Strong collocations for formal English

Fixed verb and adjective combinations that sound natural in formal writing, the news and presentations.

20 cardsby Grove EnglishAdded 9 Oct 2026

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to pose a threat
to be a possible danger
представлять угрозу
to draw a distinction
to point out the difference between two things
проводить различие
to reach a consensus
to arrive at a general agreement
достичь консенсуса, прийти к единому мнению
to bear the brunt
to suffer the worst part of something unpleasant
принять на себя основной удар
to wreak havoc
to cause great damage or disorder
сеять хаос, наносить огромный ущерб
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- to exert pressure
- to lodge a complaint
- to strike a balance
- to take precedence
- to pay tribute
- to lend support
- to run the risk
- to come under fire
- to place emphasis on
- heavily reliant
- a vested interest
- a sweeping generalisation
- a foregone conclusion
- a stark contrast
- a staunch supporter