Collocations (Advanced Academic)

## Advanced Collocations and Word Combinations: Word List and Examples Learn C1-level verb-noun collocations that native speakers use naturally in formal and academic English. ### Word List **draw a conclusion**, **reach a consensus**, **pose a threat**, **exert influence**, **yield results**, **forge an alliance**, **harbor doubts**, **instill confidence**, **inflict damage**, **convey a message**, **deliver a verdict**, **impose restrictions**, **issue a warning**, **adopt a stance**, **foster growth**, **undergo a transformation**, **uphold a principle**, **breach a contract**, **garner support**, **curb enthusiasm**, **warrant attention**, **entail consequences**, **stem from**, **give rise to**, **pave the way for**, **shed light on**, **come into effect**, **take precedence**, **bear the brunt of**, **strike a balance**, **set a precedent**, **raise concerns**, **voice an opinion**, **hold accountable**, **meet a deadline**, **seize an opportunity**, **waive a fee**, **mitigate risk**, **allocate resources**, **spark controversy**. Examples: The evidence allowed investigators to draw a firm conclusion. After hours of debate, the committee finally reached a consensus. The new policy came into effect last month. The scandal sparked controversy across the country. Remember: collocations are word pairs (usually verb + noun) that native speakers use together habitually — «exert influence» sounds natural, but «apply influence» does not, even though both verbs seem similar in meaning.