Common verbs of the second sentence type - Part 3: Be Verb +
Adjective + Preposition
▶️ be pleased with = be delighted with
The shareholders
are pleased with the company's
consistent financial performance.
The stakeholders
are delighted with
the company's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
▶️ be satisfied with/be dissatisfied with
The customers
are satisfied with the company's
high-quality products and services.
The employees
are satisfied with the company's
supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
The customers
are dissatisfied with
the long wait times for support and assistance.
The end-users
are dissatisfied with the
frequent software glitches and technical issues.
▶️ Be disappointed at/be disappointed with
The shareholders
are disappointed at
the company's recent dip in profits and financial performance.
The shareholders
are disappointed with the CEO
for his poor decision-making and leadership.
The business partners
are disappointed with the sales
team for not meeting their sales targets.
▶️ be associated with = be related to
The stock market is often
associated with fluctuations in
the business industry.
The rise and fall of a company's stock price
is closely
related to its financial
performance.
The growth of a business
is related to
its ability to attract and retain customers.
▶️ be crowded with = be filled with
The venue
was crowded with people.
The park was filled with people
enjoying the sunny day, playing frisbee, and having picnics.
▶️ be capable of
Gina is capable of managing
multiple projects simultaneously.
David is capable of leading a
team and fostering a positive work environment.
Tom is capable of effectively
communicating with clients and stakeholders.
Emily is capable of working
under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
▶️ be recognized for
Apple Inc. is recognized for its
innovative products and sleek design.
Amazon is recognized for its
dominance in e-commerce and online retail.
▶️ be acknowledged for
Mark Zuckerberg
is acknowledged for co-founding
Facebook and his impact on social media.
Warren Buffett
is acknowledged for his
investment savvy and long-term approach to business.
▶️ be involved in
The human resources manager
was involved in resolving a
dispute between employees.
The research and development team
was involved in creating a new
product line.
▶️ be engaged in
Our team is engaged in market
research to identify new business opportunities.
The corporation
is engaged in establishing
partnerships with other industry leaders.
▶️ be surprised at = be shocked at = be astonished at
The board of directors
was surprised at the CEO's
proposal for a major expansion plan.
We were shocked at the price of
the concert tickets, as we had not expected them to be so expensive.
The competitors
were astonished at the company's
ability to launch a successful new product line.
▶️ be equipped with
The employees
are equipped with the necessary
skills to excel in their roles.
The manufacturing plant
is equipped with automated
systems to increase efficiency.
▶️ be used to = be accustomed to
I am used to
getting up early.
With the prevalence of online shopping sites, people
are now
accustomed to buying things
online.
▶️ be committed to = be dedicated to
The government
is committed to improving the
education system.
The Children's Investment Fund Foundation
has been dedicated to improving
the lives of children in developing countries.
▶️ be opposed to
Many people
are opposed to building a new
nuclear power plant.
He is opposed to the proposal to
increase taxes, as he believes it would negatively impact the local
economy.