Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with picture in American Collocation
picture
noun
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
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
clear
We can provide a clear picture of your financial performance.
general
The overall picture is therefore rather bleak for the American armed forces.
including many details
The film presents a comprehensive picture of life in China.
including all details
Be careful when comparing the performance of individual schools based only on these results – they don’t give you the full picture.
not correct
Official figures can sometimes give a distorted picture.
correct
If you want an accurate picture of just how evil and deceived he was, read this book.
showing that a situation is not good
The report paints a gloomy picture of the organization’s current position.
showing that a situation is good
It was an upbeat presentation which painted a positive picture for the future.
in your own mind
Mental pictures rarely match the reality.
give a picture
History however paints a different picture of the reasons behind the wall’s existence.
The book presents an accurate picture of rural life.
get a picture
If they come and speak to me, it will help me to build a wider picture of what is happening.
make a picture complete
The property is newly furnished, and the log fire completes the picture of a tranquil and picturesque holiday home.