This lesson practises 50 C2 collocations on 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.
disaffected youth
The report highlighted problems among ____.
ample room
The new house has ____ for the whole family.
take up a lot of room
The new sofa will ____ in the living room.
childhood friends
They have remained ____ for over thirty years.
place great value on
Most parents ____ education.
not trust an inch
I would ____ after what happened.
regular update
The website provides a ____ on the situation.
watch verb
Please ____ the children while I am gone.
rekindle memories
The song helped ____ of childhood.
sentimental value
The old watch has great ____ for the family.
movable feast
The date of the festival is a ____.
worried sick
The parents were ____ about their missing child.
good manners
The children displayed excellent ____ at the table.
have a baby
They decided it was time to ____.
drum up support
The politician tried to ____ for the new law.
platonic relationships
They have always maintained ____.
propose a toast
The best man rose to ____.
stand verb
The building will ____ for another century.
disaffected youth
The report highlighted problems among ____.
set off a fire alarm
Someone accidentally managed to ____ during the event.
casual acquaintance
I only had a ____ with the new neighbour.
play a dirty trick
He tried to ____ on his colleague.
of income
The family relies on two sources ____.
abuse trust
He would never ____ of his long-time business partner.
develop a good relationship
It is important to ____ with clients.
gifted children
The school specialises in teaching ____.
severe blow
The news came as a ____ to the family.
girls' night out
The friends organised a regular ____.
break diplomatic relations
The country decided to ____ with its neighbour.
betray someone's trust
He would never ____ even under pressure.
a sense of
The experience left her with ____ achievement.
admit defeat
The candidate had to ____ after the final count.
relationship breaks down
Communication often fails when a ____.
firm friends
They have remained ____ since university.
friend for life
They have been ____ since childhood.
support a family
It is difficult to ____ on a single salary.
provide moral support
The family tried to ____ during the difficult time.
have a word with
I need to ____ the manager about the problem.
introduce a neighbourhood watch scheme
The community agreed to ____.
regular update
The website provides a ____ on the situation.
establish a good relationship
It is important to ____ with clients.
draw up a contract
The lawyers will ____ for the new partnership.
exchange pleasantries
The guests began by ____ before the main discussion.
implement a plan
The team finally managed to ____.
grumpy old man
The neighbour was described as a typical ____.
picturesque town
The visitors loved the ____.
to and fro
The children ran ____ across the playground all afternoon.
senior moment
He had a ____ and forgot the name.
clove of garlic
The recipe needs one ____.
movable feast
The date of the festival is a ____.