Collocations Make Take Have English Vocabulary List
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10 topics238 words
Actions & Behavior (Make)44 words
to [make] a break forphraseto attempt to escape quickly or suddenly from a situation or place
to [make] a contributionphraseto provide assistance, support, or something valuable to a cause, organization, or effort
to [make] a discoveryphraseto find or identify something new or previously unknown, often through research, exploration, or investigation
to [make] a fussphraseto react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something
to [make] a habit ofphraseto regularly or repeatedly do something as part of one's routine or behavior
to [make] a journeyphraseto travel from one place to another, often involving a significant distance
to [make] a movephraseto start to leave a place to get to somewhere else
to [make] a notephraseto record or write down something for the purpose of remembering it or referring to it later
to [make] a pointphraseto emphasize, express, or communicate a specific idea or argument
to [make] a promisephraseto commit to doing something in the future
to [make] a requestphraseto ask for something or express a desire for someone to do something
to [make] a reservationphraseto secure a place, seat, or accommodation in advance
to [make] a standphraseto take action to support or defend a position or opinion
to [make] a suggestionphraseto propose a course of action for consideration
to [make] a visitphraseto go to a place or location, typically for a short period, to see someone or something
to [make] a wishphraseto express a desire for something to happen, often done before blowing out candles on a birthday cake
to [make] an appointmentphraseto set a specific time for a meeting, event, or service
to [make] an arrangementphraseto organize something, often involving agreements or preparations
to [make] an attemptphraseto try to do something, especially when the outcome is uncertain
to [make] an effortphraseto try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult
to [make] an escapephraseto successfully free oneself from a place or situation, often involving danger or confinement
to [make] an exceptionphraseto treat a specific case differently from the usual rule or practice
to [make] a calculationphraseto determine a value through mathematical means
to [make] a chargephraseto apply a cost for a product, service, or transaction
to [make] {sth} clearphraseto explain something in a way that is easy to understand
to [make] fun of {sb/sth}phraseto ridicule someone or something in a teasing or humorous manner
to [make] {sth} easyphraseto simplify a task or situation to make it more manageable
to [make] sensephraseto be understandable in a way that is reasonable
to [make] {sth} workphraseto ensure that a system, device, or plan functions as intended
to [make] surephraseto take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged
to [make] the bedphraseto arrange the bedding and pillows of a bed neatly, typically after waking up
to [make] timephraseto set aside a period for a specific activity or purpose despite a busy schedule or other commitments
to [make] troublephraseto intentionally cause problems or difficulties
to [make] a firephraseto create flames for warmth or cooking by using various materials
to [make] marriagephraseto formally agree to be married to someone
to [make] dophraseto manage to continue doing something with only few available means or resources
to [make] (matters|things) worsephraseto do something that makes an already bad situation worse
to [make] a mistakephraseto perform an action that is incorrect or unintended, often resulting in an error or oversight
to [make] a messphraseto create disorder or untidiness in a particular area or environment
to [make] a noisephraseto create unwanted, unpleasant, or loud sounds
to [make] warphraseto use military forces and weapons to fight against nations, groups, or individuals
to [make|win] {num} placephraseto achieve a specific ranking in a competition or event
to [make] a bookingphraseto arrange or schedule something in advance, such as a ticket. place, or service
make a movephraseto take action in order to achieve something
Feelings & Interaction (Make)37 words
to [make] a (phone) callphraseto use a telephone or other communication device to start a phone conversation with someone
to [make] a choicephraseto select one option or decision from several available alternatives or possibilities
to [make] a commentphraseto express an opinion, remark, or statement about a particular topic, issue, or situation
to [make] a complaintphraseto express dissatisfaction or criticism about something
