{"id":22213,"date":"2023-05-11T07:41:29","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T12:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/?p=22213"},"modified":"2024-07-16T14:21:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T19:21:18","slug":"english-verbs-prepositions-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/english-verbs-prepositions-list\/","title":{"rendered":"English Verbs + Prepositions List"},"content":{"rendered":"

This prepositions list will help you learn the correct preposition to use after common English verbs! At the end of the article, there are links to more lessons about English prepositions, prepositions quizzes, and prepositions lists on other websites.<\/p>\n

Why learn verbs + prepositions?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Prepositions are one of the most difficult things to master in the English language. They provide the \u201clinks\u201d between the main words (nouns, verbs, and adjectives), but many English students have a hard time knowing which preposition to use<\/strong> in each situation.<\/p>\n

This uncertainty can lead to lack of confidence and being afraid to speak \u2013 or speaking with lots of pauses as you try to think of the correct preposition.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, it\u2019s not easy to give specific rules<\/strong> for when to use each preposition \u2013 but most verbs have a preposition that usually goes together. Some verbs can go with multiple prepositions, and sometimes the preposition makes a difference in the meaning of the phrase.<\/p>\n

You can use this list for learning typical verb-preposition combinations,<\/strong> as well as for reference. Each entry has an example sentence and any notes or explanations that could help you understand better.<\/p>\n

The best way to remember these combinations is not only to study the verbs + prepositions list\u2026 but also to create your own example sentences!<\/strong> Putting the verb + preposition combination into practice immediately helps you memorize it more easily.<\/p>\n

Learn 500+ Real English Phrases<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Verb + Preposition List and Examples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Verb + Preposition<\/strong><\/td>\nExample Sentence<\/strong><\/td>\nNotes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
account for<\/strong><\/td>\nHow do you account for<\/strong> the differences between the two financial reports?<\/td>\nTo “account for” is to explain or provide a reason<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
accuse (someone) of (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nDan accused <\/strong>Henry of <\/strong>stealing money from the company.<\/td>\nTo \u201caccuse\u201d is to say that someone did something bad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
adapt to<\/strong><\/td>\nWhen I moved to a different country, it was hard for me to adapt to<\/strong> the new culture.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
add (something) to (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI added<\/strong> some salt to<\/strong> the soup to give it more flavor.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
adjust to<\/strong><\/td>\nAfter I got divorced, I had to adjust to<\/strong> life as a single man.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
admire (someone) for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI admire <\/strong>Joanne for <\/strong>her dedication.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
agree on (topic)<\/strong><\/td>\nMy teacher and I agree on<\/strong> the importance of listening practice.<\/td>\nYou agree ON a noun: We agree on politics. We don’t agree on religion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
agree to (do something)<\/strong><\/td>\nShe agreed to<\/strong> make cookies for the party.<\/td>\nYou agree TO a verb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
agree with (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nI agree with<\/strong> you.<\/td>\nYou agree WITH a person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
apologize to (someone) for (doing something)<\/strong><\/td>\nBarbara apologized to<\/strong> her boss for<\/strong> being late to the meeting.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
apply to (a university \/ program)<\/strong><\/td>\nI applied to<\/strong> the top university in the country – but I didn’t get in.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
apply for (a job \/ scholarship)<\/strong><\/td>\nSandra applied for<\/strong> a marketing job at a multinational company.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
approve of <\/strong><\/td>\nMy parents don’t approve of <\/strong>my new boyfriend.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
argue with (someone) about (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI argued with<\/strong> my business partner about <\/strong>how much to invest in advertising.<\/td>\nTo argue is to have a verbal conflict. The noun form is “argument” and we also say “have an argument with (someone)”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
arrange for (someone) (to do something)<\/strong><\/td>\nWe’ll arrange for<\/strong> a babysitter to take care of the kids.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
arrest (someone) for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nPat was arrested for<\/strong> driving without a license.<\/td>\nTo “arrest” is when the police take a person into the police station because they are suspected of some crime. This is often in the passive voice: “(Someone) was arrested for\u2026”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
arrive at (a place)<\/strong><\/td>\nBy the time we arrived at<\/strong> the train station, our train had already left.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
arrive in (a city, country)<\/strong><\/td>\nI’ll be arriving in<\/strong> Berlin on Thursday.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ask (someone) about (someone\/topic)<\/strong><\/td>\nShe asked<\/strong> them about<\/strong> their plans for the holiday.<\/td>\nYou ask someone ABOUT (a topic)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ask (someone) for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI asked <\/strong>my classmate for <\/strong>a pencil.<\/td>\nYou ask someone FOR (a noun)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ask (someone) to (do something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe teacher asked <\/strong>me to<\/strong> make copies of the worksheet.<\/td>\nYou ask someone TO (a verb).<\/p>\n

Never say “I asked to him\u2026”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

