Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with outlet in American Collocation
outlet
noun
countable
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈaʊtˌlet/
find an outlet
find
His anger and hatred had been brewing for twenty-five years and now it had found an outlet.
want an outlet
need
seek
These young men seek an outlet for their aggression.
be an outlet
act as
be
provide (someone with)
Music provides an invaluable outlet for safe expression of feelings and emotions.
anger
aggression
anger
frustration
Most games simply act as an outlet for our frustrations.
creativity
creativity
self-expression
talent
Rapping can be an excellent outlet for self-expression.
energy or enthusiasm
energy
passion
Young people need an organisation that provides adequate outlets for their energies.
feelings
emotion
feelings
instinct
Laughter provides a harmless outlet for these negative emotions.