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100 Collocations Every English Learner Should Know

February 14, 2026

100 Noun-Verb Collocations Native Speakers Use Naturally

No. Term Definition
1. accept responsibility Take blame or duty.
2. achieve goal Reach an intended result.
3. add value Increase usefulness or worth.
4. address issue Deal with a problem.
5. admit mistake Acknowledge an error.
6. advance proposal Move a plan forward.
7. allocate resources Assign available assets.
8. answer question Respond with information.
9. apply pressure Use force or influence.
10. arrange meeting Set a time to meet.
11. ask favor Request help from someone.
12. avoid conflict Keep from arguing or fighting.
13. bear burden Carry a heavy responsibility.
14. break habit Stop a repeated behavior.
15. build trust Create confidence in someone.
16. buy time Gain extra time.
17. call bluff Challenge a false threat.
18. capture attention Draw focus or interest.
19. catch glimpse See briefly.
20. change mind Decide differently.
21. clear schedule Free up planned time.
22. close deal Finalize an agreement.
23. collect data Gather information.
24. commit crime Do an illegal act.
25. conduct research Carry out a study.
26. confirm details Verify specific information.
27. consider option Think about a choice.
28. create content Produce written or media material.
29. cut costs Reduce expenses.
30. deliver message Communicate information to someone.
31. deny request Refuse to grant something.
32. describe scene Explain how it looks.
33. draw conclusion Reach a judgment.
34. earn respect Gain admiration.
35. ease tension Reduce stress or strain.
36. enforce rule Make people follow a rule.
37. establish routine Set a regular pattern.
38. exceed expectations Do better than expected.
39. exchange ideas Share thoughts with others.
40. express concern Show worry.
41. face challenge Confront a difficult task.
42. file complaint Submit a formal grievance.
43. fix problem Repair or resolve an issue.
44. follow instructions Do what directions say.
45. form opinion Develop a viewpoint.
46. gain experience Get practice over time.
47. gather evidence Collect proof.
48. get permission Receive approval.
49. give advice Offer guidance.
50. grant access Allow entry or use.
51. handle situation Manage an event or problem.
52. have impact Make a noticeable effect.
53. hold conversation Talk for a period.
54. hold grudge Keep resentment.
55. honor commitment Keep a promise.
56. impose penalty Apply a punishment.
57. improve performance Do better at a task.
58. increase efficiency Work with less waste.
59. issue apology Give a formal sorry.
60. keep promise Do what you said.
61. launch campaign Start an organized effort.
62. learn lesson Gain insight from experience.
63. leave impression Create a lasting effect.
64. lose patience Stop being calm.
65. make decision Choose an option.
66. make effort Try hard.
67. make progress Move forward.
68. meet deadline Finish on time.
69. miss opportunity Fail to take a chance.
70. negotiate terms Discuss conditions to agree.
71. offer support Provide help.
72. open discussion Begin talking about a topic.
73. outline plan Summarize steps.
74. overcome obstacle Get past a barrier.
75. pay attention Focus mentally.
76. pay tribute Show respect publicly.
77. perform task Carry out a job.
78. pose question Ask formally.
79. prepare report Write an organized account.
80. present argument State reasons clearly.
81. press charges Start legal accusation.
82. provide feedback Give comments for improvement.
83. raise concern Bring up a worry.
84. reach agreement Come to the same decision.
85. reach conclusion Decide after thinking.
86. record result Write down an outcome.
87. reduce risk Lower chance of harm.
88. reject offer Decline a proposal.
89. render verdict Give a legal decision.
90. request information Ask for details.
91. resolve dispute Settle a disagreement.
92. review document Check a text carefully.
93. run errands Do small tasks outside.
94. save money Keep funds for later.
95. seek advice Ask for guidance.
96. set priority Decide what matters most.
97. share experience Tell what happened to you.
98. show respect Act politely toward someone.
99. sign contract Write your name to agree.
100. solve puzzle Find the answer.

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