base on <\/strong><\/td>\nOur conclusions are based on<\/strong> scientific research.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be accustomed to<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m from Ecuador, so I’m not accustomed to<\/strong> the cold weather!<\/td>\n“I’m accustomed to” is the same as “I’m used to”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be\/get acquainted with<\/strong><\/td>\nAt the conference, I got acquainted with<\/strong> various leaders in the industry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be addicted to (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe rock star was addicted to<\/strong> heroin.<\/td>\nYou can also say you’re “addicted to” interests (like music or sports) – it’s not only for drugs and alcohol!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be afraid of<\/strong><\/td>\nMy 5-year-old daughter is afraid of<\/strong> the dark.<\/td>\n“Afraid of” is the same as “scared of”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be angry at\/with (someone) for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nBob is angry at<\/strong> his son for <\/strong>driving his car without permission – and crashing it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be annoyed at\/with (someone) for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m annoyed at<\/strong> my husband for<\/strong> forgetting to wash the dishes.<\/td>\nNotice that after \u201cannoyed\/angry at someone for\u2026\u201d the verb is in the \u2013ING form.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be anxious about (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nEveryone in the class is anxious about<\/strong> the final exam.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be associated with<\/strong><\/td>\nThere are a number of risks associated with<\/strong> the surgery.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be aware of<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m not aware of<\/strong> any problems.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be blessed with<\/strong><\/td>\nWe’ve been blessed with<\/strong> good health and stable jobs.<\/td>\nTo be \u201cblessed with\u201d something is to have received something good \/ positive, which you\u2019re thankful for.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be bored with<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m bored with<\/strong> the classes I’m currently taking.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be capable of (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThis technology is capable of<\/strong> changing the world.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be cluttered with (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe spare room is cluttered with<\/strong> my sister’s half-finished art projects.<\/td>\n“Cluttered” means there are too many objects in the space, and it’s disorganized.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be committed to<\/strong><\/td>\nOur organization is committed to<\/strong> improving education in the community.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be composed of <\/strong><\/td>\nThe group is composed of<\/strong> doctors and lawyers.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be concerned about<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m concerned about<\/strong> the increasing violence in this neighborhood.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be connected to\/with<\/strong><\/td>\nLess education is connected with<\/strong> higher unemployment.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be content with <\/strong><\/td>\nThe employees weren’t content with<\/strong> the salary adjustments – they wanted a bigger raise.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be dedicated to<\/strong><\/td>\nVeronica is very dedicated to<\/strong> her job. She always does her best work.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be devoted to<\/strong><\/td>\nFrank is a great father; he’s so devoted to<\/strong> his family.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be disappointed in\/with (someone\/
\nsomething)<\/strong><\/td>\n		We were disappointed in<\/strong> our son when he failed three classes.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be discouraged by<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m discouraged by<\/strong> the poor results of the marketing campaign.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be done with (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m done with<\/strong> my work – time to go home.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be dressed in <\/strong><\/td>\nThe robbers were dressed in <\/strong>black.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be engaged in (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe company is engaged in<\/strong> a legal battle with one of their competitors.<\/td>\n“Engaged in” is like “involved in”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be engaged to (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nMy brother is engaged to<\/strong> a woman he met while traveling. They’re getting married next month.<\/td>\nIf you are “engaged to” someone, it means you are going to get married to that person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be envious of<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m envious of<\/strong> my sister’s success.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be equipped with (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThis building is equipped with<\/strong> a solar power system.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be excited about<\/strong><\/td>\nWe’re excited about<\/strong> our upcoming trip around the world.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be exposed to<\/strong><\/td>\nThe children of smokers are exposed to<\/strong> secondhand smoke.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be faced with (problem \/ dilemma \/ decision)<\/strong><\/td>\nMy family didn’t have health insurance, and we were faced with<\/strong> enormous medical bills after my father got sick.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be faithful to<\/strong><\/td>\nHe’s faithful to<\/strong> his wife – he wouldn’t get involved with another woman.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be familiar with<\/strong><\/td>\nSorry, I’m not familiar with<\/strong> that computer program. I’ve only used it once.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be famous for<\/strong><\/td>\nThat musician is famous for<\/strong> her poetic song lyrics.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be filled with<\/strong><\/td>\nThe stores were filled with<\/strong> shoppers during the week before Christmas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be finished with<\/strong><\/td>\nDon’t throw away the newspaper – I’m not finished with<\/strong> it yet.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be fond of<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m quite fond of<\/strong> peppermint tea. I drink it almost every day.<\/td>\nTo be \u201cfond of\u201d something means you especially like it, you have an emotional connection to it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be frightened by<\/strong><\/td>\nMy dog was frightened by<\/strong> the fireworks, and hid under the bed.