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Basic Verb Collocations – English vocabulary

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49 English words with meanings: make a decision, take responsibility, play a role, meet expectations, catch attention… Study them with flashcards, quizzes…

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Word list

  1. make a decision /meɪk ə dɪ'sɪʒən/ (verb phrase) — to choose what to do; decide
    Example: You need to make a decision about your future.
    Synonyms: decide, choose, determine
  2. take responsibility /teɪk rɪ,spɒnsə'bɪləti/ (verb phrase) — be responsible
    Example: She should take responsibility for her actions.
    Synonyms: accept blame, be accountable
  3. play a role /pleɪ ə roʊl/ (verb phrase) — have a part or influence in something
    Example: Technology plays a crucial role in education.
    Synonyms: participate, contribute, act
  4. meet expectations /mi:t ,ɛkspɛk'teɪʃənz/ (verb phrase) — be as good as people hoped
    Example: He worked hard to meet his parents’ expectations.
    Synonyms: satisfy, fulfill, match
  5. catch attention /kætʃ ə'tɛnʃən/ (verb phrase) — get attention
    Example: The colorful design caught everyone’s attention.
    Synonyms: attract, grab focus
  6. raise awareness /reɪz ə'wɛrnəs/ (verb phrase) — make people more aware of an issue
    Example: The campaign aims to raise awareness about pollution.
    Synonyms: promote understanding, inform
  7. gain experience /ɡeɪn ɪk'spɪəriəns/ (verb phrase) — get more experience
    Example: You can gain experience by working part-time.
    Synonyms: acquire skills, learn
  8. lose interest /lu:z 'ɪntrəst/ (verb phrase) — stop being interested
    Example: He lost interest in studying physics.
    Synonyms: become bored, disengage
  9. set goals /sɛt ɡoʊlz/ (verb phrase) — set a goal
    Example: It’s important to set clear goals in life.
    Synonyms: establish aims, plan objectives
  10. face challenges /feɪs 'ʧælɪnʤɪz/ (verb phrase) — face a challenge
    Example: Students often face challenges when studying abroad.
    Synonyms: confront difficulties, deal with problems
  11. build relationships /bɪld rɪ'leɪʃənʃɪps/ (verb phrase) — form connections with other people
    Example: Social media helps people build relationships globally.
    Synonyms: form connections, develop bonds
  12. draw conclusions /drɔ: kən'klu:ʒənz/ (verb phrase) — draw a conclusion
    Example: From the data, we can draw several conclusions.
    Synonyms: deduce, infer
  13. avoid mistakes /ə'vɔɪd mɪ'steɪks/ (verb phrase) — stay away from making errors
    Example: Careful proofreading helps avoid mistakes.
    Synonyms: prevent errors, be cautious
  14. express opinions /ɪk'sprɛs ə'pɪnjənz/ (verb phrase) — share an opinion
    Example: You should express your opinions clearly in the essay.
    Synonyms: state thoughts, share views
  15. change attitude /ʧeɪndʒ 'ætɪtju:d/ (verb phrase) — change your attitude
    Example: Education can change people’s attitude toward health.
    Synonyms: shift mentality, alter mindset
  16. follow rules /'fɒləʊ ru:lz/ (verb phrase) — follow the rules
    Example: Citizens should follow traffic rules strictly.
    Synonyms: obey, comply
  17. take notes /teɪk noʊts/ (verb phrase) — write down key points while listening
    Example: Students are advised to take notes during lectures.
    Synonyms: record, write down
  18. keep promise /ki:p 'prɒmɪs/ (verb phrase) — keep a promise
    Example: He always keeps his promises.
    Synonyms: fulfill pledge, honor word
  19. break record /breɪk 'rɛkɔ:d/ (verb phrase) — break a record
    Example: The athlete broke the world record.
    Synonyms: surpass, exceed
  20. make progress /meɪk 'prəʊɡrɛs/ (verb phrase) — improve or move forward
    Example: She made significant progress in English.
    Synonyms: advance, improve
  21. take advantage /teɪk əd'vɑ:ntɪdʒ/ (verb phrase) — use an advantage
    Example: You should take advantage of free resources online.
    Synonyms: utilize, exploit
  22. keep in touch /ki:p ɪn tʌʧ/ (verb phrase) — stay in touch
    Example: Let’s keep in touch after graduation.
    Synonyms: stay connected, contact regularly
  23. find out /faɪnd aʊt/ (verb phrase) — to discover or learn a fact
    Example: I just found out that she moved abroad.
    Synonyms: discover, learn
  24. look after /lʊk 'æftər/ (verb phrase) — take care of
    Example: She looks after her grandparents every weekend.
    Synonyms: care for, tend
  25. bring up /brɪŋ ʌp/ (verb phrase) — help grow or talk about
    Example: He brought up an interesting topic during the meeting.
    Synonyms: raise, mention
  26. carry out /'kæri aʊt/ (verb phrase) — do
    Example: The team carried out the research successfully.
    Synonyms: perform, execute
  27. come up with /kʌm ʌp wɪð/ (verb phrase) — think of and suggest
    Example: She came up with a brilliant idea.
    Synonyms: invent, devise
  28. cut down on /kʌt daʊn ɒn/ (verb phrase) — cut down
    Example: He is trying to cut down on sugar.
    Synonyms: reduce, decrease
  29. depend on /dɪ'pɛnd ɒn/ (verb phrase) — need the support of
    Example: Children depend on their parents for support.
    Synonyms: rely on, trust
  30. focus on /'fəʊkəs ɒn/ (verb phrase) — concentrate attention on
    Example: We need to focus on solving this issue.
    Synonyms: concentrate, pay attention

…and 19 more words in this set.

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