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Abide by (GRA Pal) —Students should abide by their teachers’ advice.
Abide with (71 #1) —He abides with me.
Abide in (ai #41) —I abide in Dhaka.
Abound with (94%) —The Padma abounds with fishes.
Abound in (24 *fe4 1) —Fish abounds in the Padma.
Absorbed in (fr7]) —He is absorbed in deep studies.
Absent from (8%%fES) —He was absent fromi the meeting.
Absence from (SH%f%S)—His absence from the function shocked me much.
Absolve (1% Fi!) (one) from (blame) - I absolve you from blame.
Absolve (3% ®Hl) (one) of (sin)-The priest absolved him of sin.
Abstain from (ffae @+1)— Everyone should abstain from smoking. ‘
Abhorance of (41) —A drunkard has no abhorance of wine.
Abhorent to (¥11) —Drinking is abhorent to me.
Accede to (aTé! Qe!) —I acceded to his request.
Acelimatize to (AGA GE UA/ETINE «4 *IGAAT)- I will need some time to get acclimatized to the
new surroundings.
Accuse of (“STI #41) —He was accused of theft.
Access to (f#t walt wie) - We have easy access to our headmaster.
Accessible to (Sf®7%1)- Mr. Aziz is accessible to alll.
Acceptable to (S&1%)- Your offer is acceptable to me. -
Accommodate (one) with (a loan) (218% F#l)- He accommodated me with a loan.
Accommodate-to(#I% WS2Il)- You should accommodate yourself to any circumstances.
Accompanied by (24 fiz)— The politician joined the meeting accompanied by his supporters.
Accomplished in (7) —The boy is accomplished in painting.
Accord to (247% %!) - They accorded a grand reception to the leader.
According to (SAH) — He acted according to my advice.
Account for (1 fega 85 tefrAw CAE!) —We shall have to account to God for our deeds.
Account to (WRII He TAT GHewl) —We shall have to account to God for our deeds.
Accountable to (Iai #1 eM FEA EAT ATH)— We are accountable to Allah for our deeds.
Accrue (fall) to (one), from (a thing)- Great benefit will accrue to the country from the measure.
Acquiesce in (21S Ze!) - They acquiesced in the proposal.
Acquit of (FAA 4 Het!) —He was acquitted of the charge of murder.
Acquainted with (*fa8%)— I am acquainted with him.
Accustomed to (S838) —Jerry was accustomed to hard work.
Add to (AIM Gill) Add this to that.
Adhere to (IC #1) —I must adhere to my principles.
Adjourned to, for (J7¥4 @I#1)- The meeting was adjourned to next (or for a week).
Admit of (excuse)- Your conduct admits of no excuse.
Addictéd to (21414 FF SPF) —He is addicated to gambling.
Addiction to (7##G UPfS) —Addiction to gambling is very bad.
Adjacent to (7#1{])— His house is adjacent to mine.
Adapted from (7{2S)— The story is adapted from Gulliver's Travels.
Adequate to (8) —This little amount of money is adequate to my purpose.
Adapted for (Sat) —The story has been adapted for school boys from Gulliver's Travels.
Admit to (#f¥ {o%1) —1 was admitted to Dhaka City College.
Advantageous to (2f44181%)- This rule is advantageous to us.
Adverse to (#fe¢4)- The new rule is adverse to our interests.Affection for, towards (C¥%).- He has affection for or towards me.
Affectionate to, towards (@ATH") - He is affectionate to or towards me.
Affinity between (two things) (*T[*3) ~ There is an affinity between the two languages:
Affix to, on (405 G7l)- Affix this stamp to or on the letter.
‘aiflicted with (41 f#8) - He is afflicted with gout.
Afraid of (8S) —He is not afraid of anybody.
Agree with (fa 71a ae} Rem) —1 agreed with him.
“Agree to (TM Sara aT Rox) — I cannot agree to your proposal.
Agree on (TH feacn art Rex) — I can agree with you on this point. ‘
Argue with (©% 71)— Students should not argue with their teachers.
Agreeable to (#{571S) —The climate of the place is agreeable to me.
Agog with (S84 SHITZ)— The boys were agog with excitement at the start of the match.
Ahead of (*T4)- Mr. Amin reached here much ahead of the scheduled time. -
‘Aim at (®T33 Fl) —The police aimed at the robber.
Akin to (70%), - My feeling for him is akin to pity. ” a
Alarmed at, by (ST 7%) - We are alarmed at (or, by) the news.
Alarmed for (STS%@) - He is alarmed for my safety.
Alight from (S4Sat FI, AM) (a vehicle), at, on - He alighted from the car at the park. The bird
alighted on the house top.
Align with (7RUIFTS1 T41)- The passers-by aligned with the police to fight the dacoits.
Allegiance to (SYS) - One must show allegiance to one’s leader.
Alliance with (fie!) - Bangladesh has formed an alliance with Thailand.
Allied with (fra) - Bangladesh is allied with Thailand.
* Alive to (STZ) — A politican is always alive to his flatterers.
Alien to (fatal) — Flattery is alien to my nature.
Alloted to (#4 $©) —The shares were alloted to the partners: .
Allocate to (44% #1) - The money was allocated to the club for social work.
Allot to (734 31) - Fifty shares were allotted to me.
Allude to (St@¥ #1)- He alluded to the story in his writing.
\ aloof from (7 811) - Keep aloof from such friends.
Alternate with (4% *03) - Light alternates with darkness.