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be frightened of<\/strong><\/td>\nAlex never talks to women because he\u2019s too frightened of<\/strong> rejection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be grateful to (someone) for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m grateful to<\/strong> Sally for <\/strong>helping me find a new apartment.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be guilty of (a crime)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe director was found guilty of<\/strong> sexual harassment.<\/td>\n“Guilty” is the opposite of “innocent”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be happy about (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nMy family wasn’t happy about<\/strong> my decision to drop out of college.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be innocent of (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI believe she’s innocent of<\/strong> the charges – she doesn’t seem like a criminal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be interested in (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m interested in<\/strong> photography.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be interested in (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nKevin keeps asking me out to lunch, but I’m not really interested in<\/strong> him.<\/td>\nIf you are “interested in” someone, it usually means you have romantic interest in that person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be involved in (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nTen politicians were involved in<\/strong> the scandal.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be involved with<\/strong><\/td>\nSorry, I don’t have any information – I’m not involved with<\/strong> that project.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be jealous of<\/strong><\/td>\nAll my colleagues are jealous of<\/strong> me because I have the biggest office.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be known for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThailand is known for<\/strong> its beautiful beaches.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be limited to<\/strong><\/td>\nThis scholarship is limited to<\/strong> applicants from low-income families.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be made from (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nWine is made from<\/strong> grapes.<\/td>\nWe use “made from” when there is a transformation in the process of making the final product<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be made of (material)<\/strong><\/td>\nThis table is made of<\/strong> wood.<\/td>\nWe use “made of” when talking about the material (wood, metal, plastic, etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be married to (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nMy cousin is married to<\/strong> a dancer.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be opposed to<\/strong><\/td>\nMany of the students are opposed to<\/strong> the new school policy.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be patient with (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe teacher was very patient with<\/strong> me when I couldn’t understand the exercise.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be pleased with<\/strong><\/td>\nAre you pleased with<\/strong> the results of the project?<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be polite to (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe woman wasn’t very polite to<\/strong> me when I asked her for directions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be prepared for<\/strong><\/td>\nI didn’t study, so I wasn’t prepared for<\/strong> the test.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be proud of<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m proud of<\/strong> my daughter – she graduated with the highest grades in her class.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be relevant to<\/strong><\/td>\nWhy are you talking about that? It’s not relevant to<\/strong> this discussion.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be responsible for<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m responsible for<\/strong> training new employees.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be satisfied with<\/strong><\/td>\nI wasn’t satisfied with<\/strong> the quality of that product.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be scared of<\/strong><\/td>\nMy wife is scared of<\/strong> spiders.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be terrified of<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m terrified of<\/strong> enclosed spaces – I can get panic attacks in an elevator.<\/td>\n“Terrified” means EXTREMELY scared or afraid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be thankful for<\/strong><\/td>\nWe’re thankful for<\/strong> everyone who volunteered to help with the program.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
be tired of (doing something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI want to buy a car. I’m tired of<\/strong> taking the bus.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
beg for <\/strong><\/td>\nMy ex-boyfriend begged<\/strong> me for<\/strong> another chance, but I said the relationship was over.<\/td>\nTo “beg” is to ask repeatedly with a lot of emotion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
believe in <\/strong><\/td>\nDo you believe in<\/strong> magic?<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
belong to <\/strong><\/td>\nNo, that motorcycle’s not mine. It belongs to<\/strong> my brother.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
benefit from <\/strong><\/td>\nThe local population will benefit from<\/strong> the new hospital.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
blame (someone) for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nHe blamed<\/strong> the other driver for <\/strong>the car accident.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
blame (something) on (someone) <\/strong><\/td>\nShe blamed<\/strong> the mistakes in the article on <\/strong>the editors.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
boast about <\/strong><\/td>\nI hate talking to Ronald because he’s always boasting about<\/strong> how much money he makes.<\/td>\n“Boasting” means to talk about something arrogantly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
borrow (something) from (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nI borrowed<\/strong> a dress from <\/strong>my sister.<\/td>\n“Borrow” is the opposite of “lend” (when you borrow, you receive the object temporarily)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
care about (someone \/ something)<\/strong><\/td>\nOur company cares about<\/strong> the environment.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
care for (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nRachel is caring for<\/strong> her 95-year-old grandmother.<\/td>\nIt’s also common to say “taking care of” a person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
