COLLOCATIONS WITH GET, MAKE, DO AND TAKE

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What is a collocation?

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A collocation is a combination of words that are commonly used together in a language, creating a natural-sounding phrase.

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Collocation with 'make' for creating friendships.

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MAKE friends: To establish a friendship with someone.

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Collocation with 'get' for initiating actions.

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GET started: To begin or commence an activity.

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Collocation with 'do' for causing negative effects.

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DO harm: To cause injury or damage.

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Collocation with 'do' for completing assignments.

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DO your homework: To complete assigned schoolwork.

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Collocation with 'make' for acquiring wealth.

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MAKE a fortune: To earn a large amount of money.

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Collocation with 'take' for receiving responsibility.

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TAKE responsibility: To accept accountability for something.

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Collocation with 'get' for achieving a state.

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GET tired: To reach a state of fatigue.

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Collocation with 'make' for creating a decision.

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MAKE a decision: To choose or select an option after consideration.

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Collocation with 'do' for performing tasks.

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DO a task: To carry out or execute a specific job.