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Prepositions after adjectives

Lucrative for, in, to, of, or with?

Lucrative most often describes something that produces a lot of money, especially for someone.

Quick answer

Which prepositions are used with lucrative?

Lucrative for and lucrative to are the most natural combinations. Lucrative in can appear before a field or market. Lucrative with and lucrative of are generally not standard after lucrative.

The contract was lucrative for the company.
Consulting can be lucrative to experienced lawyers.
Real estate is lucrative in some regions.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
lucrative for + person/company

Showing who profits

Use lucrative for to identify who gains financially.

The deal was lucrative for investors.
Streaming became lucrative for independent musicians.
2
lucrative to + person

Showing financial attraction

Lucrative to emphasises that something is financially appealing to someone.

The offer was lucrative to foreign firms.
Tax breaks are lucrative to large corporations.
3
lucrative in + field/place

Describing profitable sectors

Lucrative in is used with industries, regions, or activities.

Software sales are lucrative in Asia.
Advertising is highly lucrative in professional sports.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
lucrative for
The merger was lucrative for shareholders.
Shows who made money from something.
lucrative to
The market is lucrative to foreign investors.
Shows who finds something profitable.
lucrative in
Banking is lucrative in some countries.
Describes a profitable field or location.
lucrative with
They became profitable with online sales.
With usually belongs to another phrase, not directly after lucrative.
lucrative of
The project was profitable because of strong demand.
Lucrative of is not standard English.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using lucrative of

English does not normally use of after lucrative.

✕ The business is lucrative of investors. ✓ The business is lucrative for investors.

Using lucrative with as a direct pattern

With usually modifies another idea, not lucrative itself.

✕ The industry is lucrative with traders. ✓ The industry is lucrative for traders.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The agreement was lucrative ___ both companies.
2. The market is lucrative ___ international banks.
3. Film production is lucrative ___ California.

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Frequently asked questions

Is lucrative usually positive?

It usually means financially profitable, without judging whether the activity is ethical.

Can I use lucrative about?

No. About is not a normal preposition after lucrative.

What is the difference between lucrative for and lucrative to?

Lucrative for focuses on who profits. Lucrative to focuses on who finds something financially attractive.

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