don’t care for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI don’t care for<\/strong> Mexican food. It’s too spicy for me.<\/td>\n“I don’t care for it” means “I don’t like it very much.”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cater to (group of people)<\/strong><\/td>\nMost of the restaurants in this area cater to<\/strong> tourists.<\/td>\n“Cater to” means to be specialized towards that group of people<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
charge (someone) for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe restaurant charged<\/strong> us for<\/strong> the water – I thought it was complimentary!<\/td>\nIn this case, “charge” means to require money for a product or service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
charge (someone) with (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nHe was charged with<\/strong> assault with a deadly weapon.<\/td>\nIn this case, “charge” means when someone is formally accused of a crime<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
choose between (someone\/
\nsomething) and (someone\/
\nsomething)<\/strong><\/td>\n		I’m trying to choose between<\/strong> Australia and<\/strong> New Zealand for my next vacation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
collide with <\/strong><\/td>\nEight people were injured when a bus collided with<\/strong> a car.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
come from<\/strong><\/td>\nThe world’s best chocolate comes from<\/strong> Belgium.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
comment on<\/strong><\/td>\nA number of people commented on<\/strong> my new haircut.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
communicate with (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe company needs to communicate with<\/strong> customers.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
compare (someone
\n\/something) to\/with (someone\/
\nsomething)<\/strong><\/td>\n		Organic food is expensive compared to<\/strong> non-organic food.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
compete with <\/strong><\/td>\nPepsi launched a new type of soda to compete with<\/strong> Coca-Cola.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
complain about <\/strong><\/td>\nWe complained about<\/strong> the slow service in the restaurant.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
complain to (someone) about (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nWe complained to<\/strong> the manager about <\/strong>the slow service in the restaurant.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
compliment (someone) on (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nGeorge complimented<\/strong> Erica on<\/strong> her ability to speak French.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
concentrate on <\/strong><\/td>\nWe’re trying to do too many things; we need to concentrate on<\/strong> one project at a time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
confess to <\/strong><\/td>\nThe scientist confessed to<\/strong> lying about the results of his research.<\/td>\nTo “confess” is to admit that you did something wrong, or reveal a secret<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
confuse (someone\/
\nsomething) with (someone\/
\nsomething)<\/strong><\/td>\n		You’re confusing <\/strong>a laptop with<\/strong> a netbook – they’re two different types of computers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
congratulate (someone) for\/on ([doing] something)<\/strong><\/td>\nWe congratulated <\/strong>Vanessa on <\/strong>her promotion.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
consent to (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe director consented to<\/strong> the employees’ proposal.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
consist of<\/strong><\/td>\nMy CD collection consists of<\/strong> jazz and classic rock music.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
contribute to (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nStress can contribute to<\/strong> various health problems.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
convict (someone) of (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nHe was convicted of<\/strong> child abuse.<\/td>\nWhen someone is “convicted,” it means they are found guilty of a crime<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
convince (someone) to<\/strong><\/td>\nMy wife convinced<\/strong> me to<\/strong> take dance lessons.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cope with <\/strong><\/td>\nPsychologists can help people cope with<\/strong> tragedies.<\/td>\n“Cope with” means to deal with something and emotionally process it – usually a negative thing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
count on<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m counting on<\/strong> you to finish the work by tomorrow.<\/td>\n“Count on” is like “depend on”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cover in\/with <\/strong><\/td>\nThe mountains are covered with<\/strong> snow.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
crash into <\/strong><\/td>\nA drunk driver crashed into<\/strong> a tree near my house.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
cure (someone) of (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe antibiotics cured <\/strong>her of<\/strong> the infection.<\/td>\n“Cure of” is used with diseases, but can also be used with bad habits – “Working as a journalist cured me of my tendency to procrastinate.”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
deal with<\/strong><\/td>\nHow do you deal with<\/strong> an annoying co-worker?<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
decide against<\/strong><\/td>\nWhen I needed money, I considered selling my car, but in the end I decided against<\/strong> it.<\/td>\nIf you “decide against” something, you decide NOT to do it<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
decide between (someone\/
\nsomething) and (someone\/
\nsomething)<\/strong><\/td>\n		I’m trying to decide between<\/strong> buying a motorcycle and<\/strong> saving up the money for a car.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
decide on<\/strong><\/td>\nThe government is going to decide on<\/strong> the proposed new law next week.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dedicate (something) to (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nI’d like to dedicate<\/strong> this performance to<\/strong> my mother, who has always helped and inspired me.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
depend on<\/strong><\/td>\nI’ll be there in 20-30 minutes, depending on<\/strong> the traffic.<\/td>\nAvoid the common error of saying “depend in” or “depend of” – it’s always “depend on”!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
derive (something) from (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nMany medicines are derived from<\/strong> natural products like plants.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