Alternative to (*f#atS) - This question is alternative to that.
Amazed at (ff") —The authoress was amazed at Jerry's sense of duty.
\ Ambition for (B74!) - I have no ambition for fame.
‘Amenable to (21‘S)— The lady is not amenable to reason.
Ambitious of (SsifeT™}) - [ am not ambitious of fame.
Amount to (*faaI4t Rea) - What does the total amount to?
Amused at, by, with - I am amused (@I¥* GI4 #21) at or by or with your story.
Analogy between (two things) (*1Y*0/S") - The teacher drew an analogy between the human hear
and a pump.
Angry with (aImf%s Zex!) (a person) for (having done something) ~ He is angry with me for my
idleness.
Angry for (rm fy Sad BA AMS) - He is angry for not getting any help from me.
Angry at, about (a thing) (aI"TfeS) - He is angry at or about my failure.
Annex to (ARIS S1)- Annex this slip to the letter.
Annoyed (#rat 2fs f@4%) with (a person) - He was annoyed with me.
Anxious about (f@) —Students are anxious about their results.
Antidote to, for or against (2feta') —Paracetamol is antidote to/for/against fever and headache.
Neen for (om faga Fara oy Arca aif fae) - He was annoyed with me for my going there.
‘Answer to (Za GR) - He answered to my questions.art ‘aay wrarafafg *a1) —We are to answer to God [Link] actions.
S Pereoee eT eal - eee antecedent to his disappearance:are beipg examined,
Antecedent (noun) of (7 #759) - The antecedents of the person are not known to me.
Antipathy to (G@m fey af farra) against- 1 have an antipathy to smoking. ,
Antipathy against (1a fe faa) - I have antipathy against him.
Anxious for (8f@)- I am anxious for (earnestly desirous of) the prize.
studies.
Apathy towards (42) - He has a great apathy towards his si
Apologise to (TAI FC FAI DG) —The student appologised to the Principal for his misbehaviour,
Apologise for (CM frxa WA] FH BeM) —The student apologised to. the Principal. for his
misbehaviour. vicat
Append to (7S *)- A certificate from the Headmaster is appended to the application.
. Appendix to (*f#f#t2)~ Please look at the appendix Lo the main chapter.
“apply for (4318 Fa1)- I applied to him for the post.
ply to (FCA SZ WIAA FI) - I applied to him for the post.
Apposition to (481 S44 a AFH Al4 TASS) with- This clause is in apposition to. or with that clause.
Apprehensive of (S18) - | am apprehensive of failure. .
Apprised of (18) ~ We were duly apprised of the event.
Appear before (@ftra 2m) —It appears before me that he is innocent. .
ppear to (SETI Vs) —It appears to me that he is innocent.
Appear in (#118 {¢a1)— The news appeared in the Ittefaq.
Appeal to (Weal FR SCAT Fl) —I appealed to him for help.
Appeal for (#1 fg Fa GA} GAA SA) —I appealed to him for help. .
Appeal to, against (4794 feos <1) —He appealed to the Supreme Court against the judgement.
Apply to (27211 #21) —The rule does not apply to my case.
apology for (1 %71)— The student had to apology to the teacher for his misbehaviour.
Appropriate to (67{S) — His remark was appropriate to the occasion.
Appetite for (41) —I have no appetite for food.
} “Apprise of (1S Fat) —1 would like to apprise you of the fa
Aptitude for (%21S1)— The girl has a great aptitude for mu:
Argue about (if ef 21) or over(something)~ I do not want to argue with you about (or over) the
decision.
Argue against or for (something) ({f@ #4 S21) - He argued against (or for) the bill.
Ascribe to (SiI% #21) - Don't ascribe any motive to my action.
\ ashamed of (afe)— 1 am ashamed of his conduct.
Astonished at (fe) — The authoress was astonished at Jerry's integrity. .
Assure of (fife #31) — 1 assured him of my help.
Ask (a person) for (1%) (a thing)~ He asked me for a loan.
Ask (#184 Cis Fal) about, afler~ He asked about or aller you.
Aspirant to (S%T@#!)- My friend is an aspirant to the post of the Principal. t
Aspiration for, after (1#1=1)- I have no aspiration for (or after) riches.
Assent to ( at Zz!) ~ I assented to the proposal. "
Assign to (fiff® a Gal) - He assigned the task to me.
Associated with (#71 AK4 BSS) - He was associated with you in the plot.
Associated in (C#m few BIFS)- He was associated with you in thé plot.
Attacked by (NEW) (a person), with (fever)- He was attacked by robbers on the way. He has been
attacked with fever.
Attain to (Wes Fa1/ ATS Fal) - He attained to greatness by dint of perseverance,
ae (S2a7% %) (a loss) (Lo a person)- He attributed the loss to me.
‘tend to (X71 Gem) —Students should attend to their lessons.
Attend at ("1% F41) —He does not attend at his oflice in time.
Attentive to (xeric) —Students should be attentive to their lessons.Attach to (SU CTH) —I attached the documents to the application.
Attend on (Wl #1) —A nurse attends on patients. :
Approve of (SCNT a) —I approved of his action.
Aspire after, to (S171 F1)— Man aspires after / to riches.
Appoint, to (FicH"t Fa) —The Principal appointed him to the post.
Ask for (#1al FR COM FE TST)—:1 asked for a boy to chop wood.
Avenge on, for (#1ai Baa corm fogs eifeony Mem!)}—1 avenged on him for his rudeness.
