Intermediate-Level Collocations in English

What are collocations?

Collocations are combinations of words that frequently occur together in a language. They reflect the typical usage patterns of a language. Collocations can involve various parts of speech, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions.

Types of collocations

1. • Take a break
   • Pay attention
   • Make a mistake
   • Have a conversation

2. Adjective-noun collocations:

   • Fast food
   • Deep sleep
   • Bright idea
   • Good opportunity

3. Noun-preposition collocations:

   • In love
   • At work
   • On time
   • With pleasure

4. Verb-adverb collocations:

   • Work hard
   • Study carefully
   • Speak fluently
   • Drive safely

100 Intermediate-Level Verb-Noun Collocations

Make:

1. Make a decision
2. Make progress
3. Make friends
4. Make a mistake
5. Make up one's mind
6. Make a difference
7. Make an effort
8. Make an impression
9. Make a reservation
10. Make a comment
11. Make a promise
12. Make a suggestion
13. Make arrangements
14. Make improvements
15. Make an appointment
16. Make an exception
17. Make a plan
18. Make a recommendation
19. Make a request
20. Make a complaint
21. Make a cup of tea
22. Make a sound
23. Make a note
24. Make a speech

Take:

1. Take a break
2. Take care
3. Take part
4. Take steps
5. Take turns
6. Take advantage
7. Take action
8. Take effect
9. Take charge
10. Take responsibility
11. Take into account
12. Take care of
13. Take a chance
14. Take a risk
15. Take an exam
16. Take a nap
17. Take a trip
18. Take an interest
19. Take a look
20. Take a seat

Go:

1. Go for a walk
2. Go for a run
3. Go for a swim
4. Go for a hike
5. Go to work
6. Go on holiday
7. Go to the gym
8. Go to bed
9. Go to the beach
10. Go to the cinema
11. Go abroad
12. Go for a drink
13. Go for a drive
14. Go for a ride
15. Go for a meal
16. Go for a picnic
17. Go for a stroll
18. Go to school
19. Go for a jog
20. Go to the doctor

Get:

1. Get married
2. Get divorced
3. Get a job
4. Get a promotion
5. Get lost
6. Get stuck
7. Get rid
8. Get a haircut
9. Get a ticket
10. Get a gift
11. Get a present
12. Get a drink
13. Get a snack
14. Get a meal
15. Get a rest
16. Get a reply
17. Get a response
18. Get a call
19. Get a message
20. Get a letter

Have:

1. Have a chat
2. Have a rest
3. Have a look
4. Have a shower
5. Have a meal
6. Have a drink
7. Have a picnic
8. Have an argument
9. Have a conversation
10. Have a party
11. Have a dream
12. Have a problem
13. Have a holiday
14. Have a good time
15. Have an experience
16. Have an opinion
17. Have a feeling
18. Have a thought
19. Have a headache
20. Have a break

50 Intermediate-Level Adverb-Adjective Collocations

1. Extremely cold
2. Incredibly fast
3. Remarkably talented
4. Highly skilled
5. Very friendly
6. Quite interesting
7. Fairly simple
8. Surprisingly easy
9. Extremely difficult
10. Incredibly beautiful
11. Remarkably intelligent
12. Highly motivated
13. Very helpful
14. Quite impressive
15. Fairly confident
16. Surprisingly quiet
17. Extremely loud
18. Incredibly busy
19. Remarkably successful
20. Highly effective
21. Very grateful
22. Quite delicious
23. Fairly inexpensive
24. Surprisingly tasty
25. Extremely crowded
26. Incredibly stressful
27. Remarkably organized
28. Highly qualified
29. Very patient
30. Quite challenging
31. Fairly comfortable
32. Surprisingly affordable
33. Extremely hot
34. Incredibly exciting
35. Remarkably flexible
36. Highly recommended
37. Very experienced
38. Quite attractive
39. Fairly reliable
40. Surprisingly reliable
41. Extremely important
42. Incredibly valuable
43. Remarkably resilient
44. Highly competitive
45. Very supportive
46. Quite impressive
47. Fairly reasonable
48. Surprisingly effective
49. Extremely powerful
50. Incredibly inspiring

50 Intermediate-Level Adverb-Verb Collocations

1. Quickly respond
2. Carefully consider
3. Wisely choose
4. Effectively communicate
5. Accurately measure
6. Efficiently manage
7. Promptly reply
8. Cautiously approach
9. Thoroughly understand
10. Precisely execute
11. Adequately prepare
12. Properly assess
13. Diligently study
14. Methodically organize
15. Consistently perform
16. Deliberately plan
17. Intentionally deceive
18. Honestly admit
19. Sincerely apologize
20. Gently remind
21. Politely decline
22. Respectfully request
23. Bravely confront
24. Boldly challenge
25. Quietly observe
26. Loudly protest
27. Humbly accept
28. Confidently assert
29. Patently explain
30. Casually mention
31. Secretly plot
32. Openly discuss
33. Actively participate
34. Freely express
35. Casually stroll
36. Seriously consider
37. Lightly touch
38. Aggressively pursue
39. Gracefully dance
40. Eagerly anticipate
41. Patiently wait
42. Impatiently rush
43. Anxiously await
44. Calmly meditate
45. Fiercely compete
46. Passionately advocate
47. Tactfully negotiate
48. Vigorously oppose
49. Quietly contemplate
50. Loudly celebrate