deter (someone) from (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nDifficulties with organic chemistry class deterred<\/strong> me from <\/strong>becoming a doctor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
differ from <\/strong><\/td>\nNew Year’s traditions differ from<\/strong> country to country.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
disagree with (someone \/ something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI disagree with<\/strong> the decision to close down the program.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
disapprove of<\/strong><\/td>\nReligious groups disapprove of<\/strong> that TV show; they say it’s offensive.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
discourage (someone) from (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThey discouraged <\/strong>us from<\/strong> visiting Paris, saying it was extremely expensive.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
discriminate against<\/strong><\/td>\nHe’s racist – he discriminates against<\/strong> black and Hispanic people.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
discuss (something) with (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nWe need to discuss <\/strong>these problems with<\/strong> the boss.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
distinguish between (someone\/
\nsomething) and (someone\/
\nsomething)<\/strong><\/td>\n		Cashiers need to know how to distinguish between<\/strong> real and <\/strong>counterfeit bills.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
distract (someone) from (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe loud music distracted<\/strong> me from <\/strong>my work.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
dream about\/of<\/strong><\/td>\nI dream about<\/strong> becoming a famous singer someday.<\/td>\nIf talking about dreams (hopes) for the future, you can say “dream about” or “dream of.” If talking about a dream you had when you were sleeping, use only “dream about”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
elaborate on (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nCould you elaborate on<\/strong> that last point? I’d like to know more.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
escape from (a place)<\/strong><\/td>\nThree prisoners escaped from<\/strong> the jail last night.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
exchange (something) for (something) <\/strong><\/td>\nI exchanged<\/strong> the small shirt for<\/strong> a medium.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
exclude (someone) from (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nHe excluded <\/strong>them from <\/strong>the meeting.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
excuse (someone) for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nPlease excuse<\/strong> me for<\/strong> interrupting.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
expel (someone) from (a place)<\/strong><\/td>\nHe was expelled from<\/strong> university for using drugs.<\/td>\n“Expel” means someone was forced to leave a group, school, or company – usually because they did something bad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
experiment on <\/strong><\/td>\nScientists are experimenting on<\/strong> monkeys to develop new medicines.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
explain (something) to (someone) <\/strong><\/td>\nThe doctor explained <\/strong>the procedure to<\/strong> me in detail.<\/td>\nNever say \u201cHe explained me the procedure.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
feel about <\/strong><\/td>\nHow do you feel about<\/strong> the new company policy?<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
feel like <\/strong><\/td>\nI don’t feel like<\/strong> going out to a nightclub. I’d rather relax at home tonight.<\/td>\n“I don’t feel like doing it” means “I don’t want to do it; I’m not in the mood for doing it”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fight about<\/strong><\/td>\nMy kids are fighting about<\/strong> whose turn it is to use the computer.<\/td>\nYou “fight about” the topic of the conflict<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fight against<\/strong><\/td>\nThis organization is fighting against<\/strong> discrimination and injustice.<\/td>\nYou “fight against” your opponent (when it’s a person or an idea\/thing\/etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fight for<\/strong><\/td>\nAfter the accident, he was fighting for<\/strong> his life.<\/td>\nYou “fight for” something you approve of, or you want to have<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fight with<\/strong><\/td>\nThe protestors are fighting with<\/strong> the police.<\/td>\nYou “fight with” your opponent (only when it’s a person)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
forget about (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nOh no! I forgot about<\/strong> the meeting – now I’m going to be late.<\/td>\nYou “forget about” a noun<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
forget to (do something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m cold – I forgot to<\/strong> bring my jacket.<\/td>\nYou “forget to” a verb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
forgive (someone) for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI forgave<\/strong> him for<\/strong> taking my camera without asking permission.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gaze at<\/strong><\/td>\nShe sat on the beach, gazing at<\/strong> the ocean.<\/td>\n“Gaze” means to look at something for a long time and in a contemplative way<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
get back from (a place)<\/strong><\/td>\nI just got back from<\/strong> the gym – I need to take a shower<\/td>\n“Get back from” is the same as “return from”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
get rid of <\/strong><\/td>\nI got rid of<\/strong> some old clothes that I don’t wear anymore.<\/td>\n“Get rid of” means to throw away or give away<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
get used to<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m a relaxed person, so it was hard for me to get used to<\/strong> the fast pace of New York City.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
give (something) to (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nI gave<\/strong> the keys to <\/strong>Pamela.<\/td>\nYou can also say “I gave Pamela the keys.”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
glare at<\/strong><\/td>\nRita glared at<\/strong> her husband when he started chatting with a beautiful woman at the club.<\/td>\n“Glare” means to look at someone\/something angrily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
graduate from (a place)<\/strong><\/td>\nHe graduated from<\/strong> Harvard University in 1986.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
