A
Verb + in
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believe IN …
– Do you believe in God? (= Do you believe that God exists?)
– I believe in saying what I think. (= I believe it is right to say what I think)
but believe something (= believe it is true), believe somebody (= believe they are telling the truth)
– The story can’t be true. I don’t believe it. (not believe in it)
specialize IN …
– Helen is a lawyer. She specializes in corporate law.
succeed IN …
– I hope you succeed in finding the job you want.
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B
Verb + into
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break INTO …
– Our house was broken into a few days ago, but nothing was stolen.
crash / drive / bump / run INTO …
– He lost control of the car and crashed into wall.
divide / cut / split something INTO two or more parts
– The book is divided int three parts.
translate a book, etc., FROM one language INTO another
– Ernest Hemingway’s books have been translated into many languages.
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C
Verb + with
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collide WITH …
– There was an accident this morning. A bus collided with a car.
fill something WITH … (but full of … – see Unit 128B)
– Take this pot and fill it with water.
provide / supply somebody WITH …
– The school provides all its students with books.
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D
Verb + to
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happen TO …
– What happened to that gold watch you used to have? (= where is it now?)
invite somebody TO a party / a wedding, etc.
– They only invited a few people to their wedding.
prefer one thing/person TO another
– I prefer tea to coffee.
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E
Verb + on
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concentrate ON …
– Don’t look out the window. Concentrate on your work.
insist ON …
– I wanted to go alone, but some friends of mine insisted on coming with me.
spend (money) ON …
– How much do you spend on food each week?
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