Comprehensive Guide to English Collocations: High School Graduation Exam Preparation

Collocations with MAKE

make a mistake: To commit an error (phạm sai lầm).
make an excuse: To offer a reason to justify a fault or action (bào chữa, đưa ra lý do).
make an offer: To propose a deal or bit (đưa ra đề nghị).
make a profit: To earn more money than is spent (kiếm lợi nhuận).
make a loss: To lose money in a business or transaction (thua lỗ).
make a living: To earn enough money to live on (kiếm sống).
make a will: To create a legal document specifying how property is to be distributed after death (lập di chúc).
make an attempt: To try to do something (nỗ lực).
make room: To create or clear a space for someone or something (nhường chỗ).
make sense: To be intelligible, logical, or justifiable (có nghĩa, hợp lý).
make a speech: To deliver a formal address to an audience (đọc bài phát biểu).
make ends meet: To earn enough money to pay for the essentials of life (kiếm đủ sống).
make arrangements: To plan or prepare for a future event (sắp xếp, chuẩn bị).
make a confession: To admit to a crime or mistake (thú nhận, tự thú).
make a reservation: To book a space or service in advance (đặt chỗ).
make a sacrifice: To give up something valuable for the sake of other considerations (hy sinh).
make a demand: To ask for something forcefully (đòi hỏi, yêu cầu).
make a fortune: To acquire a large amount of money or wealth (làm giàu).
make a fuss: To complain or show unnecessary excitement about a small matter (làm ầm ĩ).

Collocations with DO

do a favour: To perform a kind or helpful act for someone (làm ơn, giúp đỡ).
do damage: To cause physical harm or negative effects (gây thiệt hại).
do justice to: To treat or represent something/someone with appropriate fairness or respect (thể hiện đúng giá trị).
do wonders: To have a very beneficial effect (phát huy hiệu quả kỳ diệu).
do the dishes: To wash the plates, cups, and cutlery (rửa bát đĩa).
do the trick: To achieve the desired result or solve a problem (giải quyết được vấn đề).
do without: To manage or survive without a particular thing (sống mà không cần đến).
do a deal: To make a business arrangement or agreement (thực hiện một thỏa thuận).

Collocations with TAKE

take part in: To participate in an activity or event (tham gia vào).
take place: To happen or occur (xảy ra, diễn ra).
take turns: To do something one after another in order (thay phiên nhau).
take a stand: To publicly express a firm opinion or position (thể hiện lập trường).
take into account: To consider something when judging a situation (xem xét đến).
take measures: To take specific actions to achieve a goal or solve a problem (thực hiện biện pháp).
take the initiative: To take the first step or lead in an action (chủ động tiên phong).
take effect: To begin to produce results or become valid (có hiệu lực).
take care of: To look after or be responsible for someone or something (chăm sóc, lo liệu).
take for granted: To fail to properly appreciate someone or something because they are always available (xem là hiển hiện).

Collocations with ACHIEVE

achieve success: To reach a desired level of accomplishment (đạt được thành công).
achieve balance: To reach a steady or proportionate state (đạt được sự cân bằng).
achieve results: To produce expected outcomes (đạt được kết quả).
achieve recognition: To gain acknowledgement from others (được công nhận).
achieve independence: To gain freedom from outside control (đạt được sự độc lập).
achieve a breakthrough: To make a sudden or significant discovery or development (đạt được bước đột phá).
achieve harmony: To reach a state of peaceful agreement (đạt được sự hòa hợp).
achieve ambitions: To successfully reach one's goals or dreams (thực hiện hoài bão).

Collocations with RAISE, BUILD, and REACH

raise funds: To collect money for a specific purpose, usually charity (gây quỹ).
raise standards: To increase the quality or level required for something (nâng cao tiêu chuẩn).
raise a concern: To mention something that is worrying (nêu lên mối lo ngại).
raise hopes: To make someone feel more optimistic (nuôi dưỡng hy vọng).
build momentum: To increase the rate of development or progress (tạo đà, lấy đà).
build a reputation: To establish a specific public image over time (xây dựng danh tiếng).
build confidence: To increase a sense of self-assurance (xây dựng sự tự tin).
reach a conclusion: To arrive at a final decision or judgment (đi đến kết luận).
reach an agreement: To come to a mutual understanding or settlement (đạt được thỏa thuận).
reach a compromise: To settle a dispute by mutual concession (đạt được sự thỏa hiệp).
reach a target: To successfully hit a specific goal or mark (đạt được mục tiêu).
reach potential: To achieve the maximum level of capability (phát huy hết tiềm năng).