The following verbs are commonly used with 'to'. Each verb + to combination includes an example sentence to provide context.
answer to someone - I answer to Ms Smith.
appeal to someone - Let me appeal to you for your help in this matter.
apply oneself to (doing) something - I think you should apply yourself to getting a degree.
apply to something - He applied glue to the board.
attend to (doing) something - Chris attended to doing the grocery shopping.
attribute something to someone - Professor Samson attributes this painting to Leonardo.
be resigned to (doing) something - I'm resigned to not having any success in that field.
commit oneself to (doing) something - She committed herself to finding a new job.
confess to (doing) something - The boy confessed to stealing the apple.
devote oneself to (doing) something - I'm going to devote myself to playing the piano after I retire.
prefer one thing to another thing - I prefer roast potatoes to French fries.
react to something - He reacted poorly to the news.
refer to (doing) something - Please refer to your notes.
refer someone to someone - I referred Ken to Doctor Jones.
resort to (doing) something - Please don't resort to violence.
see to (doing) something - I'll see to those chores.
subject someone to (doing) something - She subjected her daughter to swimming lessons.
Check your knowledge of these verb + preposition combinations with these quizzes:
Verb + Preposition 1
Verb + Preposition 2
