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Verb + Preposition Combinations

By Kenneth Beare, About.com

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Verbs + In

The following verbs are commonly used with 'in'. Each verb + about in combination includes an example sentence to provide context.

be absorbed in (doing) something - Peter was absorbed in reading his book.
confide in someone - I confided in Tom my desire to find a new job.
be engrossed in (doing) something - I surprised Jane who was engrossed in watching TV.
implicate someone in (doing) something - The boss implicated Peter in the crime.
involve someone in (doing) something - You should involve your children in physical activities.
result in something - His decision resulted in increased profits.
specialize in (doing) something - My daughter specializes in teaching physics.
succeed in (doing) something - Jane succeed in getting a new job.

Check your knowledge of these verb + preposition combinations with these quizzes:

Verb + Preposition 1
Verb + Preposition 2

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