Collocations Be Place Put More English Vocabulary List
Understand English better by mastering fundamental collocations with be, place, put, get, and say.
7 topics89 words
States of Being (Be)26 words
to [be] joined in matrimonyphraseto commit to a lifelong partnership legally and ceremonially by getting married
to [be] worth a (try|shot)phraseto be deserving of an attempt or effort due to the potential benefits or positive outcomes
to [be] worlds apartphraseto be vastly different from each other in terms of opinions, attitude, etc.
to [be] all in {one's} headphraseto think or feel something in your mind, even though it might not be real or happening in the outside world
to [be] miles awayphraseto have no idea what is happening around one, particularly because one is preoccupied with something else
to [be] steps aheadphraseto be or perform better than someone in terms of progress, understanding, or achievement
to [be] steps behindphraseto fall behind someone in terms of progress or achievement
to [be] getting to [be] {sth}phraseto gradually change or develop toward a particular state or condition
to [be] under no [illusion]phraseto be fully aware of the truth or reality of a situation
to [be] kind of {sb}phraseused to express a mild acknowledgment of someone's considerate or generous action
to [be] made to be {sth}phraseto be destined or intended for a particular role or purpose
to [be] invested in {sth}phrasebe emotionally or financially committed and involved in something
to [be] {one's} departmentphraseto be responsible for something, showing a sense of authority in that area
to [be|feel] inclined (to|toward) {sth}phraseto have a tendency or preference for a particular thing
to [be|feel] inclined toward {sb}phraseto have a tendency to favor or support a particular person
to [be|feel] obligated {to do sth}phraseto have a responsibility to do a particular thing, especially due to legal or moral reasons
to [be|feel] obliged {to do sth}phraseto have a moral duty or be forced to do a particular thing, often due to legal reasons
to [be] implicated in {sth}phraseto be involved or connected with a criminal or harmful action or process
to [be|feel] attracted to {sb}phraseto feel a romantic or sexual interest toward a person
to [be|feel] attracted (to|by) {sth}phraseto have an interest or admiration toward a specific thing
to [be|get] snowed inphraseto trap someone or something in a building or area due to heavy snowfall
to [be] cast awayphraseto be left alone in an isolated location, such as a deserted island, as a result of a shipwreck
to [be] set against {sth}phraseto be opposed to something such as a particular idea, action, or situation
to [be] (thought|believed) {to do sth}phraseto be considered or regarded as having a certain characteristic or performing an action, often influenced by widespread belief or understanding
to [be] long on {sth}phraseto have a lot of a particular quality or attribute
to [be] wide of {sth}phraseto be far from a specified point or truth
Placement or Imposition (Place)9 words
to [place] a burden on {sb}phraseto impose a difficult or heavy responsibility, obligation, or hardship on an individual
to [place] a callphraseto make a phone call to someone
to [place] a demand on {sb/sth}phraseto require a certain level of performance, effort, or output from someone or something to meet a specific objective or standard
to [place] a depositphraseto give a sum of money as a prepayment or security to secure a reservation or purchase
to [place] a focus on {sth}phraseto direct attention toward a specific topic, aspect, or issue, making it a central point of consideration
to [place] a (restriction|limit) on {sb/sth}phraseto set a boundary or rule that prevents or controls certain actions, behaviors, or access
to [place] a value on {sth}phraseto determine or assign a specific worth or significance to something
to [place] an emphasis on {sth}phraseto give something special importance or attention
to [place] an orderphraseto request the purchase of goods or services from a business or supplier
Actions of Execution (Put)16 words
to [put] an end to {sth}phraseto cause something to stop or finish, often in a permanent way
to [put] in an appearancephraseto attend a particular event, gathering, or location, often for a short period of time
to [put] {sth} into practicephraseto apply a concept or idea in a real-life situation to test its effectiveness or gain experience in using it
to [put] {sb} on holdphraseto temporarily make someone wait during a phone call before resuming the conversation
to [put] {sth} on holdphraseto temporarily delay or pause an activity, project, or plan
to [put] {sb} on trialphraseto bring someone to a court of law to determine if they are guilty of a crime
to [put] {sth} on trialphraseto test or examine something to see if it works or is effective
to [put] on weightphraseto gain body mass or become heavier
to [put] a stop to {sth}phraseto make something stop or prevent it from happening, often in a temporary way
