Words with appropriate prepositions
Some words are followed by particular prepositions. Examples are given below
Search for
The authorities searched for the missing plane for several weeks; still, they could not find any traces of it.
Send for
His condition was beginning to deteriorate. So we sent for a doctor.
Sensitive to
You must not be too sensitive to criticism.
Short of
We are short of funds.
Sick of
I am sick of his hypocrisy.
Similar to
Our customs are very similar to theirs.
Smile on
Fortune smiled on him and he prospered.
Steeped in
The villagers are steeped in ignorance.
Stoop to
You must not stoop to that level.
Submit to
Everyone had to submit to his wishes.
Subscribe to
Do you subscribe to the doctrine of rebirth?
Succeed to
Solomon succeeded to the throne of David.
Sure of
I am not sure of this.
Suspected of
He was suspected of complicity in the murder.
Suspicious of
I am suspicious of his true intentions.
Sympathize with
I cannot sympathize with you.
Tamper with
He was accused of tampering with the files and documents.
Taste for
He has a taste for music.
Testify to
I can testify to your honesty and integrity.
Thankful for
I am thankful to you for your cooperation.
Tired of
I am tired of reminding him about it.
Touch upon
He touched upon unemployment and related problems in his talk.
Trifle with
Do not trifle with her feelings.