[Link] (tif a1) —A sinner has to atone for his sins.
Authority on (fe fetT#)— Dr. Shahidullah had authority on Bengali language.
authority over (Stf%e}) —He has no authority over his sons.
Authority for (Sf) ~What is'your authority for such a statement?
Authority to (*¥81) - Only the-secretary has authority to make payments.
Attune to (fz) Their minds were attuned to the music.
Aversion to (f&¥al)— I have-a serious aversion to smoking.
Avail of (3% 76M) (oneself) of - I availed myself of the opportunity.
Available to - His help was available to me.
Aware of (WTS) ~ He is aware of the fact.
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Ban (noun) on (ft) - There is a ban on the play.
Ban (verb) from (fT84 741) - He was banned from entering the club.
Bar to (711) - There is no bar to your trying for the post.
Bare of (f/073)- The field is bare of trees.
Bark at (C8 (4 Fa!) —The dog always barks at a stranger.
Based on (fefea S94 efefss) — His allegation was based on facts.
Bask in (Gig Cra) — In winter people bask in the sun.
Behave towards (77H #7!) - Behave kindly towards the poor.
Belong to (Sf%s1#t Rex!) - This book belongs to me.
Bent on (8®) - He is bent on taking revenge.
Beware of (7e¢ %4i1) —Beware of thieves.
Beg of (a1 m1) — I beg mercy of the Principal.
Beg for (ett 1) —(Pray a person for a thing) The poor beg for alms of the rich.
Believe in (ff#™ a1) —I do not believe in overloading my stomach.
Beneficial to (6141) —Morning walk is beneficial to health.
Bereft of (f%8) — Jerry was bereft of motherly affection.
Bent upon (794%) —He is bent upon going to the meeting.
Bequeath to (C204 wai fia Neel) —My father bequeathed a portion of his. land to my mother.
Bestow on (21 #4!) —God bostows His mercy on us.
Beset with ((@f@%) —The Principal is beset with flatterers. -
Bias (TFfSq, CIs) against, towards- I have no bias (prejudice) against him (or towards anything
particular) A
Blushwith (erafea-a7a. @em) -He blushed with shame at his own mistake.
Blessed with (S14) - He is blessed with good health.
Blind of (4%) —The man is blind of one eye.
Blind to (74s #1 Ga!) — He is blind to his son's fault.
Boast of (48 #21) —He boasts of his riches.
Born in (8) —I was born in Khulna.
Bor of (@T8)— I was born of a middle class family.
Born to (I Gehl) — A female child was born to her.
Borrow from (4% "eu1) — He borrowed a, book from his friend.
Bound for (c#™ @cra VAC AA!) — The ship is bound for London.worder on (A@rsat eem)- His conduct borders on cruelty.
Bow to (4S eal) — You should bow to your superiors.
Brood on or over (GUI {EI FA!) — One should not brood, on or over one's failure.
Burdened with (SHS) — Jim was burdened with a family. ae a
Busy at (U2) — The student is busy at his desk. | | a
Burst into (HM C4 *y1)—Suddenly he burst into tears.
Burst out (afte ceo Gl) — They burst ‘out into a laughter hearing my jokes.
Busy at (%J@)- He is busy at his desk. «
Busy in (J) ~ He is busy in doing his work.
. Busy with (%%) - He is busy with his lessons.’ *
Busy about (2%) - He is always busy about nothing.
Buy of (#1al fg G1) - | bought this book of him.
Buy from (GM CISA CATs CAFE" CFA) - I bought this book from his shop-
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Capable of (TF) — He is capable of solving the problem. 7
Care for (13 41) — He does not care for any body. .
Care of (7%) — We should take care of our health.
Careful of, about (3¥7" Zem)- He is careful of or about his health. S .
[Link] (44) — We should not be callous to the sufferings of the poor.
Capacity for (7Fe!) —We should have capacity for hard labour.
Cause for (a4, ofas wba GI) — There is no cause for anxiety.
Cause of (#141) — What was the cause of this accident?
Cautious of (75%) — He is not cautious of his future.
Caution against (*144M) —We should take proper caution against cancer.
Certain of (fst) — 1 am certain of it
Certainty of, about (f*"5¥e1)- There is no certainty of or about it.
Certificate of (S134 *#) - I want a certificate of experience.
Certify to (one’s character) (283% 71)- He certified to my conduct,
Characteristic of (?¢/*8i41) - Honesty is the characteristic of his work.
Charge to (#14 741)-He charged the price to me. .
Cheat of (4% 41)- He was cheated of his dues.
Claim upon or against (a person), (fea Sea 14})-1 have no claim upon or against him.
Close to (f¥#t5)— My house is close to my college.
Clue to (44)— I found a clue to the mystery.
Clear of (YS) —We should always be clear of our debts.
Cling to (11 @#1) —One should cling to one's plan.
Certain of (fif*5e) —He is certain of passing the examination.
Characterised by (3/8) — The dramas of Shakespeare are characterised by great knowledge.
Charge against (7s farce SSCA) —He brought a charge against me.
Charge on (fey Fa) —The murder was charged on the innocent man. ae
Clothed with (*fé2) — Glothed with glory he Stood up in the meeting. :
Clothed in (cart. *f#f&%) — The lady was clothed in white.
Collaborate with (a person), in or on (something) (TUNE! Fal) - The people collaborated with the
police in rounding up the dacoits. .
Commensurate with (7fS%f Zeu)-His pay is not commensurate with his qualifications.
