ACT English and World Knowledge - Useful Collocations

to cause severe destruction, chaos, or disorder

to devise or create a scheme, often one that is secretive or mischievous

to maintain financial stability or solvency

to establish the necessary foundation or preparation for a future project, plan, or idea

to start something new and innovative that sets an example or leads to significant advancements in a particular field or industry

to raise doubts about the validity, truthfulness, or reliability of something

to increase knowledge or understanding about a particular issue, cause, or topic

to bring up a topic or issue for discussion or consideration

to consider something appropriate or suitable according to one's own judgment

to direct one's focus or concentration toward something specific

to concentrate or focus on a particular task or subject

to enjoy the positive outcomes or advantages resulting from one's efforts or actions

to have the potential for future success or positive outcomes

to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings

the form or means through which ideas, emotions, or artistic creativity are conveyed or communicated

in a state in which the correct musical sound is not played or sung

to express or bring attention to worries, doubts, or objections regarding a specific issue, situation, or decision

the human eye unaided by any optical device, used for observing objects and details directly

to make progress or advance in a significant way

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

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

to show respect or recognition to someone or something

to experience a loss or failure in a competitive or confrontational situation

to regard something with great respect, honor, or devotion

to use something such as power or influence that one has in order to achieve a particular result

to assign or instruct someone to start working on a specific task or job

to form and express an opinion or decision about someone or something, often in a critical manner

to earn an amount of money that enables one to support oneself and pay for one's needs

to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

to come to a decision or judgment after considering evidence, arguments, or facts

extremely frightened to the point of being unable to move or react

to stay strong when faced with problems or criticism and ultimately surpass them

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

to gradually increase the strength, force, or speed of an activity or process

to give support or credibility to a belief, theory, or statement

to have a moral duty or be forced to do a particular thing, often due to legal reasons

to formally or officially provide a cautionary notice or advice regarding a potential danger, threat, or undesirable outcome

to be filled with a specific quality, flavor, etc.

to create uncertainty or skepticism by questioning the truth or validity of something

to fulfill expectations or standards set by oneself or others

to reach a decision, understanding, or conclusion after consideration or discussion