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Common collocations with intelligence in American Collocation

intelligence noun uncountable

US /ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/

low/average/high

above-average
average
high
low
superior

Most children with epilepsy are of average intelligence.

great

considerable
great

She’s a writer of great intelligence and vitality.

types of intelligence

emotional
human
innate
interpersonal
intrapersonal

What, if anything, is meant by ‘emotional intelligence’?

have or show intelligence

possess
show

Why do human beings possess intelligence so superior to that of our nearest relatives?

use your intelligence

apply
use

Try and teach children to use their intelligence.

insult someone’s intelligence

insult
underestimate

This report insults the intelligence of the public.

measure someone’s intelligence

measure

IQ or Intelligence Quotient is an attempt to measure intelligence.

lack intelligence

lack

He much resembled his father, but lacked his sharp intelligence.

get intelligence

collect
gain
gather
obtain
receive

They had received little intelligence that such an attack would take place.

provide or share intelligence

disseminate
provide
share

Russia can give the US a great deal of help by sharing intelligence on terrorist groups.