grieve for<\/strong><\/td>\nHe’s grieving for<\/strong> his mother, who died just a few days ago.<\/td>\n“Grieve” means to be sad about a loss – usually a death<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
grumble about (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nMy husband is grumbling about<\/strong> how early we need to get up to catch our 6 AM flight.<\/td>\n“Grumble” is like “complain”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
happen to<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat happened to<\/strong> your car? Did you get in an accident?<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
harp on<\/strong><\/td>\nThe salesman was harping on<\/strong> all the wonderful benefits of the product.<\/td>\n“Harp on” means to emphasize something strongly (and rather annoyingly)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hear about<\/strong><\/td>\nDid you hear about<\/strong> the bank robbery that happened last night?<\/td>\n“Hear about” is used for knowing about the details of a situation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hear from (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nMy cousin is traveling and doesn’t have much internet access, so I haven’t heard from<\/strong> her lately.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hear of<\/strong><\/td>\nI’ve never heard of<\/strong> that movie.<\/td>\n“Hear of” is used for hearing just a mention of something (no details)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
help (someone) with (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nShe really helped<\/strong> me with<\/strong> the problem.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hide (something) from (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nI hid <\/strong>the cookies from<\/strong> my kids so they wouldn’t eat them before dinner.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hinge on<\/strong><\/td>\nThe success of this project hinges on<\/strong> teamwork and collaboration.<\/td>\n“Hinge on” is like “depend on” – it means teamwork and collaboration are ESSENTIAL to the success<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hope for (noun)
\nhope to (verb)<\/strong><\/td>\n		I’m hoping for<\/strong> good weather this weekend. My husband and I are hoping to<\/strong> go camping.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
insist on <\/strong><\/td>\nI thought the company website was great, but my boss insisted on<\/strong> redesigning it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
insure against<\/strong><\/td>\nMy car is insured against<\/strong> theft.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
interfere in (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nDon’t interfere in<\/strong> the situation if you don’t know all the facts.<\/td>\n“Interfere in” means to get involved in something that you shouldn’t<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
interfere with (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe flight delay interfered with <\/strong>our travel plans.<\/td>\n“Interfere with” means to add an obstacle that delays or prevents something from happening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
introduce (someone\/
\nsomething) to (someone\/
\nsomething)<\/strong><\/td>\n		I’d like to introduce<\/strong> you to<\/strong> a friend of mine from college.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
invest in <\/strong><\/td>\nThe city is investing <\/strong>thousands of dollars in<\/strong> improving public transportation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
invite (someone) to<\/strong><\/td>\nShe invited <\/strong>me to<\/strong> her birthday party.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
joke about<\/strong><\/td>\nChris is always joking about <\/strong>how bad he is at sports.<\/td>\n“Joke about” is to talk about it with humor, in a funny\/comedic way<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
jot down (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI jotted down<\/strong> a few notes during the presentation<\/td>\n“Jot down” is the same as “write down” – jot means “to write quickly”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
keep (someone\/
\nsomething) from (doing something)<\/strong><\/td>\n		A password keeps <\/strong>people from<\/strong> accessing your account.<\/td>\n“Keep someone from doing something” is the same as “prevent someone from doing something”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
know about<\/strong><\/td>\nHe knows <\/strong>a lot about <\/strong>computers.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
laugh about<\/strong><\/td>\nOur travel disaster was annoying at the time, but we laughed about<\/strong> it later.<\/td>\nYou “laugh about” a situation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
laugh at<\/strong><\/td>\nWhen I said something stupid, everyone laughed at<\/strong> me.<\/td>\nYou typically “laugh at” a person (although sometimes “laugh at” is used for a situation – “I laughed at her reaction to the news.”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
learn about<\/strong><\/td>\nI like learning about<\/strong> other cultures.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
lend (something) to (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nI lent <\/strong>a book to<\/strong> my friend six months ago, and he hasn’t given it back yet.<\/td>\n“Lend” is the opposite of “borrow.” When you lend something, you give it to someone else temporarily<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
listen to<\/strong><\/td>\nI usually listen to<\/strong> music on my mp3 player while I exercise.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
long for <\/strong><\/td>\nI long for<\/strong> a job in which I have more flexible hours!<\/td>\nTo “long for” something means you REALLY want something<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
look at<\/strong><\/td>\nI looked at<\/strong> the pictures from Jason’s vacation.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
look forward to<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m looking forward to<\/strong> having lunch with you next week.<\/td>\n“Look forward to” means you are happy or excited for something in the future.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
matter to (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nWe can take the 8 AM or the 11 AM train – it doesn’t matter to<\/strong> me.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
meet with (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nI met with<\/strong> the department manager to discuss the project.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mistake (someone\/
\nsomething) for (someone\/
\nsomething) <\/strong><\/td>\n		My sister looks like a famous actress, so people always mistake<\/strong> her for<\/strong> a celebrity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
object to<\/strong><\/td>\nI object to<\/strong> the idea that stay-at-home moms are lazy. They work really hard!<\/td>\nIf you “object to” something, it means you oppose it or strongly disagree with it<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