to [make] a confessionphraseto admit or acknowledge one's wrongdoing, guilt, or a personal secret, typically to another person or authority
to [make] a decisionphraseto create or choose a course of action from various options after considering the available information and potential consequences
to [make] a demandphraseto request something firmly or forcefully
to [make] a fool (out|) of {oneself}phraseto embarrass oneself through foolish or silly actions, resulting in a loss of dignity or being perceived as ridiculous
to [make] a fool (out|) of {sb}phraseto do something to make someone appear silly or foolish
to [make] an enemyphraseto do something that causes someone to dislike or be angry with you, often leading to a strained relationship
to [make] lovephraseto engage in a sexual or intimate act with a romantic partner
to [make] {one's} acquaintancephraseto meet and become familiar with someone, often during a formal or initial introduction
to [make] {one's} mindphraseto reach a decision or come to a conclusion after careful consideration and thought
to [make] peacephraseto stop fighting with someone and become friendly with them
to [make] an admissionphraseto acknowledge a fact or truth, often related to one's actions, beliefs, or circumstances
to [make] a jokephraseto tell a humorous story, anecdote, or statement with the intent to amuse others
to [make] a joke (out|) of {sb/sth}phraseto ridicule a subject or person using humor, often in a way that makes it seem less serious
to [make] {sb} (sad|unhappy|upset)phraseto cause a negative emotional state or distress in another person
to [make] an enquiryphraseto ask a question or seek information about something
to [make] {sb} (angry|furious|annoyed)phraseto cause someone to feel very angry or bothered
to [make] friends with {sb}phraseto build a positive relationship with a specific person, often by spending time together and getting to know each other
to [make] a gesturephraseto communicate or express something using physical movements, often without words
to [make] a predictionphraseto make an educated guess about a future event or outcome
to [make] a proposalphraseto suggest an idea, plan, or course of action, often with the intention of seeking approval, support, or collaboration from others
to [make] a remarkphraseto comment or express an opinion or observation, often in a casual or brief manner
to [make] a soundphraseto produce noise or a specific auditory sensation
to [make] a speechphraseto deliver a formal or informal talk in front of others, often about a specific topic or idea
to [make] a statementphraseto express a thought, opinion, or fact, often in a clear and direct manner
to [make] a threatphraseto communicate an intent to harm or cause damage, often to intimidate someone
to [make] an allusionphraseto reference or mention something indirectly to add depth or meaning to a statement or conversation
to [make] an inquiryphraseto conduct a formal or official investigation or examination, often involving a detailed or systematic process
to [make] an observationphraseto notice or remark on something based on what one perceives or witnesses
to [make] contactphraseto connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings
to [make] a (big|) thing (out|) of {sth}phraseto make something appear much more important or serious than it actually is
to [make] {sb} (happy|glad|cheerful)phraseto bring joy, satisfaction, or a positive emotional state to another person
to [make] (a|the) differencephraseto have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something
to [make] an impressionphraseto create a memorable or lasting effect on someone or something
Improvements, Finance, & Excuses (Make)22 words
to [make] a bidphraseto suggest a certain amount of money for an item or service, typically in an auction or sale
to [make] a contractphraseto create a legal agreement between parties by specifying terms and obligations
to [make] a dealphraseto reach an agreement with someone, often involving an exchange of terms, goods, or services that both parties agree on
to [make] a fortunephraseto accumulate a large amount of wealth or money through one's own efforts, often through business ventures or investments
to [make] a livingphraseto earn an amount of money that enables one to support oneself and pay for one's needs
to [make] a paymentphraseto give money or transfer funds to pay a bill or settle a debt
to [make] a profitphraseto earn more money than what was initially spent or invested
to [make] moneyphraseto earn income through various means, such as employment, investments, business activities, etc.
