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Common collocations with potential in American Collocation

potential noun uncountable

US /pəˈtenʃ(ə)l/

great

considerable
enormous
great
huge
immense
incredible
massive
tremendous
vast

There is enormous potential for the waterways to play a vital role in the regeneration of the city.

maximum

full
maximum

We aim to encourage every pupil to develop his or her full potential.

unlimited

infinite
limitless
unlimited

Every human life represents almost unlimited potential.

real

real
significant
true
undoubted

If they are not fit they cannot play to their full potential.

future

future
long-term

Increasing participation in the labour market will help to raise the economy’s long-term growth potential.

unused

unfulfilled
untapped

We should be more innovative with our marketing, as there is great untapped potential.

of people

human

The fulfilment of human potential is what all great schools should be aiming for.

of a particular type

academic
archaeological
comic
commercial
creative
destructive
economic
educational
expressive
productive
therapeutic

There is a need for workspaces that make the most of people’s creative potential.

to earn or make money

earning
export
investment
money-making
profit
revenue
yield

The right qualifications can make a big difference to your earning potential.

to grow

expansion
growth

We see our biggest growth potential in eastern Europe.

personal qualities

leadership
sporting

Candidates will have the chance to display their leadership potential.

have or show potential

demonstrate
have
offer
show

This is their chance to demonstrate academic potential.

I believe that I have the potential to make it big within the film industry.

use one’s potential

achieve
fulfil
reach
realize

Our aim is to ensure that every student realizes his or her full potential.

make the most of potential

develop
enhance
exploit
harness
increase
maximize
optimize
tap into
unleash
unlock
utilize

The task of harnessing the potential of all staff in the creative process is particularly difficult.

The strategy aims to maximise the development potential of areas of East London.

study potential

assess
consider
evaluate
examine
explore
investigate

We are exploring the potential of hand held devices with wireless internet facilities for staff and students.

recognize potential

appreciate
highlight
identify
identify
recognize
see
spot
understand

He recognized the potential for disaster was enormous.