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369 PREPOSITION TO MASTER

201. Identical with

  • The copies are identical with the original.
  • His opinion is identical with mine.

202. Ignorant about/of

  • He is ignorant about current affairs.
  • They were ignorant of the rules.

203. Impact of (sb) on (sth/sb)

  • The speech had a strong impact on the audience.
  • The policy had an impact on the economy.

204. Impose on

  • Don’t impose on their kindness.
  • The tax was imposed on all citizens.

205. Impress (sb) with (sth)

  • He impressed them with his skills.
  • She impressed the jury with her presentation.

206. Impression on (sb)

  • The trip left a lasting impression on her.
  • His words made an impression on the team.

207. Impression of (sth)

  • What’s your impression of the movie?
  • I had a good impression of the event.

208. Impressed with/by

  • She was impressed with his talent.
  • They were impressed by the performance.

209. Independent of

  • He is financially independent of his parents.
  • The committee works independent of the government.

210. Indifferent/callous to

  • She is indifferent to their criticism.
  • He was callous to their suffering.

211. Indispensable to (sb/sth)

  • Good health is indispensable to happiness.
  • She is indispensable to the team.

212. Indispensable for (doing sth)

  • Practice is indispensable for learning a language.
  • This tool is indispensable for the job.

213. Infected with

  • He was infected with a virus.
  • The crops were infected with pests.

214. Infer from

  • We can infer from the data that sales increased.
  • He inferred from her silence that she agreed.

215. Influence over (control)

  • She has great influence over her students.
  • He exerted influence over the decision.

216. Influence on/upon (effect)

  • The movie had a strong influence on him.
  • The book had a lasting influence upon her thoughts.

217. Inform of

  • Please inform me of any changes.
  • They were informed of the decision.

218. Inquiry about/into

  • He made an inquiry about the job.
  • An inquiry into the accident was launched.

219. Insight into

  • The book provides insight into human behavior.
  • She offered valuable insight into the issue.

220. Insist on

  • They insisted on paying the bill.
  • He insisted on seeing the manager.

221. Insistence on

  • Her insistence on punctuality annoyed everyone.
  • He admired her insistence on honesty.

222. Interact with

  • Students interact with teachers daily.
  • She enjoys interacting with new people.

223. Interaction with (sb/sth)

  • There was little interaction with the audience.
  • His interaction with the team was positive.

224. Interaction between (two things or persons)

  • The interaction between the players was excellent.
  • The interaction between animals and humans is fascinating.

Here are the examples with sentences for entries starting from 225:

