Complete List of Phrasal Verbs & Prepositional Phrases

Complete List of Phrasal Verbs & Prepositional Phrases

Verb + Preposition account for

accuse (someone) of (something)

adapt to

add (something) to (something)

adjust to

admire (someone) for (something) agree on (topic)

agree to (do something) agree with (someone) apologize to (someone) for (doing something) apply to (a university / program)

apply for (a job / scholarship)

approve of

argue with (someone) about (something)

arrange for (someone) (to do something) arrest (someone) for (something)

Example Sentence

Notes

How do you account for To "account for" is to explain or the differences between provide a reason

the two financial reports? Dan accused Henry of To "accuse" is to say that someone

stealing money from the did something bad

company.

When I moved to a different country, it was hard for me to adapt

to the new culture.

I added some salt to the

soup to give it more flavor.

After I got divorced, I had

to adjust to life as a single man.

I admire Joanne for her

dedication.

My teacher and I agree You agree ON a noun: We agree on

on the importance of listening practice.

politics. We don't agree on religion.

She agreed to make

You agree TO a verb

cookies for the party.

I agree with you.

You agree WITH a person

Barbara apologized to

her boss for being late to

the meeting.

I applied to the top

university in the country - but I didn't get in.

Sandra applied for a

marketing job at a

multinational company.

My parents don't

approve of my new

boyfriend.

I argued with my

To argue is to have a verbal conflict.

business partner about The noun form is "argument" and we

how much to invest in also say "have an argument with

advertising.

(someone)"

We'll arrange for a

babysitter to take care of

the kids.

Pat was arrested for

To "arrest" is when the police take a

driving without a license. person into the police station because

they are suspected of some crime.

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arrive at (a place)

arrive in (a city, country) ask (someone) about (someone/topic)

ask (someone) for (something) ask (someone) to (do something)

base on

be accustomed to

be/get acquainted with be addicted to (something)

be afraid of

be angry at/with (someone) for (something) be annoyed at/with (someone) for (something) be anxious about (something)

be associated with

be aware of

be blessed with

be bored with

This is often in the passive voice: "(Someone) was arrested for..."

By the time we arrived at the train station, our train had already

left.

I'll be arriving in Berlin

on Thursday.

She asked them about You ask someone ABOUT (a topic)

their plans for the

holiday.

I asked my classmate for You ask someone FOR (a noun)

a pencil.

The teacher asked me to You ask someone TO (a verb).

make copies of the

Never say "I asked to him..."

worksheet.

Our conclusions are

based on scientific

research.

I'm from Ecuador, so I'm "I'm accustomed to" is the same as

not accustomed to the "I'm used to"

cold weather!

At the conference, I got acquainted with various leaders in the

industry.

The rock star was

You can also say you're "addicted to"

addicted to heroin.

interests (like music or sports) - it's

not only for drugs and alcohol!

My 5-year-old daughter "Afraid of" is the same as "scared of"

is afraid of the dark.

Bob is angry at his son for driving his car without permission -

and crashing it.

I'm annoyed at my husband for forgetting to wash the dishes. Everyone in the class is anxious about the final exam. There are a number of risks associated with the surgery. I'm not aware of any problems. We've been blessed with good health and stable jobs. I'm bored with the

Notice that after "annoyed/angry at someone for..." the verb is in the ?ING form.

To be "blessed with" something is to have received something good / positive, which you're thankful for.

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be capable of (something) be cluttered with (something)

be committed to be composed of be concerned about

be connected to/with

be content with be dedicated to be devoted to

be disappointed in/with (someone/ something) be discouraged by

be done with (something) be dressed in be engaged in (something) be engaged to (someone)

be envious of

classes I'm currently

taking.

This technology is

capable of changing the

world.

The spare room is

"Cluttered" means there are too many

cluttered with my

objects in the space, and it's

sister's half-finished art disorganized.

projects.

Our organization is committed to improving education in the

community.

The group is composed

of doctors and lawyers.

I'm concerned about the

increasing violence in

this neighborhood.

Less education is

connected with higher

unemployment.

The employees weren't content with the salary adjustments -

they wanted a bigger raise.

Veronica is very dedicated to her job. She always does her best

work.

Frank is a great father;

he's so devoted to his

family.

We were disappointed

in our son when he failed

three classes.

I'm discouraged by the

poor results of the

marketing campaign.

I'm done with my work -

time to go home.

The robbers were

dressed in black.

The company is engaged "Engaged in" is like "involved in"

in a legal battle with one

of their competitors.

My brother is engaged If you are "engaged to" someone, it

to a woman he met while means you are going to get married

traveling. They're getting to that person

married next month.

I'm envious of my

sister's success.

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be equipped with (something) be excited about

be exposed to

be faced with (problem / dilemma / decision) be faithful to be familiar with be famous for

be filled with be finished with

be fond of

be frightened by

be frightened of be grateful to (someone) for (something) be guilty of (a crime)

be happy about (something) be innocent of (something) be interested in (something) be interested in

This building is equipped with a solar power system. We're excited about our upcoming trip around the world. The children of smokers are exposed to secondhand smoke. My family didn't have health insurance, and we were faced with enormous medical bills after my father got sick.

He's faithful to his wife - he wouldn't get involved with another

woman.

Sorry, I'm not familiar with that computer program. I've only

used it once.

That musician is famous

for her poetic song lyrics.

The stores were filled with shoppers during the week before

Christmas.

Don't throw away the

newspaper - I'm not

finished with it yet. I'm quite fond of

To be "fond of" something means you

peppermint tea. I drink it especially like it, you have an

almost every day.

emotional connection to it.

My dog was frightened

by the fireworks, and hid

under the bed. Alex never talks to women because he's too frightened of

rejection.

I'm grateful to Sally for

helping me find a new

apartment.

The director was found "Guilty" is the opposite of "innocent"

guilty of sexual

harassment.

My family wasn't happy

about my decision to

drop out of college.

I believe she's innocent of the charges - she doesn't seem like a

criminal.

I'm interested in

photography.

Kevin keeps asking me If you are "interested in" someone, it

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(someone) be involved in (something) be involved with be jealous of be known for (something) be limited to

be made from (something) be made of (material)

be married to (someone) be opposed to

be patient with (someone) be pleased with be polite to (someone) be prepared for be proud of be relevant to

be responsible for be satisfied with

be scared of

out to lunch, but I'm not usually means you have romantic

really interested in him. interest in that person

Ten politicians were

involved in the scandal.

Sorry, I don't have any information - I'm not involved with that

project.

All my colleagues are jealous of me because I have the biggest

office.

Thailand is known for its

beautiful beaches.

This scholarship is

limited to applicants

from low-income

families.

Wine is made from

We use "made from" when there is a

grapes.

transformation in the process of

making the final product

This table is made of

We use "made of" when talking about

wood.

the material (wood, metal, plastic,

etc.)

My cousin is married to

a dancer.

Many of the students are

opposed to the new

school policy.

The teacher was very patient with me when I couldn't

understand the exercise.

Are you pleased with

the results of the project?

The woman wasn't very polite to me when I asked her for

directions.

I didn't study, so I wasn't

prepared for the test.

I'm proud of my daughter - she graduated with the highest

grades in her class.

Why are you talking

about that? It's not

relevant to this

discussion.

I'm responsible for

training new employees.

I wasn't satisfied with

the quality of that

product.

My wife is scared of

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