to [make] an offerphraseto present a proposal or suggestion for consideration or acceptance, often in a business or negotiation context
to [make] an agreementphraseto reach a mutual understanding or formal arrangement between parties, often involving terms, conditions, or commitments
to [make] a changephraseto modify something with the intention of improving it
to [make] a recoveryphraseto regain one's health or well-being after a illness or challenging situation
to [make] amendsphraseto take actions to repair a relationship or correct a mistake
to [make] an improvementphraseto enhance the quality, condition, or performance of something
to [make] progressphraseto improve or get closer to a particular goal
to [make] roomphraseto create or allow space for something or someone, often by rearranging or clearing an area
to [make] {sb} believephraseto persuade or influence someone to accept or have faith in a particular idea, statement, or concept
to [make] an excusephraseto give a reason or explanation to avoid doing something or to explain a mistake or failure
to [make] an appearancephraseto attend or show up at a specific event, gathering, or location, often in order to be seen or participate in something
to [make|raise] an objectionphraseto express disapproval or disagreement, especially formally or in a discussion
to [make] an apologyphraseto express regret, acknowledge wrongdoing, and seek forgiveness from someone for a mistake, offense, or wrongdoing
to [make] stridesphraseto make progress or advance in a significant way
Participation & Situational Actions (Take)29 words
to [take] a chancephraseto undertake an action, often involving risk or uncertainty
to [take] a riskphraseto decide to do something that may result in something unpleasant or dangerous
to [take] advantage of {sth}phraseto use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner
to [take] advantage of {sb}phraseto unfairly use or manipulate another person for one's own benefit, often in a selfish or deceitful manner
to [take] {one's} advicephraseto listen to and follow the guidance or suggestions offered by another person
to [take] a (test|exam)phraseto participate in and complete an examination or assessment
to [take] care of {sb/sth}phraseto look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met
to [take] coverphraseto seek or find shelter or protection during a dangerous or threatening situation
to [take] delight inphraseto experience great pleasure, satisfaction, or joy from something
to [take] effectphrase(of an action, process, or change) to begin to produce the intended results or outcome
to [take] exceptionphraseto strongly disagree or object to something because it is offensive or incorrect
to [take] heartphraseto find encouragement or hope in a challenging situation
to [take] issuephraseto argue or disagree with someone over something
to [take] it easyphraseto try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest
to [take] a notephraseto write down or record information, typically in a brief or concise form, to remember it or refer to it later
to [take] noticephraseto become aware of someone or something and pay them attention
to [take] partphraseto participate in something, such as an event or activity
to [take] placephraseto occur at a specific time or location
to [take] {one's} placephraseto assume someone's role, position, or responsibilities
to [take] pride in {sb/sth}phraseto feel a strong sense of happiness and satisfaction because of someone's achievements or something's qualities
to [take] priorityphraseto be considered as more urgent or significant than something else
to [take] the fieldphrase(of a sports team or individual player) to enter the playing area or arena to begin a game or match
to [take] the offerphraseto agree to or accept a proposal, opportunity, or arrangement
take advantage of somethingphraseto use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner
take advantage of somethingphraseto make use of a situation, opportunity, or resource in a way that benefits oneself or achieves a desired outcome
take care of somebody or somethingphraseto look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met
take care of somebody or somethingphraseto deal with a task, problem, etc.
take effectphrase(of an action, process, or change) to begin to produce the intended results or outcome
take effectphrase(of a rule, law, or policy) to officially become valid and enforceable
Physical Actions (Take)21 words
to [take] actionphraseto do something in response to a particular situation, often to address a problem or achieve a goal
to [take] a bathphraseto wash the body in a tub filled with water
to [take] a bitephraseto eat a portion of food by cutting it or tearing it with the teeth
to [take] a bowphraseto show appreciation for applause or recognition by lowering one's head or upper body, typically after a performance or achievement
to [take] a callphraseto answer an incoming phone call
to [take] exercisephraseto engage in physical activity, typically for the purpose of improving one's fitness, health, or overall well-being
