Verbs + "With": Common Patterns, Errors and Examples

​Prepositions can be tricky, especially when certain verbs must be followed by a specific one to sound natural. One common preposition that follows many verbs is "with." In this guide, we’ll explore a list of verbs that are commonly followed by "with" and provide examples to help you use them correctly. 

​We will do this by looking at example sentences that show common mistakes and the correct versions.

1. Agree/Disagree with
❌ I agree his opinion.
✅ I agree with his opinion.

❌ I disagree you on that point.
✅ I disagree with you on that point.

2. Associate with / associate something with
❌ He often associates successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
✅ He often associates with successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

❌ Many people associate success money.
✅ Many people associate success with money.

3. Argue with
❌ She argued her brother about the TV show.
✅ She argued with her brother about the TV show.

4. Compare with
❌ If you compare this product another brand, you’ll see the difference.
✅ If you compare this product with another brand, you’ll see the difference.

5. ​Sympathize with
❌ As a former business owner, I can sympathize her situation.
✅ As a former business owner, I can sympathize with her situation.

6. Collide with
❌ The car collided a truck.
✅ The car collided with a truck.

7. Cooperate with
❌ The team cooperated other departments to finish the project.
✅ The team cooperated with other departments to finish the project.

8. Deal with
❌ He knows how to deal this kind of issue.
✅ He knows how to deal with this kind of issue.

9. Interfere with
❌ Don't interfere my work!
✅ Don't interfere with my work!

10. Communicate with 
❌ He made sure to communicate regularly even former clients. 
✅ He made sure to communicate regularly even with former clients. 

11. Provide (somebody) with (something)
❌ The teacher provided the students necessary materials.
✅ The teacher provided the students with necessary materials.

12. Charge with (used in legal contexts)
❌ He was charged robbery.
✅ He was charged with robbery.

​As you’ve seen, many common verbs naturally pair with "with," and using the wrong preposition can lead to confusing or awkward sentences. The best way to get comfortable with these patterns is through practice—try using them in your daily conversations or writing.