Verbs are often followed by specific prepositions that change meaning and signal what kind of follow-up you can expect. Learning which preposition goes with each verb helps you sound natural and precise.
Verbs + Prepositions
Prepositions after verbs typically introduce a noun, pronoun, or gerund that completes the idea. Each verb tends to pair consistently with one preposition, so pay attention to set phrases.
Verbs + Prepositions
Verbs + Prepositions
She apologized(the/for) being late.
Ella se disculpó por llegar tarde.
Summary
Verbs usually require particular prepositions to connect smoothly to their objects or ideas. Learn common verb-preposition pairs and practice them in context so they become instinctive.
| English Verb | Preposition | English Example |
| --- | --- | --- |
| depend | on | depend on |
| listen | to | listen to |
| agree | with | agree with |
| wait | for | wait for |
| think | about | think about |
| ask | for | ask for |
| care | about | care about |
| believe | in | believe in |
| look | for | look for |
| talk | about | talk about |Last updated: Fri Oct 24, 2025