access to

a way to get into sg: Do you have access to the database?

account for
to explain what happened to sg: He couldn't account for the missing money.
admiration for
liking sb for the great thing/s they have done: He has great admiration for Nelson Mandela.
alternative to
sg that can be used instead of sg else: Artificial sweetner is an alternative to sugar.
amount to
to add up to in total: The project's costs amounted to 100,000.
associate with
make a mental connection between: Many people associate the company with quality.
aware of
to know about sg: Are you aware of the rules around here?
ban on
a rule/law that stops sg: There is a ban on smoking in the building.
bet on
to put money on sg in the hope of winning: He bet on the wrong horse and lost 1000.
bid for
to try to win the chance to buy/do sg: At the auction he bid $1000 for the painting.
capable of
having the ability to do sg: He is not capable of driving a car. He is drunk!
comment on
to say your opinion about sg: He commented on how nice her new skirt was.
compatible with
able to operate normally with sg else: Is this software compatible with that computer?
complain about
to say that you are not happy about sg: I'd like to complain to the manager about the service!
contend with
to deal with (difficult things): I have far too many problems to contend with!
contrast with
to have a big difference between: Your yellow shirt contrasts with your blue tie.
contribution to
sg that you give to a person or group: His contribution to the project was greatly valued.
damage to
injury or harm: The wind caused damage to the roof in the night.

dealings with
activities involving other people, esp. in business: His dealings with the client were successful.
demand for
a need for something, esp. products or services: There isn't much demand for suncream in Norway.
dissatisfaction with
the feeling that sg was not good enough: He expressed his dissatisfaction with the their service.
effect on
a change that is caused by sg else: The war has had an effect on petrol prices.
emerge from
to come out into view: He rescuers emerged from the cave with the boy.
essential to
very important and necessary: Oxygen is essential to human survival.
exception to
sg that is different from normal: There are exceptions to every rule.
filled with
full of: This pillow is filled with duck feathers.
hint at
to give a small piece of information that suggests sg: He hinted at the possibility of reducing the price.
hope for
to wish for sg in the future: They are hoping for good weather during the climb.
insure against
to be protected by a financial agreement: Was the house insured against fire?
intent on
to be determined to do or achieve sg: He seemed intent on causing an argument.
introduction to
information given at the start: The book provides an introduction to web design.
invest in
put money into sg, esp. in business: He regretted investing in oil when the price fell sharply.
involvement in
a connection of being included in sg: His involvement in the sale of weapons is being investigated.
lack of
the state of being without or not having enough of sg: There is a lack of colour in the room.
lacking in
being without or not having enough of sg: Waiter! This soup is lacking in salt.
lead to
cause sg else to happen: The accident lead to major delays on the motorway.

long for
to want very much: I long for the winter to end!
need for
must have: There is a need for greater discipline in schools.
object to
to be unhappy about sg: I object to the use of such bad language in front of children!
opt for
to make a particular choice: We decided to opt for the more expensive washing machine.
parallel to
in line with sg else: The road you are looking for is parallel to this one.
pay for
to give money in exchange for sg: He left without paying for the meal.
prone to
more likely to experience sg (negative) than others: Elderly people are prone to illness in winter.
react to
to respond to sg: He reacted angrily to the news.
refer to
to communicate about a particular thing: Are you referring to last year's data or this year's?
reference to
a mention of sg: His reference to women drivers angered some of them.
relate to
to show a connection between 2 or more things: The report tries to relate poverty to higher murder rates.
relationship with
a connection (oft. sexual) between 2 people or groups: He's having a relationship with his secretary!
reliant on
to be dependent on sg or sb: I am reliant on you to bring the money tomorrow!
rely on
to depend on or trust in sg or sb: He is 30 and still relies on his mother for money.