collocate
UK/ˈkɔləkeit/US/'kɒlәkeit/
C2
Definitions
v.
(of words) To occur together regularly in a way that sounds natural.
（词语）（习惯性地）搭配使用。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcol- (together) + loc (place) + -ate = 'to be placed together.' The verb behind collocation: words that collocate sit next to each other naturally.
Root loc still carries 37 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.collocate with与……搭配
Example Sentences
- 1.
"Strong" collocates with "coffee," but "powerful" does not.