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Appropriate Preposition



 
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Appropriate Preposition #1 (permalink) Tue Dec 30, 2008 9:32 am   Appropriate Preposition
 

Hi,

I just want to know which preposition is appropriate for below .

1) " He became embarrassed with her actions"

2) "He became embarrassed by her actions"

3) "He became embarrassed at her actions"

If any preposition(with, by and at) can be used ,Will you please tell me the difference of meaning with the above statements.
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Appropriate Preposition #2 (permalink) Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:44 am   Appropriate Preposition
 

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Sorry, but they all seem acceptable and synonymous to me. I think I'd use #3 myself.
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