Compatible with (77%) - You should drive the car at a speed compatible with safety.
Complacent about (*¥2) - You should not be complacent about your examination result.
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con promise with (a person or party)’on (an Issue)’ (SMT al)- 1 cannot compromise with you o”eer - 2a
Communicate to (44 (Teal) — Please communicate the news to my mother.
Communicate with (4M SMM e414 Fa!) — 1 shall communicate with my mother.
Coincide with (fit M1641) — His opinion coincided with me.
Compare with (4#2 oT8t3 fC Yr Fat) —Nazrul can be compared with Shelley.
Compare to (SFT 3A FAI Fl) —Life may be compared to flowers. '
Commit to (128 Fl) — I committed the poem to memory.
Comment on (78% a1) — He commented on the lecture.
Commend to (%1@ ¥2l) — The teacher commended the book to the’students.
Common to (7444) — Death is common to all. *
Commence on (8% Qa) —Our examination will commence on Monday.
compensate for (fsa 41) — He will compensate for my loss.
Competent for (TY) —He is competent for the post:
Compete with (#fecnfte! +21) — 1 [Link] compete with you for the post of Principal.
Complain to (#Tal 7c GfSeIT Fl) - The teacher complained to the Principal against the unruly
students.
Complain against (#1a fawra wera Fal) —The teacher complained to the Principal against the
unruly students.
Comply with (778 Rom) — He complied with my request.
Composed of ("15©) — Water is composed of oxyzen and hydrozen.
Complement on (£61 FH!) — The Principal complemented the student on his brilliant success.
Conceive of (f681 Fl) —I could not conceive of dishonesty in him. F
Concentrate on (CAT C7) — At last the unruly boy concentrated on his studies.
Concerned in (%#2) — He is not concerned in the plot.
Concerned for (&ff:]) — Students are concerned for their result.
Conclusion of ($%*:214)- People clapped at the conclusion of the meeting.
Conclusion to (S*F7@S) - This is the conclusion to the story.
Conclusion from (8*@)- You can draw some conclusions from the incident.
Concur with (4@48 &si) — The lawyer concurred with the decision of the client.
Condemn to (*#t 2881) —The criminal was condemned to death.
Condole with, on CHITA 41 Fal) — 1 condole with my friend on his father's death.
Conducive to (81191) — Early rising is conducive to health.
Confess to (21@14 Fal) —He confessed to his guilt.
Confide in (f4t4 a!) — I can confide in his honesty.
Confide to (far #4 41) —I-confided the secret to him.
Confident of (arial) — I am confident of my success.
Confined in (ST4§) — He was confined in prison for a murder case.
Confined to (1S) —He was confined to bed by an attack of dysentery.
Conform with (448 61) —His words conform with his work. :
Conform to (#7) Fal) — We are to conform to social norms.
Conformity with (S7i1ta) — I did the work in conformity with the plan.
Confuse with (Crt *eITat) — Don't confuse liberty with licence.
Conceal from (#171) — The criminal concealed many things from the police officer.
Congenial to (Bratt) — The climate of new place is congenial to my health.
Congratulate on (a{SaR WIAA S41) —The teacher congratulated the students on their bright result.
Connive at (&¢*"#1 #1) Sometimes a mother connives at her son's fault.
Conscious of (*t584)— I am conscious of my duties and responsibilities.
Consist of (*f%) — The committee consists of ten members.
Consist in (fifge Rem) — True happiness consists in contentment.
Consideration for (fa¢4b"1) —He was showed consideration for his old age.
Consistent with (7197144) His words were not consistent with his actions. iConspicous for (0? @17)- Once Dhaka was conspicious for Mosiin.
Contemporary of (TATfie)- Nazrul was contemporary of Tagore.
Contend with (afecuftet @a1)- He contended with a strong rival.
Contiguous to (f7#0481)- My residence was contiguous to my college.
Contrary to (tis UTA)- The student acted contrary to his teacher's direction.
Contrast to ((NPI)-His action is contrast to his profession. oe
Contrast with (7) CRF)-He drew a contrast Nazrul with Tagore.
Contribute to (A725 F2l)- I contributed a good amount to the flood affected area.
Control of, over (f"#")-The man has no control over his sons.
Conversent with (*{a1%f1 447S)-The officer is conversent with all the facts. .
Converse with (SIM1"-STC1541 41)-1 conversed with him on our national problems. .
Converted to (**ef%S)-He was converted to Islam.
Convict of (818 WC1-AH CAal)- The criminal was convicted of murder.
Convince of (fT GAIM)-The writer was convinced of Jerry's honesty.
Cope with (405 €a1)-I failed to cope with the new environment. ;
Correspond with (f8% *caa SMA eA Fl)-I regularly correspond with my family.
Count for (facafPe ZeAt)-His father's advice counts for nothing on him.
Covetous of (ISt)-He is covetous of wealth. .
Crave for or after (271 ¥1)-I do not crave for or after money.
Credit to (S41 Fl)-The manager credited the amount to my account.
Cure of (SITI* Retl)-The patient has been cured of his disease.
Cure for (#fe47#)-Napa is cure for headache.
Confer on (*%4 a1) - I shall confer a prize on the boy.
Confer with (*r{ 21) ~ 1 shall confer with him about your prayer.
Confer about (C#m faex *a14{ 41) - I shall confer with him about your prayer.
Connected with (*™f%®) - I am connected with that matter.
Connection with (7™1)- He has no connection with me.
