Verb + Preposition Example Sentence Notesaccount 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 reasonthe two financial reports?Dan accused Henry of To “accuse” is to say that someone stealing money from the did something badcompany.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 withbe 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 theholiday.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'ssister'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 oneof 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 personmarried 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 analmost every day. emotional connection to it. My dog was frightenedby 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 sexualharassment.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 personTen 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 productThis table is made of We use "made of" when talking about wood. the material (wood, metal, plastic,

etc.) My cousin is married toa 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 afraidattacks 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 emotionbut 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. crimeI'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) tocope 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 meto take dance lessons.Psychologists can help "Cope with" means to deal with people cope with something and emotionally process it tragedies. - usually a negative thingI'm counting on you to "Count on" is like "depend on" finish the work bytomorrow.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 itcar, 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) fora 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

fight against

fight for

fight with

forget about (something)

forget to (do something)forgive (someone) for (something)

gaze at

get back from (a place)

I exchanged the small shirt for a medium.

He excluded them from the meeting.Please excuse me for interrupting.He was expelled from "Expel" means someone was forced university for using to leave a group, school, or company -drugs. usually because they did something

badScientists are experimenting on monkeys to develop new medicines.The doctor explained Never say “He explained me the the procedure to me in procedure.”detail.How do you feel about the new company policy?I don't feel like going out "I don't feel like doing it" means "I to a nightclub. I'd rather don't want to do it; I'm not in the relax at home tonight. mood for doing it"My kids are fighting You "fight about" the topic of the about whose turn it is to conflictuse the computer.This organization is You "fight against" your opponent fighting against (when it's a person or an discrimination and idea/thing/etc.)injustice.After the accident, he You "fight for" something you was fighting for his life. approve of, or you want to haveThe protestors are You "fight with" your opponent (only fighting with the police. when it's a person)Oh no! I forgot about the You "forget about" a noun meeting - now I'm goingto be late.I'm cold - I forgot to You "forget to" a verb bring my jacket.I forgave him for taking my camera without asking permission.She sat on the beach, "Gaze" means to look at something gazing at the ocean. for a long time and in a contemplative

wayI just got back from the "Get back from" is the same as gym - I need to take a "return from"

get rid of

get used to

give (something) to (someone)glare at

graduate from (a place)

grieve for

grumble about (something)

happen to

harp on

hear about

hear from (someone)

hear of

help (someone) with (something)hide (something) from (someone) hinge on

hope for (noun)

showerI got rid of some old "Get rid of" means to throw away or clothes that I don't wear give awayanymore.I'm a relaxed person, so it was hard for me to get used to the fast pace of New York City.I gave the keys to You can also say "I gave Pamela the Pamela. keys."Rita glared at her "Glare" means to look at husband when he started someone/something angrily chatting with a beautifulwoman at the club. He graduated from Harvard University in 1986.He's grieving for his "Grieve" means to be sad about a loss mother, who died just a - usually a deathfew days ago.My husband is "Grumble" is like "complain" grumbling about howearly we need to get up to catch our 6 AM flight. What happened to your car? Did you get in an accident?The salesman was "Harp on" means to emphasize harping on all the something strongly (and rather wonderful benefits of the annoyingly)product.Did you hear about the "Hear about" is used for knowing bank robbery that about the details of a situation happened last night?My cousin is traveling and doesn't have much internet access, so I haven't heard from her lately.I've never heard of that "Hear of" is used for hearing just a movie. mention of something (no details) She really helped mewith the problem.I hid the cookies from my kids so they wouldn't eat them before dinner.The success of this "Hinge on" is like "depend on" - it project hinges on means teamwork and collaboration teamwork and are ESSENTIAL to the success collaboration.I'm hoping for good

hope to (verb)

insist on

insure against

interfere in (something)

interfere with (something)

introduce (someone/ something) to (someone/ something)invest in

invite (someone) to

joke about

jot down (something)

keep (someone/ something) from (doing something) know about

laugh about

laugh at

learn about

lend (something) to (someone)

weather this weekend. My husband and I are hoping to go camping.I thought the company website was great, but my boss insisted on redesigning it.My car is insured against theft.Don't interfere in the "Interfere in" means to get involved situation if you don't in something that you shouldn't know all the facts.The flight delay "Interfere with" means to add an interfered with our obstacle that delays or prevents travel plans. something from happeningI'd like to introduce you to a friend of mine from college.

The city is investing thousands of dollars in improving public transportation.She invited me to her birthday party.Chris is always joking "Joke about" is to talk about it with about how bad he is at humor, in a funny/comedic way sports.I jotted down a few "Jot down" is the same as "write notes during the down" - jot means "to write quickly" presentationA password keeps "Keep someone from doingpeople from accessing something" is the same as "prevent your account. someone from doing something" He knows a lot aboutcomputers.Our travel disaster was You "laugh about" a situation annoying at the time, butwe laughed about it later.When I said something You typically "laugh at" a person stupid, everyone (although sometimes "laugh at" is laughed at me. used for a situation - "I laughed at her

reaction to the news." I like learning aboutother cultures.I lent a book to my friend "Lend" is the opposite of "borrow." six months ago, and he When you lend something, you give it hasn't given it back yet. to someone else temporarily

listen to

long for

look at

look forward to

matter to (someone)

meet with (someone)

mistake (someone/ something) for (someone/ something)object to

participate in (something) pay for

plan on

praise (someone) for (something)

pray for

prefer (something) to (something)prepare for

present (someone) with (something)

prevent (someone/ something) from

I usually listen to music on my mp3 player while I exercise.I long for a job in which I To "long for" something means you have more flexible hours! REALLY want somethingI looked at the pictures from Jason's vacation.I'm looking forward to "Look forward to" means you are having lunch with you happy or excited for something in the next week. future.We can take the 8 AM or the 11 AM train - it doesn't matter to me.I met with the department manager to discuss the project.My sister looks like a famous actress, so people always mistake her for a celebrity.