  1. Interested in
  • She is interested in learning web development.
  • They became interested in astronomy after visiting the planetarium.
  1. Interfere in
  • The manager warned him not to interfere in company affairs.
  • Parents should avoid interfering in their children’s friendships.
  1. Interfere with
  • His illness interfered with his ability to complete the project on time.
  • Noise from the construction site interferes with my concentration.
  1. Invest in
  • He decided to invest in real estate to grow his wealth.
  • The company invested in new technology to improve efficiency.
  1. Involved in
  • She is actively involved in community service.
  • The suspects were found to be involved in the robbery.
  1. Irrelevant to
  • Your question is irrelevant to the topic we are discussing.
  • The extra details were irrelevant to the final decision.
  1. Irrespective of
  • The policy applies to everyone, irrespective of their position.
  • The event will continue irrespective of the weather conditions.
  1. Meddle in
  • She advised him not to meddle in her personal matters.
  • Politicians shouldn’t meddle in judicial decisions.
  1. Keen on
  • He is very keen on playing the guitar.
  • They are keen on visiting new places during vacations.
  1. Kind/cruel to
  • She is always kind to animals.
  • The children complained that their teacher was cruel to them.
  1. Lack of
  • The team failed due to a lack of preparation.
  • There is a lack of evidence to support the claim.
  1. Lacking in
  • He is lacking in confidence when it comes to public speaking.
  • The recipe was lacking in flavor.
  1. Lament over
  • She lamented over the loss of her pet.
  • The community lamented over the closing of the school.
  1. Laugh at
  • They laughed at his jokes all evening.
  • It’s rude to laugh at someone’s mistakes.
  1. Lead to
  • Poor time management can lead to stress.
  • The changes in the policy led to a significant improvement.
  1. Leave for
  • He will leave for London tomorrow.
  • They left for the airport early in the morning.
  1. Liable for
  • The company is liable for any damages caused by its products.
  • As the event organizer, you are liable for any injuries that occur.
  1. Liable to
  • If you don’t follow the rules, you are liable to get fined.
  • She is liable to faint in hot weather.
  1. Listen to
  • She always listens to classical music while working.
  • The students were told to listen to their teacher carefully.
  1. Longing for
  • He had a deep longing for home.
  • She felt a longing for adventure.
  1. Look/stare/gaze at
  • He looked at the painting for a long time.
  • The tourists stared at the monument in awe.
  • She gazed at the stars in the night sky.
  1. Lust for
  • He had an uncontrollable lust for power.
  • The explorers had a lust for discovering new lands.
  1. March on
  • The soldiers marched on towards the city.
  • The protesters marched on the government building.
  1. Married to
  • She has been happily married to John for ten years.
  • He is married to his high school sweetheart.
  1. Marvel at
  • They marveled at the beauty of the sunset.
  • I always marvel at how fast technology evolves.
  1. Meditate/concentrate on
  • He spends an hour every day meditating on his thoughts.
  • She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.
  1. Mourn for
  • The family mourned for their lost loved one.
  • The nation mourned for the fallen soldiers.
  1. Nag at
  • She keeps nagging at him to finish his homework.
  • He was tired of being nagged at by his parents.
  1. Need/necessity for
  • There is a growing need for skilled workers.
  • The necessity for clean water cannot be overstated.
  1. Negligent in
  • He was found negligent in performing his duties.
  • The doctor was accused of being negligent in patient care.
  1. Nervous about/of
  • She is nervous about her job interview.
  • He is nervous of flying.
  1. Notorious for
  • The city is notorious for its traffic jams.
  • He is notorious for being late to meetings.
  1. Obedient to
  • The dog is always obedient to its owner.
  • She was praised for being obedient to the rules.
  1. Object to
  • They strongly objected to the new policy.
  • He objects to working on weekends.
  1. Oblige (sb) with (sth)
  • She obliged him with a favor.
  • The host obliged the guests with refreshments.
  1. Obliged to (sb) for (sth)
  • I am obliged to you for your assistance.
  • They felt obliged to the teacher for her guidance.
  1. Obsession with
  • He has an obsession with collecting rare books.
  • Her obsession with perfection affects her work.
  1. Obsessive about
  • She is obsessive about cleanliness.
  • He is obsessive about following schedules.
  1. Open to
  • She is always open to new ideas.
  • The job offer is open to everyone with relevant skills.
  1. Opportunity for
  • This is a great opportunity for career growth.
  • He took the opportunity for a quick vacation.
  1. Opportunity for/of (doing sth)
  • They missed the opportunity of meeting the CEO.
  • She seized the opportunity for presenting her project.
  1. Opportunity for/of (doing sth)
  • They used the opportunity for networking during the event.
  • She missed the opportunity of meeting her favorite author.
  1. Part from (=leave sb)
  • It was hard for her to part from her best friend.
  • He parted from his family at the airport.
  1. Part with (=to give sth to sb else)
  • He didn’t want to part with his old car.
  • She reluctantly parted with her favorite book.
  1. Partial to
  • She is partial to chocolate desserts.
  • He’s partial to classical music.
  1. Partially for (sth)
  • The project failed partially for financial reasons.
  • He was responsible partially for the delay.
  1. Passion for
  • He has a passion for photography.
  • Her passion for teaching is evident.
  1. Pertain to
  • The rules pertain to all employees.
  • The question doesn’t pertain to the topic we are discussing.
  1. Persist in (doing sth)
  • He persisted in asking for an explanation.
  • She persists in trying despite failures.
  1. Persist in/with (sth)
  • He persisted in his efforts to win the game.
  • The doctor advised him to persist with the treatment.
  1. Pleased with
  • She was pleased with the gift.
  • He felt pleased with his performance.
  1. Pleasing to
  • The painting is very pleasing to the eye.
  • His words were pleasing to the audience.
  1. Popular with
  • This show is very popular with teenagers.
  • The restaurant is popular with locals.
  1. Pray to (sb) for (sth)
  • She prayed to God for guidance.
  • They prayed to the saints for protection.
  1. Prefer (sb/sth) to (sb/sth)
  • I prefer tea to coffee.
  • He prefers working alone to in a group.
  1. Preferable to
  • Walking is preferable to driving in this weather.
  • This solution is preferable to the previous one.
  1. Pretext for
  • They used the argument as a pretext for leaving early.
  • The company cited financial issues as a pretext for the layoffs.
  1. Prevail on (=persuade)
  • We finally prevailed on him to join us.
  • She prevailed on her parents to let her travel.
  1. Prevail over (=defeat)
  • Good will always prevail over evil.
  • The home team prevailed over their rivals.
  1. Prevent from
  • He was prevented from entering the building.
  • The rain prevented us from going on a picnic.
  1. Pride in
  • She takes pride in her achievements.
  • He has pride in his cultural heritage.
  1. Prior to
  • The meeting was scheduled prior to lunch.
  • She completed the report prior to the deadline.
  1. Prohibit from
  • Smoking is prohibited from all public spaces.
  • They were prohibited from entering the restricted area.
  1. Prone to
  • He is prone to making mistakes when tired.
  • Some plants are prone to disease in cold weather.
  1. Proud of
  • She is very proud of her son’s achievements.
  • He felt proud of his hard work.
  1. Provide (sb) with (sth)
  • The school provided students with textbooks.
  • He was provided with a new laptop for work.
  1. Provide (sth) for (sb)
  • They provided food for the guests.
  • The company provides healthcare for its employees.
  1. Pessimistic about
  • She is pessimistic about the future.
  • He feels pessimistic about the outcome of the project.
  1. Positive about
  • She is positive about her new job.
  • He remains positive about his chances of winning.
  1. Quarrel about (sth)
  • They often quarrel about trivial matters.
  • The siblings quarreled about who gets the larger room.
  1. Quarrel with (sb)
  • He quarreled with his brother over the TV remote.
  • She doesn’t like to quarrel with her friends.
  1. Ready for
  • She is ready for the interview.
  • They are ready for the trip.
  1. Reconcile to (sth)
  • He had to reconcile himself to the loss.
  • She was reconciled to the fact that things had changed.
  1. Reconcile (sth) with (sth)
  • They need to reconcile their actions with their values.
  • It’s hard to reconcile work with family time.
  1. Recover (v) from
  • He recovered from the illness quickly.
  • She is recovering from surgery.
  1. Recovery (n) from
  • His recovery from the accident was remarkable.
  • The patient showed good signs of recovery from the operation.
  1. Refer to
  • She referred to her notes during the presentation.
  • He often refers to historical events in his speeches.
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