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100 Collocations for IELTS Reading Success

March 3, 2026

100 Collocations for IELTS Reading Success

No. Term Definition
1. abide by rules follow regulations closely
2. access to education ability to enter schooling
3. achieve a goal reach an aim successfully
4. acquire new skills learn abilities over time
5. address an issue deal with a problem
6. adopt a policy officially accept a plan
7. adverse effects harmful results or impacts
8. allocate resources distribute supplies or funds
9. alternative energy sources non-fossil power options
10. annual growth rate yearly increase percentage
11. apply for a job submit employment request
12. arise from conflict result from disagreement
13. assess the impact evaluate the effect
14. attain higher standards reach better quality levels
15. balance work and life manage job and personal time
16. bear in mind remember and consider
17. benefit from experience gain advantage through practice
18. broaden horizons expand knowledge and outlook
19. build public awareness increase people’s knowledge
20. carry out research conduct a study
21. cause and effect relationship between reason and result
22. challenge conventional wisdom question accepted beliefs
23. climate change impacts effects of global warming
24. collect data gather information systematically
25. combat poverty fight low-income conditions
26. come to a conclusion reach a final decision
27. commercial interests business goals and profits
28. commit a crime do an illegal act
29. community engagement public participation in local issues
30. conduct a survey run a questionnaire study
31. consider the evidence think about proof carefully
32. consumer demand buyers’ desire for goods
33. contribute to society help the community
34. cost of living expense of basic needs
35. create job opportunities generate employment options
36. critical thinking skills ability to analyze logically
37. cultural diversity variety of cultures present
38. cut carbon emissions reduce greenhouse gas output
39. decline in population drop in number of people
40. dedicated to learning committed to education
41. deliver public services provide government support
42. demand for housing need for homes
43. depend on technology rely on digital tools
44. develop infrastructure build roads and systems
45. digital literacy ability to use digital tools
46. diminish quality of life reduce living standards
47. draw a distinction show a clear difference
48. economic downturn period of reduced economic activity
49. economic inequality uneven distribution of wealth
50. educational attainment level of completed education
51. effective communication clear and successful messaging
52. enhance productivity increase output efficiency
53. environmental protection safeguarding nature and resources
54. equal opportunities fair chances for all
55. ethical considerations moral factors to consider
56. evidence suggests proof indicates something
57. exert pressure apply force or influence
58. face a challenge meet a difficult situation
59. factor in costs include expenses in planning
60. financial stability secure and steady finances
61. follow a trend move with a pattern
62. form an opinion develop a viewpoint
63. foster innovation encourage new ideas
64. gain access obtain entry or permission
65. generate revenue produce income
66. global economy worldwide financial system
67. government regulation official rules and controls
68. grow rapidly increase very quickly
69. healthcare provision supply of medical services
70. highly skilled workforce workers with advanced abilities
71. historical context background of past events
72. illegal activities actions against the law
73. impose restrictions set limits or controls
74. improve living conditions make homes and life better
75. in contrast to showing difference from
76. in the long run over a long period
77. increase efficiency make processes more effective
78. indicate a rise show an increase
79. industrial development growth of manufacturing sector
80. influence decision-making affect choices and judgments
81. information overload too much data to process
82. innovative solutions new ways to solve problems
83. invest in education spend money on schooling
84. key findings main results discovered
85. lack of resources insufficient supplies or funds
86. long-term benefits advantages over time
87. make an assumption accept without proof
88. make progress move forward toward goals
89. market competition rivalry among businesses
90. meet expectations satisfy predicted standards
91. mental health awareness knowledge about psychological wellbeing
92. mitigate risks reduce potential harm
93. natural resources materials from the environment
94. negative consequences bad outcomes
95. notable increase significant rise
96. on the other hand introducing a contrasting point
97. overcome obstacles defeat difficulties
98. play a vital role be very important
99. pose a threat present a danger
100. practical experience hands-on work practice
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