Meaning of the word collocate in English
What does collocate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
collocate
US /ˈkɑː.lə.keɪt/
UK /ˈkɒl.ə.keɪt/
Verb
(of a word or expression) to occur regularly in combination with another word or words
Example:
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The verb 'commit' frequently collocates with 'crime' or 'mistake'.
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Certain adjectives tend to collocate with specific nouns.
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