Definition

To appear together with other words in a specific way, often forming a common phrase or expression.

Example

In English, the word 'make' often collocates with 'a decision'.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how some words always seem to collocate together?

Yeah, like 'make a decision' instead of 'do a decision'.

Exactly! It’s interesting how language works that way.

Totally! It makes learning new phrases a bit easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To place words or phrases together in a way that is commonly accepted in a language.

Example

In English, we often collocate certain adjectives with specific nouns, like 'strong coffee' or 'heavy rain'.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we collocate words in our writing?

Yeah, it’s interesting how certain words just sound right together.

Exactly! I think learning to collocate them can really improve our vocabulary.

Root Explanation

Collocate → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "locare" (meaning to place). The word "collocate" means to place things together or in a specific arrangement.

Memory Tip

Think of placing things 'together' ('com-') in a specific 'place' ('locare') — that's what collocate means.

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