Common Verb Collocations in English. There are certain verbs that always go with certain nouns. We call this a collocation.
Verb Collocations in English
Here is the full list of verb collocations in English:
Verb Collocations List
Collocations with HAVE
- Have a bath
- Have a drink
- Have a good time
- Have a haircut
- Have a holiday
- Have a problem
- Have a relationship
- Have a rest
- Have lunch
- Have sympathy
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Collocations with TAKE
- Take a break
- Take a chance
- Take a look
- Take a rest
- Take a seat
- Take a taxi
- Take an exam
- Take notes
- Take someone’s place
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Collocations with PAY
- Pay a fine
- Pay attention
- Pay by credit card
- Pay cash
- Pay interest
- Pay someone a compliment
- Pay someone a visit
- Pay the bill
- Pay the price
- Pay your respects
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Collocations with COME
- Come close
- Come complete with
- Come early
- Come first
- Come into view
- Come last
- Come late
- Come on time
- Come prepared
- Come right back
- Come second
- Come to a compromise
- Come to a decision
- Come to an agreement
- Come to an end
- Come to a standstill
- Come to terms with
- Come to a total of
- Come under attack
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Collocations with DO
- Do business
- Do nothing
- Do someone a favor
- Do the cooking
- Do the washing up
- Do your best
- Do your hair
- Do your homework
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Collocations with BREAK
- Break a leg
- Break a habit
- Break a record
- Break a promise
- Break a window
- Break someone’s heart
- Break the ice
- Break the law
- Break the news to someone
- Break the rules
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Collocations with SAVE
- Save electricity
- Save energy
- Save money
- Save one’s strength
- Save someone a seat
- Save someone’s life
- Save something
- Save space
- Save time
- Save yourself the trouble
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Collocations with GO
- Go abroad
- Go astray
- Go bad
- Go bald
- Go bankrupt
- Go blind
- Go crazy
- Go dark
- Go deaf
- Go fishing
- Go mad
- Go missing
- Go on foot
- Go online
- Go out of business
- Go overseas
- Go quiet
- Go sailing
- Go to war
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Collocations with MAKE
- Make a difference
- Make a mess
- Make a mistake
- Make a noise
- Make an effort
- Make furniture
- Make money
- Make progress
- Make room
- Make trouble
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Collocations with CATCH
- Catch a ball
- Catch a bus
- Catch a chill
- Catch a cold
- Catch a thief
- Catch fire
- Catch sight of
- Catch someone’s attention
- Catch someone’s eye
- Catch the flu
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Collocations with KEEP
- Keep a diary
- Keep a promise
- Keep a secret
- Keep an appointment
- Keep calm
- Keep control
- Keep in touch
- Keep quite
- Keep someone’s place
- Keep the change
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Collocations with GET
- Get a job
- Get angry
- Get a shock
- Get divorced
- Get drunk
- Get frightened
- Get home
- Get lost
- Get married
- Get nowhere
- Get permission
- Get pregnant
- Get ready
- Get started
- Get the impression
- Get the message
- Get the sack
- Get upset
- Get wet
- Get worried
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Common Verb Collocations List.
Rajaraman
Friday 1st of January 2021
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ali muhammad
Saturday 21st of November 2020
Excellent
Massimiliano
Saturday 25th of July 2020
Very useful
bakary Sonko
Sunday 31st of May 2020
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rathnathilaka
Saturday 22nd of June 2019
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