This thread may help you out:
In terms of knowing/remember if the particular verb is the transitive or intransitive form, there are some patterns (“rules”) that can be used to determine the answer. Of course, there are exceptions so it is not foolproof, but it is useful. At least it was for me, as once I understood these patterns I rarely had problems.
Forgot to mention, I have seen some quite comprehensive discussions about this and patterns that are inherent and can be used. Once such article even included a list of about 300 transitive/intransitive verb pairs showing the patterns, and some of the exceptions. I cannot recall where I saw it and could not find it just now.