Connection between (7™"#)- There is no connection between the two. .
Consent (verb) to (7/8 #14 41) - He consented to my proposal.
Consent for (7751S) - He gave his consent for the marriage.
Conspire with ("94% #41) - His enemies conspired with’ his soldiers to ruin him.
Conspire against (somebody) (#1a fe#c% Y9AE Fl) - They conspired against the leader.
Consult with (a person) (#11 #4 Aa 41) - | consulted with him on or about that matter.
* Consult on or about (1 fracH *anrf Fa) - I consulted with him on or about the problem.
Contact with (G11) - I have no contact with him.
Contempt for, of (1) - I have a great contempt for him.
Contempt of (3m) - He was guilty of contempt of court.
Contented with (¥¢ )- He is contented with what he has.
Contingent on or upon (FIST) - The success of the mission is contingent on or upon the
reception it gets from the public.
Converge on (89 RGR) ~People converged on the parade ground.
Co-operate with (72181 Fl) - I hope you will co-operate with me in this matter.
Credence to (f¢317, 487) - I do not give much credence to his report.
Culminate in (@t4r6 Aart CHa) -His fortune culminated in his promotion to the post of
Managing Director.
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Dawn on (fee's Qew)-At last the truth dawned on him.
Deal in (341i #41)-He deals in rice.
Debar (4 #1) from- He was debarred from voting.perm
peal with (3187 ¥41)-He does not know how'to deal with a gentleman,
pecide upon (PE *1)-The boy has not decided upon his programme,
pecide against (fewca Prats CTm)-The judgement was decided against the innocent boy.
pedicate to (Si ¥21)-Our Principal has dedicated his life to the service of the college.
Defend from (a1 Fal) One should defend oneself from evil temptations.
pefend against (Fial"al 141% FHl)-We should defend our country against all attacks.
pefer to ([1S% a*1) - The discussion was deferred to the next mecting. .
pelete from (@M Gl)- The book was deleted from the list. be
pelegate to ( = Hl) - The power was delegated to the subordinates.
peliberate upon (discuss) (SIDI FHl)- We deliberated long upon (considered) the matter.
pelight in (STA Reml)- I delight in sports and games.
peliver to (C71)- I delivered his letter to his mother.
pelve into (84 ET SH1)- You should delve into the matter.
Deficient in (7)- The boy is deficient in English. es
pemand for (bifél)- Jerry had no demand for high amount,
Demand from or of ("f€ F1)- I demanded the amount from him. °
Depend upon (fiS4 TH1)- I depended upon his word. °
Dependent on (fSr4I#)- Our family is dependent on me.
Deprive of (=f Rm!)- He was deprived of the property.
Derive from (*'eH)- Wordsworth derived much inspiration from his sister.
Deserving of (1%) His honesty is deserving of praise.
Desire for or of (ST#41)- 1 have no desire for riches.
Despair of (Ser Z6M)- A lazy boy always despairs of success in life.
Descend from (&I1¥®)- He claims to have descended from a noble family.
Desirous of (@%%)- My father is not desirous of wealth. ‘
Destined for or to (f*1f5)- I am destined for teaching profession.
Destitute of (3)- A street urchin is destitute of wealth. 8 .
Destructive of or to (#fSe1*)- Smoking is destructive of/to health.
Detach from (f*f"@q)- He is detached from his family. .
Determined on (7% 7%)- I am determined on, carrying on my studies. :
Detrimental to ("*fS &%)- Smoking is detrimental to health.
Deviate from ({¥ 29H1)- My father never deviated from the truth.
Devoid of (“%€¥)- He is devoid of common sense -
Devote to (fitaifs *a1)- The Principal devoted all his energy to the welfare of the college.
Delighted at, with (Sf) - He is delighted at or with the result,
Demur to ( WI*fe #41) - I do not demur to your request.
Depute to (afeffey Fa1)- He was deputed to attend the meeting.
Descendant of (818)~ The Mughals claim to be descendants of the Mongalians.
Desist from (fe XGHI) He desisted from (gave up) the temptation .
Die of (C#M. 4 FAI) He died of cholera.
Die from (C#M SH Hl)- He died from over eating.
Die by (S#Pxe T FAFSA AAl)- He died by suicide.
Die for (STSTETI"I A1)- We are ready to die for our country. 5
Differ from (% 4ya4 APS Waraya MNS FAl)- The rose differs from marigold.
Differ with (fEqrs CATA Fa1)- I differ with you on this point.
Different from (*1%%)- This pen in different from that.
Diffident of (wrufrurta)- A lazy boy is always diffident of success.
Disgrace to (*11)- A noiorious boy is disgrace to his family. +
Disgusted with, at (#11 ef corm feye fare)- The teacher is disgusted with the student at his
misconduct.Dislike to/for (4@¥)- I have a dislike to evil company.
Displeased with (W7¥2)- The teacher is displeased with the student. !
Dispose of (1 Fl)- The Principal ordered the clerk to dispose of the file.
Disqualified for (S4%JS)- You are disqualified for the post for your overage:
Dispute with, about or on ({#@)- There is none to dispute with my right.
Dissimilar to (FPP!) This pen is dissimilar to that.
Distinguish between (“1% GFI)- Distinguish between the two. ,
Distinguish from (ue fetta we wry fAfRoTA NE CAA)- He tried to distinguish right from wrong,
Distract from (SHTAT=I a1)- The music distracted my attention from my study.
Distrust of (Sf4r)- An honest man has no distrust of anyone. .
