Verbs with prepositions
for
A dictionary is used ____________ looking up words.
for
All we can do is hope _____ the best.
against / to
Artists react _______ the generations of artists that precede them.
from
Attorneys involved in the case are prohibited _______ discussing it by court order
to
Brown was subjected ____ cyber bullying from people who did not believe her story.
with
But there is one part of the post that I like and want to share ______ all of you
with / to
Compared _______ last summer this one has been much hotter.
on
Congratulations ____ your wedding! (To give sb your good wishes because something special or pleasant has happened to them)
in
Despite the obstacles, plenty of companies succeed ____ making money in Indonesia.
about
Don't you ever worry __________ the future?
about
Don't you forget ____ me.
of
Each student suspected ____ cheating is evaluated by the student attorney general.
on
Estimates reckon ______ there being some 200 million insects to every human being.
in
General manager John Mozeliak will participate _____ a question-and-answer session.
to
He also challenged the courts to sentence him ____ death if they found him guilty.
to
He confessed ____ borrowing and dropping my phone.
about
He decided to write ___________ the problems he had been having with his colleagues.
from
He said he plans to retire _______ Congress before his health starts to fail him.
for
He thanked his parents ____________ their support.
with
He was presented ________ the trophy when he won first place.
in/by
He was so absorbed _____ the book that he didn't notice her leave.
of
His Mum accused him _____ stealing the cake.
from
His father tried to discourage him _______ dropping out of uni.
about
How do you feel ______ climate change?
with
I agree ______ Obama on most issues.
with
I always quarrel _______ Roger about how much time I spend online.
about/by
I am very concerned ______ John's behaviour in class.
of
I approve ____ the new plans for the business. (You think they're a good idea)
into
I broke my leg when I crashed my mountain bike _____ a wall.
for
I can never forgive my brother _____ breaking my Game Boy.
between
I can't choose _______ these two great candidates for the job.
about
I can't wait for you to tell me __________ your new project.
for ... about
I care _______ my grandmother because I really care ______ her.
with
I disagreed ______ everything he said.
in
I don't believe ____ ghosts.
like
I don't really feel ______ doing this anymore.
of / about
I dream _____ my holiday every night.
at
I fell over on the street and everybody laughed ____ me.
with
I find it easier to communicate ______ people my age.
to
I had to use my phone to speak _____ a computer so I could get the activation code.
with
I hate fighting ________ my friends about politics.
for
I have arranged _____ a taxi to pick us up from the airport
about
I have heard hundreds of fellow passengers grumble _____ how bad airplane food is
against
I have insured my car _______ fire and theft.
to
I know I can always talk _____ you about my problems.
at
I like it now when kids stare ______ me, because it is a way of starting a dialogue.
with
I would trust her ___________ my life.
for
I'm waiting ___________ them to realise their mistake.
on
If they are indeed hypocrites, their hypocrisy appears to operate ____ two levels.
on
In this afternoon's lecture the professor will elaborate _____ his new theory.
to
Instead of asking someone for information people are more likely to turn __________ Google nowadays.
for
It can give you an edge or an advantage, or help you prepare _____ the inevitable.
to
It is your responsibility to refer ______ the Terms whenever you access the Website.
from
It's easy to read, works quickly, and will save you _____ many kitchen disasters
for
It's useless to punish the American people _______ the faults of their employers.
for
Many people long ________ the places they used to visit as children, but they're long gone.
to
Microsoft referred the question to Facebook, which didn't respond ____ an inquiry
of
Millions of unemployed didn't need the numbers to remind them _____ their hardship.
for
Next year people are going to want to know what he stands _____ in terms of policy.
with
Our restaurant can't compete ______ the big franchises.
with
Paul and Sarah find it difficult to cope ______ 2 cats and their new baby.
about
Roger and I always quarrel ____ how much time I spend online.
in
Schwarzenegger still opposes any idea that would result _______ higher taxes overall.
for
Search __________ a movie, and the phone brings up a synopsis and lets you buy tickets.
about
She always talks to me ________ her problems.
about/against
She was warned _______________ making a complaint to her boss.
for
She won praise ______ her work re-starting the French economy after the 2008 crash
from
Sixteen percent of the country's 2 million prisoners suffer ______ mental illness.
from
Some 80% of Italy's environmental law stems _______ its obligation as an EU member
to
Someone, somewhere would have to lend them the money ________ get them out of trouble
in
Suma specialise ______ vegetarian, Fair Trade, organic, ethical and natural products.
for
Talking about clean energy is not a substitute ______ talking about climate change
from
The band emerged _______ the Berlin underground music scene in 1998.
from
The customer demanded an explanation ______ the manager.
of
The doctor cured him _____ his illness.
