Verbs and prepositions (Rules with examples)

Do you know how to use the prepositions for, from, in, of, on, to, and with after verbs? Enhance your knowledge with a lesson given below and the grammar explanation to guide you better.

Look at these examples to see how prepositions are used after verbs.

• Could you ask for a raise during the meeting?

• I'm counting on my friend to help me move this weekend.

• This medicine prevents you from feeling sick.

Grammar explanation - Verbs & prepositions

When a verb is part of a longer sentence, it is often followed by a specific preposition.

• I connect with my friends online.

• She enjoys listening to classical music.

• He expressed gratitude for my support.

There are no grammatical rules to help you know which preposition is used with which verb, so it's a good idea to try to learn them together. To help you do this, write new vocabulary in your notebook in a sentence or phrase. Here are some common verbs for each preposition.

1. Verbs with for

• They’re searching for a new apartment.

• He thanked her for her help.

• I registered for the conference but couldn’t attend.

• How do you ask for directions in Spanish?

• I need to prepare for my presentation next week.

2. Verbs with from

• This lotion protects you from sunburn.

• Has she recovered from the flu yet?

• He saved her from falling off the edge.

• I suffer from chronic fatigue.

3. Verbs with in

• She believes in taking risks.

• Our team excels in customer service.

• You must invest time if you want to grow professionally.

4. Verbs with of

• I don't approve of wasting resources.

• The old tree died of disease.

• This perfume has a hint of vanilla.

5. Verbs with on

• Their success will depend on hard work.

• The series is based on true events.

• If you keep interrupting, I can’t focus on my writing.

• Come on! We’re counting on you!

• We disagree on several issues, but we still respect each other.

6. Verbs with to

• What kind of movies do you enjoy watching?

• Can I introduce you to my colleague?

• Please refer to the manual for further instructions.

• Nobody replied to my inquiry.

• She explained to me how the system works.

7. Verbs with with

• I agree with your point of view.

• My manager will provide you with further details if necessary.

• We're struggling to cope with the workload.

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