Dispense with (44¥18 ®41)- The headmaster dispensed the clerk with his services. .
Difference between (*I€#) - What is the difference between the two?
Disappointed at (C#m frye REM) - He was disappointed at your failure.
Disappointed of (@M {Ea HI WM) - He was disappointed of the prize
Disappointed with (#1 71a Ze) - | am disappointed with him,
Disagree with (feq48 Rew!) one on - I disagreed with him on that point. .
Discriminate (one thing) from (another) (*]%# %#1) ~ You should discriminate good boys from bad
ones.
Divide into (S11 @#1)-He divided the mangoes into two equal halves.
Doubt about or of (71%) -I have doubt about his success.
Due to (#14/21°) - I could not go to college due to my illness . The prize was due to me.
Dull of (C214 “f@@") -The boy is dull of hearing.
Dull at (#151) He is dull at English.
Divert from (%% *f#e5I"1 SAI) -He diverted me from my purpose. -
Duty to (¢%)-We must do our duty to our parents. >
Dwell in (#7 21) “The manager dwells in a fine house
Dwell upon ( ST%| F)-The teacher dwelled upon the subject.
Expose to (SA1¥e ¥1)- Don't expose the syrup to babies. .
Expert at (7F)- The girl is expert at drawing. .
“S\expert in (7)- Mr. Jalil is expert in English.
Excuse from, ‘of (*¥ 41)- The Headmaster excused him from fine.
Excuse for (t#ftis)- His excuse for his absence was not granted.
‘\zxpect from (811 ®)- I expect a good result from my younger brother.
Exult over (SI Fil)- Don't exult over a defeated foe ("afer xz), .
Exclude from (31 (7l)- He was excluded from the list. “
.Exclusive of (3 fava)- The rent of the house is five thousand taka exclusive of current bill.
Exhausted with (#18)- I am exhausted with hard work.
Eager for (J) A greedy man is eager for riches.
Earnest in (*i2) Students should be earnest'in their studies.
Easy of (7@)-The problem is easy of solution.
Eligible for (I*)-He is not eligible for the post.
Emerge from (4 {6%1)-Suddenly a tiger emerged from the bush.
End in (WHT RM) -All his attempts ended in smoke.
Endowed with ($f) -Sher-E-Bangla was endowed with many qualities.
Engaged to-(31#¥2i) She is engaged to a doctor. :
Engaged in (fq) -He is engaged in writing a book. .
Enveloped in ("I") - The sky is enveloped in black clouds.
Envy at, of (GH fey Fi)-His heart was filled with envy at my grand success,Envious of (74 aR) - He is envious of my success.
Enquire of, about (S27) - He enquired of my whereabout.
Enter into ((6T@1) - The thief entered into the room at dead of light.
Enlist in (t+! Ee Ret) He is inlisted in the party.
Equal in, with (FRP)- I am equal in rank with you.
Equally with (7HM S74) - The manager is to blame equally with the clerk.
~ Escape from (af) Man has no escape from death.
‘Essential to (SSIT5#)-Sound health is essential to success in life.
Excél in ("*)-The boy excels in painting.
Exception to (Se) There is an exceptionsto every rule.
Exempt from (f#S *Neat)- The poor student was exempted from tuition fees.
Exile from (fi@ffTw)-The king was exiled from the country.
Nppecience in (S88!) -Professor Abdur Rashid has vast experience in English.
Faith in (f@#™)- I have faith in his honesty. | Fl
Faith with (f¥81)- He has broken faith with me.
_ Faithful to (f¥#ril)- The dog is a faithful animal to its master.
sailure of (™°U2FE1)- The failure of my younger brother in the examination astonished me.
“raise to (Sftr)- The boy is false to his teacher.
Familiar with (8*%6)- I am familiar with him.
Famous for (fs) Mohsin is famous for his kindness.
- Favourable for (W{7"1)- The soil of Sylhet is favourable for growing oranges.
Favour of (*%)- His report was in favour of me.
Fear of (©%)- The rich are in fear of their lives.
Fear for (© ®l)- The rich fear for their lives.
Fearful of (1S)- I am fearful of enemies.
Feed on (
Pretend to (Si #)- Hamlet pretended to madness.
Pretext for (®)- His headache is a pretext for his not attending the class.
Prevent from (féqS @at)- My father prevented me from going to cinema.
Previous to ({4)- Previous to that he was a typist.
? Prey to (Pit14 ¥A%)- One should not be prey to greed.
Pride in (*ff ¥41)- He takes pride in his wealth.
Proficient in (7)- Our Principal is proficient in English.
Profit by ("TSA Bez)- Students are profited by their teacher's instructions,
Profitable to (“TSS7#)- The co-operative shop was profitable to the students.
Prohibit from (fé48 @21)- I prohibited him from going to cinema.
Prompt in (S¢*4)- Jerry was prompt in doing his duties.
Proportionate to (787Y*fS*)- Punishment should be proportionate to crime.
Protect from (##1 #1)- There was no cloud to protect the sailors from the burning sun.
Provide against (qt UCI AeA FAl)- Everyone should provide something against rainy days.
Provide with ((#a1)- He provided me with a loading.
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Qualified for (8Y)- He is qualified for the post. _
~ Quarrel with (Fs Ata WGI Fl)- We should not quarrel with one another.
= Quarrel about (f€W %1% it)-The two brothers quarrelled with each other about a piece of land.
aaa at (D090S)- Jerry was quick at his works.