to [take] a lookphraseto view or examine something briefly or casually
to [take] a seatphraseto sit down or assume a sitting position
to [take] a showerphraseto wash the body using a flow of water from a showerhead
to [take] a sipphraseto drink a small amount of liquid
to [take] a stepphraseto make progress or take action toward achieving something
to [take] a walkphraseto go outside and move on one's feet for pleasure or exercise
to [take] a sideswipe from {sb}phraseto receive an unexpected and often indirect criticism or insult
to [take] a sideswipe at {sb/sth}phraseto direct an insult or criticism toward someone or something, often in an indirect manner
to [take] a flightphraseto board an aircraft and travel from one place to another
to [take] a turnphraseto change one's direction while traveling, walking, or navigating a path
to [take] the trickphrase(in card games such as bridge and Spades) to win a round by playing the highest-value card among those played by all participants in that round
to [take] the wicketphrase(of a bowler in cricket) to successfully get a batsman out
to [take] the pitchphrase(of a batter in baseball or softball) to let the thrown ball go by without attempting to hit it
to [take|have] a ridephraseto travel a distance, typically in a vehicle, such as a car, bicycle, or train
take a stepphraseto move one foot forward or to change one's position by moving one's feet
Non-Physical Actions (Take)20 words
to [take] a napphraseto rest or sleep for a short period of time during the day
to [take] a (class|course)phraseto enroll and participate in an educational program or lesson
to [take] a decisionphraseto choose from existing options or alternatives
to [take] a holidayphraseto go on vacation or take time off from work or daily activities to relax and enjoy leisure activities
to [take] a lessonphraseto learn or improve a skill through a class or guidance
to [take] a picturephraseto use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone
to [take] a restphraseto temporarily stop physical or mental activity in order to relax and regain energy
to [take] a surveyphraseto respond to a series of questions designed to gather information, opinions, or feedback on a specific topic or subject
to [take] a breakphraseto stop working or doing an activity temporarily in order to rest, relax, etc.
to [take] a tripphraseto go on a journey for enjoyment or exploration
to [take] {sb/sth} to courtphraseto start a legal process against someone or something to resolve a dispute
to [take] turnsphraseto share opportunities or responsibilities with others in a fair and orderly manner
to [take] a (stand|stance)phraseto firmly hold a position or opinion on an issue, often for moral, ethical, or social reasons
to [take] a guessphraseto make a rough estimate or prediction, especially when one does not have complete or precise information
to [take|have] a ganderphraseto look at something for a brief time
take it or leave itsentenceused to show that one does not care if one's offer is accepted or rejected one will not negotiate further
to [take] a tumblephraseto experience a sudden setback, failure, or decline
to [take] libertiesphraseto act in a way that is overly familiar or inappropriate without permission or proper authority
to [take] time (off|out)phraseto not go to work or school for a certain period of time to take care of personal matters or recharge one's energy and focus
to [take] out a loanphraseto borrow money from a bank or financial institution that must be paid back, usually with an extra amount added
Time, Responsibility or Body (Take)11 words
to [take] {sb/sth} seriouslyphraseto consider someone or something as important or deserving of attention
to [take] the flankphraseto position oneself or others on the side of a group for protection or a strategic advantage, typically in a military context
to [take] the timephraseto set aside a portion of time for a specific activity, task, or purpose
to [take] {one's} timephraseto spend as much as time one needs on doing something without hurrying
to [take] timephraseto need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved
to [take] a whilephraseto require a period of time to happen, be completed, or do something
to [take] agesphraseto require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary
to [take] drugsphraseto consume or use illegal substances, such as heroin or cocaine, by the use of mouth, injection, or inhalation
to [take] chargephraseto assume control or responsibility for something or someone
to [take] a complaintphraseto accept or receive an expression of dissatisfaction or criticism from a customer, client, etc. regarding a product, service, or experience
to [take] lightlyphraseto not treat a situation or problem with the seriousness or importance it deserves
Daily Life (Have)23 words
to [have] a bitephraseto eat a small amount of food, often as a quick snack or to taste it
to [have] a breakphraseto stop working or doing an activity temporarily in order to rest, relax, or recharge
to [have] a chatphraseto engage in a conversation, typically a casual and friendly one
