Collocations With Other Verbs - Emotions, Reactions, & Relationships

Explore English collocations for expressing emotions, reactions, and relationships, including "mean well" and "play a blinder".

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Collocations With Other Verbs

to enter a state of deep unconsciousness from which a person cannot be easily awakened

Ex: The doctor explained the risks of surgery , including the possibility of falling into a coma .

to press one's teeth against the lip as a reaction to emotion, pain, or to prevent oneself from saying something

Ex: The child bit his lip to keep from crying after falling down .

to have good intentions, with the desire to do something positive or helpful, even if the results may not align with those intentions

Ex: The parents meant well when they gave their child advice , even if it was n't what the child wanted to hear .

to quickly come to the aid or support of another person when they are under attack, criticism, or facing a difficult situation

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to tolerate the presence of someone or something one dislikes very much

Ex: John could n't stand the sight of his rude coworker any longer .

to share similarities in appearance, characteristics, or qualities

Ex: The newly discovered species bears a resemblance to a previously known but extinct animal .

to earn confidence and belief from another person in one's honesty, reliability, and intentions

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to start loving someone deeply

Ex: The couple fell in love during a summer vacation in Italy .

to entertain someone with generous or luxurious food and drink

Ex: They wined and dined the visiting officials all evening .

to perform exceptionally well or brilliantly in a specific situation or task

Ex: Despite the challenging conditions , the golfer played a blinder and won the tournament .

to make a formal vow to get married to someone

Ex: As they exchanged rings , they symbolically plighted their troth , sealing their commitment to each other .

to feel one has enough energy and mental capacity to be able to do something

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used to express intense emotional states like amusement, embarrassment, shame, etc. that one is going through

Ex: He 'll die of shock when he hears the news .

to direct one's focus or concentration toward something specific

Ex: The teacher used a bell to signal when it was time for the students to turn their attention back to their desks .

to attract or receive attention, often by means of effort, achievement, or significance

Ex: The controversial remarks made by the politician quickly garnered attention from the media .