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234 Verb + object + preposition
2 Here are some more examples.
People admire the man for his courage.
Julie aimed/pointed the gun at the target.
The man was arrested/punished/fined for hitting a policeman.
Colin asked the waiter for a clean knife.
They blamed me for forgetting the tickets.
You can borrow an umbrella from someone.
The man was charged with/accused of robbery.
Compare hotel prices here to/with prices in London.
We congratulated Jane on passing her driving test.
The article criticized the government for doing nothing.
Heavy fines deter/discourage motorists from speeding.
The guides divided/split our party into three groups.
Can't we do something about the problem?
Can I exchange francs for pesetas?
You can insure your luggage against theft.
We should invest money in new industries.
I've learnt something from the experience.
Everyone praised the child for her prompt action.
Most people prefer the new system to the old.
I remember this place as a little fishing village.
They've replaced the old red phone boxes with new ones.
Your action saved us from bankruptcy.
Tom had to share a bedroom with Andy.
We must stop/prevent the dog from getting out into the road.
The proposal struck me as a good idea.
Did you thank Michelle for the lift?
I took/mistook that woman for an assistant.
You have to translate the article into English.
They turned the old cinema into a night club.
For this pattern with a gerund, e.g. thank her for helping, • 132(3).
NOTE
Compare excuse for and excuse from.
Excuse/Forgive me for interrupting.
The soldier was ill and therefore excused from duty.
3 Compare these pairs of sentences.
I blame the government for our problems.
I blame our problems on the government.
The manager presented Harry with a watch.
The manager presented a watch to Harry.
The school provided the visitors with tea.
The school provided tea for the visitors.
The men robbed the club of £500.
The men stole £500 from the club.
NOTE
Supply means the same as provide.
The school supplied the visitors with tea.
The company supplies a first-class after-sales service to/for customers.