of
The jury convicted him _____ the crime.
with / in
The local government is always interfering _______ the running of local organisations.
to
The new President is devoted ____ changing the political system.
with
The police charged him ________ murder.
on
The problem is that we've all come to rely _____ Facebook to justify our existence.
to
The rich will see ______ it that the lower class section of society will grow wider
for
There might be room _______ improvement, but in the meantime cherish what we have got.
for
These programs pay ______ most medical care, housing, and other community services
for
They charged me €100 _____ a bottle of champagne.
at
They stand and smile ______ the camera.
from
They too believed it was time for Jiang to resign _______ all the positions he held
for
Two meetings were held to provide information ________ them and offer assistance.
with
Two meetings were held to provide them ________ information and to offer assistance
from
Two very dangerous criminals escaped _______ prison last night.
into
We had the document translated _______________ French.
to
We subscribe ___ the idea of providing development for everyone in the organisation.
to
We will reply ______ confirm your booking and you can pay when you come to the show
on
We're working ________ an important development at the moment.
of/about
What do you think ________ the mayoral candidates?
in
When politicians persist ______ criticizing the military, they are quickly silenced.
of
Who are we to rob childhood ________ its colourful spontaneity and vitality?
upon
You and your brother need to impress ______ your mother that her health must come first
from
You can prevent websites _______ sharing details about your visit with other sites.
for
You shouldn't ask someone who they voted _______ in the last election.
from
Pedro has recovered ______ his injury just in time for the derby match.
to
Please add this bill ____ the total for the month
for
She blamed me ______ breaking the window even though it wasn't me.
on
She blamed the broken window ____ me even though I didn't do it.
with
The film begins ______ a long car chase.
on
The film is based _____ a true story.
with
The government are faced _______ many different problems.
from
The new electric fence deters people ______ climbing into the school.
from
The other children always excluded him _____ their games.
for
The police arrested him _____ smashing the window of the bank.
to
They object ____ the death penalty.
to
This bag used to belong _____ Mick Jagger.
of
This dish is composed ______ beef, noodles and spicy sauce.
to
This job will appeal ____ sociable people.
to
This next song is dedicated ____ my beautiful wife.
of
This part of the exam consists ______ 5 questions.
on
This week we are going to experiment ______ cute fluffy rabbits.
from
This word is derived _______ the old Latin word.
on
This year I'm going to concentrate _____ improving my French.
to
We all contributed _____ the project so we all deserve credit.
about
We always argue _______ politics.
with
We are going to meet _______ the investors this afternoon.
for
We congratulated him ______ passing his driving test. (praise sb for an achievement)
with
We discussed it ______ our parents and they agreed.
in
We don't want to involve the government ______ personal or contract disputes.
at
We will arrive _____ the airport at 11 o'clock.
about
What do you know __________ microplastics?
to
What do you listen _______ when you want to relax?
on
I'm counting ____ you to help me at the market this weekend.
with
I've tried to help her _________ her problem, but she won't listen.
at
My Mum shouted _____ me when I spilled milk on the floor.
in
My brother dresses ____ black everyday, he's a big rock fan.
on
My grandmother always insists _____ knitting me a new jumper, even though I never wear them.
about
I would like to complain _______ my food.
from
A disability does not necessarily hinder a person ______ participation in society
to
After the dinner we raised our glasses and drank ____ future success.
for
I would like to exchange my euros _____ pounds.
of / about
Have you ever heard ______ Maya Angelou?
to
He admitted ____ stealing the money.
on
He always comments _____ the clothes I wear, I don't like it.
for
He applied _____ a job in sales.
for
He begged her _____ forgiveness.
to
He has a duty to explain _____ his country and to the world why he did what he did.
about
He is always boasting ______ his famous friends.
about
He likes to joke _______ how bad he is at speaking French.
with
I always argue ______ my sister
with
I always confuse Sarah ______ Sandra.
for
I apologize _____ being late.
for
I asked ______ white wine and I got red.
from
I borrowed a suit ______ my brother for the wedding.
against
I will work hard to support our local public services and fight ___ job cuts.
on
It depends _____ the weather but we'll probably go to the beach.
with
It started raining so we quickly covered the food _______ a plastic sheet.
to
It took me a long time to adjust ___ driving on the right.
for
It was a mistake _______ them to get married.
for
It's important to fight _______ your rights.
from
It's irresponsible of government to hide this basic information ______ the public.
from
James would benefit _______ extra maths classes.
with
John was hurt after his bike collided _____ a car on Gran Via.
to
Last weekend my cousin got married _____ his childhood sweetheart.
in
Last year I invested €1000 _____ McDonald's.
from
Madrid differs _____ Barcelona in its size.
of
My Dad disapproves ______ my new boyfriend.
