Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with power in American Collocation
power
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
great
The UN has immense power; they can send troops anywhere in the world.
supernatural or magic
Prospero’s magical powers allow him to take control of the island.
of a particular type
This is an abuse of political power.
to do a particular thing
The system is less democratic because decision-making powers are held by one person.
have power
A mother has power over her child.
use power
In a democracy, judges must be able to exercise their judical powers independently.
give power
The Act conferred power on the authorities to prohibit public gatherings.
get power
He seized power in a bloody coup.
lose or lack power
Those who lack power are often silenced.
share or give away power
Central government refuses to devolve power to local government because it thinks it is inefficient.
increase power
Our aim is to increase people’s power over their own lives.
reduce power
He failed in his attempt to curb the power of the Church.