Words With Appropriate Prepositions - English Grammar

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Some verbs, adjectives and nouns are followed by particular prepositions. Here are some of the most common combinations. Note that alternatives are sometimes possible, and that British and American usage sometimes differ.

Absorbed in He is completely absorbed in his research work.

Abstain from You must abstain from smoking and drinking.

Acceptable to That suggestion is not acceptable to us.

Acquainted with I am only slightly acquainted with him.

Acquitted of James was acquitted of the charge of theft.

Adapt to One must learn to adapt oneself to changing circumstances.

Addicted to James is addicted to gambling.

Admit to He was admitted to the Medical College.

Admit of This is an urgent matter which admits of no delay.

Allotted to I have performed the task allotted to me.

Amazed at I was amazed at her performance.

Anxious to She is anxious to hear from her son.

Avail … of Avail yourself of this opportunity.

Aware of I am not aware of their plans.

Backward in She is rather backward in her studies.

Believe in Do you believe in ghosts?

Boast of She boasts of her aristocratic upbringing.

Brood over Don’t brood over past failures.

Call at (=visit) On the way we called at a friend’s house.

Call for (= demand) The principal has called for an explanation from the suspended students.

Care for I don’t care for your objections. I have decided to do it.

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