Relevant to (2™f%#)- His remark was not relevant to the point.
Relieved of ({®)- The servant was relieved of his works.
Rely on (f¥% ¥21)- The authoress relied on Jerry.
Remarkable for (@*1S)- Khan Jahan Ali is remarkable for his social work.
Remedy for (#fe#1%)- There is no remedy for cancer.
Remind of (34 *f¥H C7a!)- | reminded him of the accident.
Repent of (SSI ¥4l)- The old sailor repented of his sin.
Repentence for (S{¥I4)- The old man felt repentence for his sin. ~
Replace by (4A Tefte F1)- The bench was replaced by a new one. *
Requisite for (acaett fef*r)- A Haji has to take many requisites for pilgrimage.
Resort to (sl 41)- The authority resorted to force to put down anarchy.
Respect for (&f&)- Students should have respect for [Link].
Respond to (84 Giml)- God can not but respond to the call of a man.
Responsible to (WIil)- We are responsible to Allah. 7
Restrict to (4M%)- Admission to Dhaka City College is restricted to only first division students.
Result of (¥4)- The result of dishonesty is terrible. -
Result from (SYS {6Hl)- Misery results from vice.
Result in (81 afi eAl)- Vice results in misery.Retire from (SH sf Fl)- The Principal retired from service.
Retire to (f&4 Fil)- He has retired to bed.
Revenge upon (2fec*I'4 af 441)- Immortal gods revenged upon the lady.
Rich in (77%)- Bangladesh is rich in natural gas.
‘Rob of (ff ¥)- The servant robbed me of everything. .
Ready at (7)- He i8 ready at passing running community.
Ready for (2%8)- They are ready to do anything for the country.
Reason with (© ®l) - Students should not reason with the teachers.
Rebel against (fq% #41)- The workers rebelled against the mill owner.
Reconcile with (fiSu5 ¥m)- Samson reconciled with his wife.
Reconcile to (G4 Gl) - Samson has reconciled to his lot.
Recover from (SaI"} ATS F41)- The patient has recovered from his illness.
Reduce to (%f48 Rem!)- The old man has been reduced to poverty.
Refer to (2/15 @al)- The case was referred to police for inquiry.
Reflect upon (fg! 21)- Samson reflected upon his past life.
Refrain from (f&78 Qea1)- Father refrained me from going to cinema. 3 -
Regard for (&f6)- Students should have regard for their teachers.
Regard to (#7)- In regard to his character I know nothing.
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Sanguine of (STiai#l)- I am sanguine of my success.
Satisfied with (7Y2)- Man should be satisfied with what he has.
Satisfied of (7¥2)- The authoress was satisfied of Jerry's honesty,
Satisfaction in (*081")- The officer feels satisfaction in his conduct.
Search for (S{TH" F41)- The police searched for the criminal.
Secure from (fiaI%7)- The village is secure from the attacks of wild animals.
Seek for (c41& #41)- Man seeks for bread.
Sensible of (S4%S)- The politician is sensible of the danger ahead.
Sensitive to (4«a4T"1)- Jerry was sensitive to motherly love and sympathy. *
Short of (S44¥)- The college is short of funds.
Sick of (#18)- Ulysess was sick of idle life.
Side with (PF a1 F1)- I sided with him.
Similar to (7HM)- Ignorance is similar to darkness.
‘Sin against (*"1 1)- The old sailor sinned against God. x
Slave to (AFi)- Man should not be slave to his passion.
Smile upon (2% R6%)- Fortune smiles upon the brave.
Smile at (fF #1)- The rich should not smile at the poor.
Sneer at (41 fi54")- Man should not sneer at anybody.
Solicit for (SI FM)- The flood affected people solicited the Government for help.
“N Sorry for (4:f)- I am sorry for my rude behaviour.
Stare at (< 2 DIeMl)- Jim stared at Della.
Startle at (SI*f€s)- The writer was startled to see the bill of fare.
Stick to (Tt @#)- I shall stick to my principles.
Subject to (fivs4l71)- The poor are subject to hardship.
Submit to (Af #74 Ta1)- Man must submit to his fate.
Subordinate to (484)- The teaching staff of an academy is subordinate to the Principal.
Subscribe to (Si! CAaI)- We must subscribe to the poor fund.
Subversive of (*@741#1)- He did not take part in any activity subversive of the state.
Succeed in (7187 “1S Fi)- He succeeded in his mission.
Succeed to(Seat#1FRew!)-Generally sons and daughters succeed to their parents’ property.Sufficient for (3¢#8)- The saving of Della was not sufficient for her purpose.
Suffer from (7% T#l)- The poor suffer from many troubles.
Suitable for (S*[%)- He is sultable for the post.
Suited to (S7YS)- His comment was suited to the occasion.
«supply with (C14 f% A8R F4l)- The Lilliputians supplied Gulliver with meat.
supply to (#ISt# Cor fry AIRE Fal)- The Lilliputians supplied meat to Gulliver. ~
sure of (ff7S)- I am sure of my success.”
susceptible of (si27"8)- (Capable of-The poem is susceptible of secondary meaning
susceptible to (Squfe s44)- The baby is susceptible to cold:
suspicious of (*C%7)- The police is suspicious of his movement.
Sympathy for (72qgfs}- The rich should have sympathy for the poor. .
Sympathise with (#1a¢ fs 7aqE{E CAaItT)- The authoress sympathised with Jeny.
Synonym for (TI¢Ca14)- He gave a synonym for the hard word.