participate in (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nRepresentatives from 15 countries will participate in<\/strong> the conference.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pay for<\/strong><\/td>\nI paid<\/strong> $100 for<\/strong> this perfume.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
plan on<\/strong><\/td>\nWe plan on<\/strong> attending the party.<\/td>\n“Plan on” is followed by the -ING form of the verb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
praise (someone) for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nHe praised<\/strong> me for<\/strong> my creative solution to the problem.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
pray for<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m praying for<\/strong> you to feel better soon.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
prefer (something) to (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI prefer<\/strong> swimming to <\/strong>biking.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
prepare for<\/strong><\/td>\nThe sports team is preparing for<\/strong> the tournament next month.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
present (someone) with (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe company presented<\/strong> Randy with<\/strong> an award for excellent service.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
prevent (someone\/
\nsomething) from (doing something)<\/strong><\/td>\n		Computer problems prevented<\/strong> me from <\/strong>finishing my work yesterday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
prohibit (someone) from (doing something)<\/strong><\/td>\nEmployees are prohibited from <\/strong>smoking inside the office.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
protect (someone) from (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nWearing a bicycle helmet can protect<\/strong> you from<\/strong> serious head injuries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
provide (someone) with (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nWe provided<\/strong> all the children with<\/strong> computers.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
punish (someone) for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI punished <\/strong>my teenage daughter for<\/strong> going to a party without my permission.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
quarrel with (someone) about\/over (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nWe quarreled with<\/strong> the hotel receptionist about the extra charges on our bill.<\/td>\n“Quarrel” is the same as “argue” (have a verbal conflict)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
react to <\/strong><\/td>\nEnvironmental groups are reacting to<\/strong> the city’s plans to build a new shopping center in the middle of the park.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
recover from (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nShe stayed home from work because she’s still recovering from<\/strong> pneumonia.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
refer to (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nPlease refer to<\/strong> the diagram on page 15.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
related to<\/strong><\/td>\nThe website has information on various topics related to<\/strong> pregnancy.<\/td>\n“Related to” is also used for family members – “I’m related to a famous actor. He’s my cousin.”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rely on<\/strong><\/td>\nYou can’t rely on<\/strong> other people to make you happy.<\/td>\n“Rely on” is like “depend on”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
remind (someone) of (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nYou remind <\/strong>me of <\/strong>my sister – you have a similar personality.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
remind (someone) to (do something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI reminded<\/strong> my husband to<\/strong> buy some milk at the store on the way home from work.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
reply to <\/strong><\/td>\nI’ll reply to<\/strong> your e-mail later today.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rescue (someone) from (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe coast guard rescued <\/strong>the fisherman from<\/strong> the sinking boat.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
respond to <\/strong><\/td>\nThe film director responded to<\/strong> the criticisms about his latest movie.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
result in (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe advertising campaign resulted in<\/strong> hundreds of new customers for the company.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
save (someone) from (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe fireman saved<\/strong> the child from<\/strong> the burning building.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
scold (someone) for ([doing] something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThe teacher scolded<\/strong> the student for <\/strong>coming to class late.<\/td>\nTo “scold” is to reprimand or criticize someone for doing something wrong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
search for<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m searching for<\/strong> a two-bedroom apartment in the city center.<\/td>\nYou can use “searching for” or “looking for”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
separate (something) from (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI separated<\/strong> last year’s documents from<\/strong> this year’s documents.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
share (something) with (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nI shared<\/strong> the food with<\/strong> my brother.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
shout at<\/strong><\/td>\nMy mother shouted at<\/strong> me when I left a big mess in the kitchen.<\/td>\nTo “shout” is to yell, to speak very loudly. You can also say “yell at”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
show (something) to (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nI showed<\/strong> my new cell phone to<\/strong> all my friends.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
smile at (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nShe smiled at<\/strong> me.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
speak to\/with (someone) about (someone \/ something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI spoke with<\/strong> my son’s teacher about<\/strong> his behavior in school.<\/td>\nBoth “to” and “with” can be used after “speak,” but “with” implies more of a two-way conversation. If the conversation is only one way, use “to” – “The president spoke to an audience of 5,000.”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specialize in (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m a biologist. I specialize in <\/strong>the study of tropical plants.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