to [have] a conversationphraseto engage in an exchange of thoughts, ideas, or words with one or more people
to [have] a dancephraseto engage in the act of dancing, typically at a social gathering or event with music
to [have] a discussionphraseto talk about a specific topic or issue with others
to [have] a drinkphraseto consume an alcoholic beverage
to [have] a laughphraseto share moments of humor and laughter with others
to [have] a listenphraseto take a moment to listen to something, such as music, a recording, or someone speaking
to [have] a lookphraseto briefly or casually turn one's eyes toward something, typically to see, inspect, or observe it
to [have] a partyphraseto host or organize a social gathering or celebration with friends, family, or acquaintances
to [have] a sandwichphraseto eat a meal or snack made by placing ingredients between two slices of bread
to [have] a swimphraseto go swimming in a pool, lake, ocean, or another body of water
to [have] a talkphraseto engage in a conversation or discussion with others to communicate, share information, or address specific topics
to [have] a word with {sb}phraseto engage in a brief conversation or discussion with someone, often to convey a message, ask a question, or discuss a particular matter
to [have] breakfastphraseto eat a morning meal, which is typically the first meal of the day
to [have] coffeephraseto drink coffee, either alone or with others, often as a morning or afternoon beverage
to [have] a sniffphraseto smell something to check its scent
to [have] a snackphraseto eat a small portion of food, often between regular meals
to [have] a mealphraseto eat food during a regular eating time, like breakfast, lunch, or dinner
to [have] {oneself} {sth}phraseto enjoy something pleasurable, nice, or satisfying
to [have|keep] {sb/sth} up {one's} [sleeve]phraseto have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed
to [have] (everything|much|a lot) to (recommend|commend) itphraseto have many good qualities that makes one highly deserving of approval or praise
Health & Self-Care (Have)14 words
to [have] a coldphraseto be sick with symptoms like a runny nose, coughing, and a sore throat
to [have] a haircutphraseto get one's hair trimmed, styled, or changed by a hairdresser or barber
to [have] a lie downphraseto take a short break by resting on a flat surface, like a bed or sofa, to relax
to [have] a limpphraseto walk with difficulty, often due to pain or injury in one leg, making it harder to move normally
to [have] a massagephraseto get one's body rubbed and pressed by a skilled person to relax one's muscles and reduce tension
to [have] a napphraseto take a short, light sleep, typically during the day to rest and refresh
to [have] a restphraseto take a break or pause from physical or mental activity to relax
to [have] a seatphraseto sit down, often in a chair or on a suitable surface
to [have] a shavephraseto shorten or remove facial hair using a razor or other tools
to [have] a snoozephraseto take a short and light nap, often for a brief period to rest or refresh
to [have] a stretchphraseto perform movements that gently lengthen and relax one's muscles
to [have] a strokephraseto suddenly experience a medical condition where blood flow to the brain is disrupted, leading to various health issues
to [have] a (temperature|fever)phraseto experience an increased body heat, often as a sign of illness
to [have] a walkphraseto go outside and move on one's feet for pleasure or exercise
Life Events (Have)17 words
to [have] sexphraseto engage in sexual activities or intercourse with another person
to [have] peacephraseto experience a state of calm, quite, with conflict or disturbance
to [have] an examphraseto undergo a formal assessment or test to evaluate one's knowledge or skills in a particular subject or field
to [have] a vacationphraseto take time off from work or daily routines to relax and enjoy a break often in a different location
to [have] a tryphraseto attempt something often for the first time
to [have] a tripphraseto go on vacation, often for fun or exploration
to [have] a thinkphraseto think about something before making a decision
to [have] a runphraseto engage in a short session of running or jogging for exercise or leisure
to [have] a momentphraseto pause briefly or give a short period of time for a specific activity
to [have] a lecturephraseto attend or listen to an educational talk or presentation typically given by an expert or instructor
to [have] a journeyphraseto go on a trip, often to explore new places or experiences
to [have] a fightphraseto argue or physically confront someone in an angry or aggressive manner
to [have] a drillphraseto practice military activities or exercises to prepare for real-life situations
to [have] a disputephraseto engage in a disagreement or conflict with someone
to [have] a careerphraseto pursue a profession as a way of earning money
to [have] a babyphraseto give birth to a child
to [have] an easy timephraseto not experience difficulties while doing something
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