‘Talk to, about or over (SII4-AA TA1)- The authoress did not talk to Miss Clark about Jerry's
mother.
Taste of (2A)- I have had taste of bitter experience of life.
Taste for (@%)- I have no taste for music.
Thankful for, to (%)--We should be thankful to God.
‘Thirst for (@P1)- Man has unquenchable thirst for knowledge.
Tired with (#18)- I am tired with hard work.
‘Tired of (f@4@)- I am tired of his flattery.
‘Tolerant of (727")--Poets are tolerant of other's criticism.
‘Triumph over (21S F3l)- Truth triumphs over falsehood.
True to (804)- I am true to my word,
Trust to (fiSa F)- | trusted the work to him. ‘
‘Trust with (fF 21)- I trusted him with the money.
Trust in (fear *i1)- We trust in Allah. 7 5
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Union with (fier)- Generally a husband seeks union with his wife after a petty quarrel.
Unite with (rr Se ‘eal)- Samson did not unite with his wife.
‘Urge upon (AIAG Ft)- The people urged upon the politician for donation.
Use for (ai18)- I have no use for the book.
Use of ({GI18)- There is no use of buying the book.
Nused to (487%)- Jerry was used to hard work.
‘Useful to (2@14%)- Trees are useful to us in many ways.
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Vain of (*f€®)- The fady is vain of her dress.
Vary from (%€# %@i!)- Opinion varies from man to man.
Versed in (¥#)- Sher-e Bangla was versed in politics.
Vest in (** 4a1)- The power has been vested in the minister.
Vest with (S*4 21)- The minister has been vested with power.
Vexed with (f4)- Tareq was vexed with the rude behaviour of other students.
Victim of (f%14)- The poor man was a victim of the circumstances, P
Victim to (f#14)- Bangladesh falls a victim to flood every ygar.
Vie with (afscuftet #21)- The sycophants vied with one another to appease the leader.
Visit to (*fa7f)- The Inspector went on a visit to the college.
Void of (faf&s)- His words are void of meaning.
Vote for (cele @ext)- He voted for me.wait for (St? F1)- They waited for us at the station.
Wait upon (I #H1)- A nurse attends upon the patients.
~+ Want of ({8I4)- I have want of money.
Warn against (#1a¢ fawca Ae TAl)- The vizier warned the Caliph against the drunkards.
Wink at ((it%S 41 C7*1)- Parents should not wink at their sons’ fault.
‘\ Wish for (PI *1)- Man wishes for happiness. 7
= wonder at (Sa &il)- The porter wondered at the beauty of the three girls.
~ worthy of (@I")- Jerry was worthy of praise. F
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Yield to (af8 ea 71)" Man must yield to fate.
Yearn for, to (S1@ei1 Fi) - People yearned for a glimpse of
return to your home,
the popular leaders. You yearned
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Zealous for (SSi12)- A slave is always zealous for freedom.
Zest for (S4a")- Nita has zest for music.
Zeal for (&Z)- Begum Rokeya had a great zeal for education.
|Exercise
. (According to NCTB'S sample question no. 2)
1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions :—{HSC- 2018]
Trees are very useful (a) - man. They are highly essential (b)
existence. They protect the rich top soil (c) ~ getting washed away (d) rain wa
and floods. We can see trees being grown along the mountain slopes (e) - the rc
sides () the parks and gardens. They add beauty (g) our lives. They prov
us (h) food, wood, shade, shelter and so on. They take (i) carbon di-ox
and produce oxygen. So we should take care (j) ~ = trees.
2. Complete the text with suitable prepositions : ~ [HSC- 2018]
Do you have any idea (a) -~ ‘a cyber cafe? It is a place teeming (b)
information. It is a network (c) ~ all networks. It is a place (d) --~ comput
© which customers can use the internet and send e-mails and so on. A cyber «
is closely associated (f) -~ internet communication system. A custémer sitting (g) -
the world. In fact a cy
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the cafe can communicate (h) -- -- people (i) -
cafe is not prejudicial (j) -~ - our development.
3. Complete the text with suitable prepositions :— [D. B. 2017]
- short, W
- The environment plays an important role (a) - ~ our life. (b) ---
we have (c) us including people, houses, air, water etc. is called environment. Th
are the main elements (d) -- our environment. (e) -- --"ensuring sound life
balance (f) - the natural elements is very significant. Sometimes (g) - lac
-- it. As a result, we are polluting
knowledge, we don't realise the importance (h)
a polluted environment is undoubted
environment unknowingly. Living (i)
matter (j) -- -- great regret.
4. © Complete the text with suitable prepositions :— [C. B. 2017]
We got our freedom (a) - - the sacrifice of hundreds and thousands of (b) --~
lives. The patriots (c) - our land fought (4) -- the oppression of the |
Pakistani rulers. Finally, the oppressors were bound to surrender (e) -- our free
fighters. But a great number (f) - --- the sons of the land died (g) -~ the
Soon (h) - ~ the war, the government (i) -~ -- Bangladesh founded the-Nati
Memorial (j) memory of the martyrs.
5. Complete the text with suitable prepositions :— [R. B. 2017]
Ours is a riverine country. Rivers are everywhere (a) -- our life~ literature, econ
and culture. But are the rivers (b) -~ - good shape? Unfortunately they are not. 4
are already dead and several are going (c) --- the pangs of death. The river Burig:
is an example (d) a dying river. A report published in ‘The Daily Sun’ dese
a er oes adn