I object to the idea that If you "object to" something, it means stay-at-home moms are you oppose it or strongly disagree lazy. They work really with ithard!Representatives from 15 countries will participate in the conference.I paid $100 for this perfume.We plan on attending "Plan on" is followed by the -ING form the party. of the verbHe praised me for my creative solution to the problem.I'm praying for you to feel better soon.I prefer swimming to biking.The sports team is preparing for the tournament next month. The company presented Randy with an award for excellent service.Computer problems prevented me from finishing my work yesterday.

(doing something) prohibit (someone) from (doing something)protect (someone) from (something) provide (someone) with (something) punish (someone) for (something)quarrel with (someone) about/over (something) react to

recover from (something)refer to (something)

related to

rely on

remind (someone) of (something)

remind (someone) to (do something)reply to

rescue (someone) from (something)

respond to

result in (something)

save (someone) from (something)

scold (someone) for

Employees are prohibited from smoking inside the office.Wearing a bicycle helmet can protect you from serious head injuries.We provided all the children with computers.I punished my teenage daughter for going to a party without my permission.We quarreled with the "Quarrel" is the same as "argue" hotel receptionist about (have a verbal conflict)the extra charges on our bill.Environmental groups are reacting to the city's plans to build a new shopping center in the middle of the park.She stayed home from work because she's still recovering from pneumonia.Please refer to the diagram on page 15.The website has "Related to" is also used for family information on various members - "I'm related to a famous topics related to actor. He's my cousin."pregnancy.You can't rely on other "Rely on" is like "depend on" people to make youhappy.You remind me of my sister - you have a similar personality.I reminded my husband to buy some milk at the store on the way home from work.I'll reply to your e-mail later today.The coast guard rescued the fisherman from the sinking boat.The film director responded to the criticisms about his latest movie.The advertising campaign resulted in hundreds of new customers for the company.The fireman saved the child from the burning building.The teacher scolded the To "scold" is to reprimand or criticize

([doing] something)

search for

separate (something) from (something)

share (something) with (someone) shout at

show (something) to (someone)smile at (someone)

student for coming to class late.I'm searching for a two-bedroom apartment in the city center.I separated last year's documents from this year's documents.I shared the food with my brother.My mother shouted at me when I left a big mess in the kitchen.I showed my new cell phone to all my friends. She smiled at me.

someone for doing something wrong

You can use "searching for" or "looking for"

To "shout" is to yell, to speak very loudly. You can also say "yell at"

speak to/with (someone) about (someone / something)

specialize in (something)

spend (money/time) onstand for

stare at

stem from

stop (someone) from (doing something) subject (someone) to (something) subscribe to

substitute (something) for

I spoke with my son's Both "to" and "with" can be used after teacher about his "speak," but "with" implies more of a behavior in school. two-way conversation. If the

conversation is only one way, use "to" - "The president spoke to an audience of 5,000."

I'm a biologist. I specialize in the study of tropical plants.I spent $300 on this backpack because I wanted one that was really high-quality.NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.When I dyed my hair "Stare" means to look at something bright green, a lot of intensely for a long timechildren stared at me.The current health crisis "Stem from" is like "originate in" stems from lack ofnutritional education.I stopped the child from playing with the scissors.I was subjected to verbal abuse from my boss in my previous job - that's why I quit.I don't subscribe to any magazines - I just read them online.You can substitute chicken for beef in this

(something) succeed in (doing something)

suffer from

suspect (someone) of (something)

take advantage of (someone/ something/ situation)

take care of

talk to/with (someone) about (topic)tell (someone) about (something)thank (someone) for (something)think about

think of

translate (something) into (a language)

travel to (somewhere)trust (someone) with (something)turn into

use (something) for (-ING) / to (infinitive) vote against

recipe.She succeeded in running a marathon in under 4 hours.My aunt suffers from arthritis.He is suspected of planning a terrorist attack.With low interest rates, If you "take advantage of" someone, it many people took has a negative connotation - you are advantage of the using that person for your own opportunity to buy a benefit. If you "take advantage of" a house. situation, it can be negative, but it can

also be neutral - as in the example sentence.

I'm taking care of my neighbors' dog while they're traveling this weekend.I need to talk with you Similar to "speak to/with" about plans for next year.

Caroline told us about her trip to South Africa. Thank you for helping me with my homework. I'm thinking about taking piano lessons. He thought of a great way to increase sales. We need to translate this document into Italian.We're traveling to Moscow by train.I trust her with my car -she's a careful driver.The city is going to turn "Turn into" means to transform this old church into amuseum.I use vitamins to give me more energy.That senator voted "Vote against" means you oppose it, against a law proposing you vote NOstricter measures for gun control.