spend (money\/time) on<\/strong><\/td>\nI spent <\/strong>$300 on <\/strong>this backpack because I wanted one that was really high-quality.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stand for <\/strong><\/td>\nNATO stands for<\/strong> the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stare at<\/strong><\/td>\nWhen I dyed my hair bright green, a lot of children stared at<\/strong> me.<\/td>\n“Stare” means to look at something intensely for a long time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stem from <\/strong><\/td>\nThe current health crisis stems from<\/strong> lack of nutritional education.<\/td>\n“Stem from” is like “originate in”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stop (someone) from (doing something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI stopped<\/strong> the child from <\/strong>playing with the scissors.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
subject (someone) to (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI was subjected to<\/strong> verbal abuse from my boss in my previous job – that’s why I quit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
subscribe to<\/strong><\/td>\nI don’t subscribe to<\/strong> any magazines – I just read them online.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
substitute (something) for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nYou can substitute <\/strong>chicken for<\/strong> beef in this recipe.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
succeed in (doing something)<\/strong><\/td>\nShe succeeded in<\/strong> running a marathon in under 4 hours.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
suffer from <\/strong><\/td>\nMy aunt suffers from<\/strong> arthritis.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
suspect (someone) of (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nHe is suspected of<\/strong> planning a terrorist attack.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
take advantage of (someone\/
\nsomething\/ situation)<\/strong><\/td>\n		With low interest rates, many people took advantage of<\/strong> the opportunity to buy a house.<\/td>\nIf you “take advantage of” someone, it has a negative connotation – you are using that person for your own benefit. If you “take advantage of” a situation, it can be negative, but it can also be neutral – as in the example sentence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
take care of<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m taking care of<\/strong> my neighbors’ dog while they’re traveling this weekend.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
talk to\/with (someone) about (topic)<\/strong><\/td>\nI need to talk with<\/strong> you about plans for next year.<\/td>\nSimilar to “speak to\/with”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tell (someone) about (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nCaroline told<\/strong> us about <\/strong>her trip to South Africa.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
thank (someone) for (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nThank <\/strong>you for <\/strong>helping me with my homework.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
think about<\/strong><\/td>\nI’m thinking about<\/strong> taking piano lessons.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
think of<\/strong><\/td>\nHe thought of<\/strong> a great way to increase sales.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
translate (something) into (a language)<\/strong><\/td>\nWe need to translate <\/strong>this document into<\/strong> Italian.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
travel to (somewhere)<\/strong><\/td>\nWe’re traveling to<\/strong> Moscow by train.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
trust (someone) with (something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI trust <\/strong>her with<\/strong> my car – she’s a careful driver.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
turn into <\/strong><\/td>\nThe city is going to turn <\/strong>this old church into <\/strong>a museum.<\/td>\n“Turn into” means to transform<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
use (something) for (-ING) \/ to (infinitive)<\/strong><\/td>\nI use<\/strong> vitamins to<\/strong> give me more energy.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
vote against<\/strong><\/td>\nThat senator voted against <\/strong>a law proposing stricter measures for gun control.<\/td>\n“Vote against” means you oppose it, you vote NO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
vote for <\/strong><\/td>\nI’m going to vote for<\/strong> Janet for president.<\/td>\n“Vote for” means you support it, you vote YES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
vouch for (someone \/ something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI can vouch for<\/strong> him – he’s an honest and dependable guy.<\/td>\nIf you “vouch for” someone\/something, it means you recommend it because you have experience with it<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wait for (someone\/something)<\/strong><\/td>\nI can’t leave yet because I’m waiting for<\/strong> my wife to finish putting on her makeup.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
warn about<\/strong><\/td>\nThey warned<\/strong> us about<\/strong> the poisonous snakes in the forest.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
waste (money\/time) on<\/strong><\/td>\nI wasted <\/strong>$10 on<\/strong> a flashlight that didn’t even work.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
work for (a company \/ person)<\/strong><\/td>\nI work for<\/strong> a car dealership.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
work on (a project \/ task)<\/strong><\/td>\nWe’re working on<\/strong> a new project.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
worry about <\/strong><\/td>\nMy grandmother always worries about<\/strong> my safety.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
write about<\/strong><\/td>\nThe journalist wrote about <\/strong>the election.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
write to (someone)<\/strong><\/td>\nMake sure to write to<\/strong> your grandparents and thank them for the gift.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
yap about<\/strong><\/td>\nThe secretaries were yapping about<\/strong> the newest episode of the TV show.<\/td>\nTo “yap” is to talk or chat in an annoying way<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
yearn for<\/strong><\/td>\nThe poor children are yearning for<\/strong> a better life.<\/td>\n“Yearn for” is like “long for” – it means you really want something, with a lot of emotion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

I hope you found this prepositions list useful! Check out the links to learn more:<\/p>\n

Learn more about prepositions in English:<\/h3>\n