TAILIEUCHUNG - Verbs That Take Prepositions

Phrasal verbs, also known as two-word verbs, are verbs that require specific prepositions. Because preposition following the verb affects the verb’s meaning, writers must use the proper verb-preposition combination in order to communicate clearly. | Verbs That Take Prepositions Phrasal verbs also known as two-word verbs are verbs that require specific prepositions. Because preposition following the verb affects the verb s meaning writers must use the proper verb-preposition combination in order to communicate clearly. Saying Jane believed John means something entirely different than saying Jane believed in John. Using the wrong preposition leads to confusing or awkward prose. Saying Jane believed to John for example does not make sense. Below are only some of the most common verbs that take prepositions. The UWC has excellent resources for a more comprehensive list of verbs that take prepositions. Here are a few of our favorites A Dictionary of Modern Usage Bryan A. Garner The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms Christine Ammer and NTC s Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs and Other Idiomatic Verbal Phrases Richard A. Spears . account for Nothing could account for his depression. accuse. . . of They accused him of robbing a bank. agree on No one could agree on anything. agree with I agree with the man who is speaking. allude to It is not polite to allude to someone s disability. apologize for He did apologize for running away. apologize to The leader did not want to apologize to the people. apply for Every June college graduates apply for jobs. approve of We do not approve of his behavior. argue with It does little good to argue with a judge. argue about A judge does not want you to argue about anything unless you have a good case. arrive at He arrived at a conclusion quickly. ask for Children like to ask their parents for gifts but they especially like to ask for special toys. become of John has disappeared I do not know what has become of him. believe in Do you believe in magic belong to Whom does this pet belong to It belongs to her. blame . . . for Don t blame me for your problems blame . . . on Don t blame your problems on me borrow from He has borrowed enough money from the bank. care for She enjoys the time

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