VERBS WITH THEIR PREPOSITIONS II

dream of doing something / being something (= imagine).

• People dream of having power for the compensation of their weaknesses.

• Only the poor dream of being wealthy.

dream about somebody / something.

• When sleeping, you often dream about someone or something you love too much.

hear from somebody (= receive a telephone call, a letter, etc., from someone).

• A: "Have you heard from Tom lately?" B: "Yes, he got in touch with me by Twitter last night."

hear about (= be told about something / someone).

• A: "Did you hear about the corruption in that country?" B: "Yes, all the corruptors were sentenced to death."

• A: "Have you heard about Ann?" B: "Yes, she's married to a rich and old man."

rely on / count on

• You cannot rely on John. He has never kept his promises.
  

live on

• The cost of living is getting higher and higher. It isn't enough for him to live on his low salary.
  

pay (somebody) for something, but: pay taxes / a fare / $100 / a fine / a bill, etc. (without any preposition).

• As his wallet with his money in it was left behind, he had no money to pay for the meal he had just eaten.    

shout at
laughed at

• The old man shouted at the naughty children angrily; however, they laughed at him, because his false teeth came off.

By Tahajudin Sudibyo