This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Friendship, Family & Relationships. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
child prodigy
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the child prodigy.
newborn baby
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the newborn baby.
friend for life
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the friend for life.
friendly smile
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the friendly smile.
childhood friends
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the childhood friends.
support a family
In a family gathering, the family will support a family.
circle of friends
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the circle of friends.
make friends
In a family gathering, the family will make friends.
girls’ night out the details
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the girls’ night out.
have a baby
In a family gathering, the family will have a baby.
within living memory
Within living memory, the town has changed beyond recognition.
provide moral support
In a family gathering, the family will provide moral support.
provide emotional support
In a family gathering, the family will provide emotional support.
gifted children
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the gifted children.
close friend
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the close friend.
close friends
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the close friends.
family gathering
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the family gathering.
low-income family
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the low-income family.
give the friend a good send-off
In a family gathering, the family will give the friend a good send-off.
cordial relations
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the cordial relations.
cool reception
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the cool reception.
complete stranger
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the complete stranger.
on bad terms
The former business partners remained on bad terms after the dispute.
not trust an inch
The journalist did not trust the politician an inch after the scandal.
firm friends
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the firm friends.
abuse trust
In a family gathering, the family will abuse trust.
warm smile
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the warm smile.
close confidant
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the close confidant.
lifelong friends
At a family gathering, the family gathering featured the lifelong friends.
maintain close ties
In a family gathering, the family will maintain close ties.