking me If you are "interested in" someone, it
(someone)
be involved in (something)
be involved with
be jealous of
be known for (something) be limited to
be made from (something)
be made of (material)
be married to (someone)
be opposed to
be patient with (someone)
be pleased with
be polite to (someone)
be prepared for
be proud of
be relevant to
be responsible for
be satisfied with
be scared of
out to lunch, but I'm not usually means you have romantic really interested in him. interest in that person
Ten politicians were involved in the scandal.
Sorry, I don't have any information - I'm not involved with that project.
All my colleagues are jealous of me because I have the biggest office.
Thailand is known for its beautiful beaches.
This scholarship is limited to applicants from low-income families.
Wine is made from We use "made from" when there is a grapes. transformation in the process of
making the final product
This table is made of We use "made of" when talking about wood. the material (wood, metal, plastic,
etc.) My cousin is married to
a dancer.
Many of the students are opposed to the new school policy.
The teacher was very patient with me when I couldn't understand the exercise.
Are you pleased with the results of the project?
The woman wasn't very polite to me when I asked her for directions.
I didn't study, so I wasn't prepared for the test.
I'm proud of my daughter - she graduated with the highest grades in her class.
Why are you talking about that? It's not relevant to this discussion.
I'm responsible for training new employees. I wasn't satisfied with the quality of that product.
My wife is scared of
be terrified of
be thankful for
be tired of (doing something)
beg for
believe in
spiders.
I'm terrified of enclosed "Terrified" means EXTREMELY spaces - I can get panic scared or afraid
attacks in an elevator.
We're thankful for everyone who volunteered to help with the program.
I want to buy a car. I'm tired of taking the bus.
My ex-boyfriend begged To "beg" is to ask repeatedly with a me for another chance, lot of emotion
but I said the relationship was over.
Do you believe in magic?
belong to
benefit from
blame (someone) for (something)
blame (something) on (someone)
boast about
borrow (something) from (someone)
care about (someone / something)
care for (someone)
don't care for (something) cater to (group of people)
charge (someone) for (something)
No, that motorcycle's not mine. It belongs to my brother.
The local population will benefit from the new hospital.
He blamed the other driver for the car accident.
She blamed the mistakes in the article on the editors.
I hate talking to Ronald because he's always boasting about how much money he makes.
I borrowed a dress from my sister.
Our company cares about the environment. Rachel is caring for her 95-year-old grandmother.
I don't care for Mexican food. It's too spicy for me. Most of the restaurants in this area cater to tourists.
The restaurant charged us for the water - I thought it was
"Boasting" means to talk about something arrogantly
"Borrow" is the opposite of "lend" (when you borrow, you receive the object temporarily)
It's also common to say "taking care of" a person
"I don't care for it" means "I don't like it very much."
"Cater to" means to be specialized towards that group of people
In this case, "charge" means to require money for a product or service
charge (someone) with (something)
choose between (someone/ something) and (someone/ something) collide with
come from
comment on
communicate with (someone)
compare (someone /something) to/with (someone/ something)
compete with
complain about
complain to (someone) about (something) compliment (someone) on (something) concentrate on
confess to
confuse (someone/ something) with (someone/
complimentary!
He was charged with In this case, "charge" means when assault with a deadly someone is formally accused of a weapon. crime
I'm trying to choose between Australia and New Zealand for my next vacation.
Eight people were injured when a bus collided with a car. The world's best chocolate comes from Belgium.
A number of people commented on my new haircut.
The company needs to communicate with customers.
Organic food is expensive compared to non-organic food.
Pepsi launched a new type of soda to compete with Coca-Cola.
We complained about the slow service in the restaurant.
We complained to the manager about the slow service in the restaurant.
George complimented Erica on her ability to speak French.
We're trying to do too many things; we need to concentrate on one project at a time.
The scientist confessed To "confess" is to admit that you did to lying about the results something wrong, or reveal a secret of his research.
You're confusing a laptop with a netbook - they're two different types of computers.
something) congratulate (someone) for/on ([doing] something) consent to (something)
consist of
contribute to (something)
convict (someone) of (something)
convince (someone) to
cope with
count on
cover in/with
crash into
cure (someone) of (something)
deal with
decide against
decide between (someone/ something) and (someone/ something) decide on
We congratulated Vanessa on her promotion.
The director consented to the employees' proposal.
My CD collection consists of jazz and classic rock music. Stress can contribute to various health problems.
He was convicted of When someone is "convicted," it child abuse. means they are found guilty of a
crime My wife convinced me
to take dance lessons.
Psychologists can help "Cope with" means to deal with people cope with something and emotionally process it tragedies. - usually a negative thing
I'm counting on you to "Count on" is like "depend on" finish the work by
tomorrow.
The mountains are covered with snow.
A drunk driver crashed into a tree near my house.
The antibiotics cured her "Cure of" is used with diseases, but of the infection. can also be used with bad habits -
"Working as a journalist cured me of my tendency to procrastinate."
How do you deal with an annoying co-worker?
When I needed money, I If you "decide against" something, considered selling my you decide NOT to do it
car, but in the end I decided against it.
I'm trying to decide between buying a motorcycle and saving up the money for a car.
The government is going to decide on the proposed new law next week.
dedicate (something) to (someone)
depend on
derive (something) from (something)
deter (someone) from (something) differ from
disagree with (someone / something) disapprove of
discourage (someone) from (something) discriminate against
discuss (something) with (someone) distinguish between (someone/ something) and (someone/ something)
distract (someone) from (something)
dream about/of
elaborate on (something)
escape from (a place)
I'd like to dedicate this performance to my mother, who has always helped and inspired me.
I'll be there in 20-30 Avoid the common error of saying minutes, depending on "depend in" or "depend of" - it's the traffic. always "depend on"!
Many medicines are derived from natural products like plants.
Difficulties with organic chemistry class deterred me from becoming a doctor.
New Year's traditions differ from country to country.
I disagree with the decision to close down the program.
Religious groups disapprove of that TV show; they say it's offensive.
They discouraged us from visiting Paris, saying it was extremely expensive.
He's racist - he discriminates against black and Hispanic people.
We need to discuss these problems with the boss.
Cashiers need to know how to distinguish between real and counterfeit bills.
The loud music distracted me from my work.
I dream about becoming If talking about dreams (hopes) for
a famous singer the future, you can say "dream about" someday. or "dream of." If talking about a
dream you had when you were sleeping, use only "dream about"
Could you elaborate on that last point? I'd like to know more.
Three prisoners escaped from the jail last night.
exchange (something) for (something) exclude (someone) from (something)
excuse (someone) for (something)
expel (someone) from (a place)
experiment on
explain (something) to (someone)
feel about
feel like
fight about