Collocations
I wish I ____ eat a _____ of chocolate right now.
I wish I COULD eat a BAR of chocolate
He c_______d to know nothing about the missing documents, but we weren’t convinced.
(Clue: stated, declared something was true)
claimed
The smell of the ocean instantly _______ memories of childhood holidays.
(Clue: caused, brought back)
triggered
I tried to r_______ the argument, but neither side was ready to listen.
(Clue: find a solution)
resolve
Duda will have to cope ____ not being the president next week.
cope WITH
Our CEO ______d a good question, so the meeting lasted longer than expected. (asked, raise, bring up)
POSED a question
The coach tried to e_______ the team after their disappointing loss.
(Clue: motivate, lift spirits)
Encourage
She strongly d_______ that she had ever sent the email.
(Clue: said it wasn’t true)
denied
The company hopes to g_______ more clients through better customer service.
(Clue: obtain, get something beneficial)
gain
I am allergic ____ bees
allergic TO
Our work is in full ______. (in full force, underway_
SWING
They c_______ going to therapy as a way to improve their relationship.
(Clue: thought about)
considered
The hole was too small, so we had to d_______ deeper to reach the pipe.
(Clue: remove earth, make a hole)
dig
They _______ to meet deadlines, despite working overtime.
(Clue: not manage to do something, be unsuccessful, "not to do something")
fail to
She didn’t want to let ___ her boss, but she had no choice but to tell him the truth.
(Clue: disappoint, fail emotionally)
let down
_____ with me while I think about this collocation. (be patient)
BEAR with me
I was about to make a big financial decision, but I h_______d when I saw how much money I had in my account, and I realized that I could't afford to go through with it.
(Clue: paused, felt unsure)
hesitated
He looks a lot like his father, but in personality he doesn’t r_______ him at all.
(Clue: look like, be similar to)
resemble
She loves to r_______ about her university years — especially the funny moments.
(Clue: remember fondly, look back)
reminisce
Nawrocki is accused _____ snorting cocaine.
Accused OF
Over the weekend, my husband _____ a ditch with a s_______ to lay down anew pipe.
DUG (past of dig) with a SHOVEL
Moving abroad can be hard, but most people a_______ after a few months.
(Clue: adapt, get used to something)
adjust
He was r_______ to speak in front of the audience because he lacked confidence.
(Clue: unwilling, hesitant)
reluctant
I forgot to m_______ that I need a day off June 20th and June 30th.
(Clue: bring up briefly, refer to)
mention
I rely ___ my employees for delivering good radio content
RELY on