Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with prudent in American Collocation
prudent
adjective
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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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
very
We have approved what we believe to be a very prudent budget that will enable us to maintain an effective service.
fairly
The return to the idea of a transfer of emphasis from nuclear to conventional forces appears reasonably prudent.
in a particular way
You have a duty to ensure that the club’s business is operated in a financially prudent way.
course of action
Mr Soames agreed that this was a prudent course of action to take.
plan
The International Red Cross maintained a prudent policy of discreet diplomacy and aid.
decision
It’s often a prudent decision to invest no more than 25 per cent of your portfolio in the riskiest assets.
management
Through the prudent management of its finances in recent years, the College has been steadily improving its financial position.
financial behaviour
Prudent investment, notably in British and American railways, greatly increased his fortune.
method
And, in the light of recent experience, we have adopted a more prudent approach to forecasting income tax revenues.
planning
Time will tell what the results of this prudent planning will achieve.
use
There is now a conscious regard for protecting the environment through prudent use of energy.
advice
When out Christmas shopping the most prudent advice is to park in a well-lit, security-patrolled area.
level
The Minimum Wage was set at a cautious and prudent level so as not to undermine competitiveness.
be or seem prudent
It would seem prudent to spend money on technologies that have less harmful side effects.
think something prudent
It is considered prudent to control the kinds of development permitted in the vicinity of these installations.
be shown to be prudent
It may prove financially prudent to review your investments at this time.