to [put] the clock forwardphraseto adjust the time on a clock by moving it ahead, often by one hour, to match the start of daylight saving time
to [put] the clock backphraseto adjust the time on a clock by moving it backward, often by one hour, to match the end of daylight saving time
to [put] {sb} up to {sth}phraseto encourage someone to do something foolish or inappropriate
to [put|throw] in {one's} two cents' worthphraseto share one's opinion on a topic that is under discussion
to [put] in {one's} two pennyworthphraseto express one's opinion, even if it is not asked for
to [put|get] {sth} into perspectivephraseto compare something, particularly one's ideas or problems, with those of someone else's in order to better understand, improve, or deal with them
to [put|get] {sth} out of perspectivephraseto make something seem less true or important by showing it in a misleading way
Condition or State (Get)15 words
to [get] a coldphraseto become infected with a viral illness, often characterized by symptoms such as a runny nose, cough, and congestion
to [get] a headachephraseto experience pain or discomfort in the head
to [get] a tanphraseto darken one's skin as a result of exposure to sunlight or other methods
to [get] changedphraseto take off what one is wearing and put on something else
to [get] dressedphraseto put on one's clothes
to [get] undressedphraseto remove one's clothes from one's body
to [get] into troublephraseto become involved in a problematic or difficult situation, often as a result of one's actions or decisions
to [get] marriedphraseto legally become someone's wife or husband
to [get] {one's} hair cutphraseto have one's hair shortened or styled by a hairdresser or barber
to [get] startedphraseto begin a particular task, activity, or process
to [get] {sth} straightphraseto understand something completely and clearly
to [get|take] a degreephraseto successfully complete the required studies and receive an academic qualification from a university or college
to [get] (anywhere|somewhere)phraseto make progress or achieve success, especially when facing difficulties or obstacles
to [get] nowherephraseto make no progress, achieve no results, or reach no favorable outcome in a particular situation or endeavor
to [get] to (thinking|wondering)phraseto begin considering a particular thought or idea
Vocalizing Thoughts (Say)5 words
to [say] a prayerphraseto communicate with a divine or spiritual entity to express thoughts, feelings, or requests, often as part of a religious practice
to [say] gracephraseto offer a short prayer before a meal, typically to express gratitude for the food
to [say] Massphraseto perform a religious ceremony in the Catholic tradition where bread and wine are blessed and shared as symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ
say what?interjectionused to express surprise, confusion, or disbelief in response to something that has been said
say no moresentenceused to indicate that one understands the situation or message without the need for further explanation
Information Sharing (Tell)5 words
to [tell] {one's} fortunephraseto use various methods, such as tarot cards or astrology, to predict or reveal information about a person's future
to [tell] {one's} futurephraseto make prediction about what may happen in a person's life based on mystical or supernatural methods
to [tell] the differencephraseto recognize the dissimilarities between two or more things
to [tell] the timephraseto determine and communicate the current hour and minute
tell you what {~noun}sentenceused to introduce or emphasize a point, opinion, idea, or suggestion
Captivity, Feelings, & Interactions (Hold)13 words
to [hold] {sb/sth} in contemptphraseto have a strong feeling of disrespect or disgust toward someone or something
to [hold] officephraseto occupy an official or formal position in a government, organization, or institution, typically for a specific term or period
to [hold] {sb/sth} accountablephraseto ensure that an individual takes responsibility for their actions and faces consequences for their behavior or performance
to [hold] prisonerphraseto keep someone in captivity against their will as a result of what they did
to [take|hold] hostagephraseto keep someone as a captive with the intention of making demands or taking advantage
to [hold] handsphraseto link hands with someone as an expression of affection, unity, or support
to [hold|take] captivephraseto keep someone confined or restrained, limiting their freedom of movement or action
to [hold] {one's} attentionphraseto maintain someone's focus, interest, or engagement
to [hold] it against {sb/sth}phraseto have a negative opinion about someone because of their actions in the past
to [hold] promisephraseto have the potential for future success or positive outcomes
to [hold] truephraseto remain valid or accurate over time or in various situations
to [hold] {sth} sacredphraseto regard something with great respect, honor, or devotion
to [hold] in high (regard|esteem)phraseto have a great amount of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone or something
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