Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with public in American Collocation
public
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
involve the public
Part of the Planning department’s role is to involve the public and enable them to have a say in what is being planned.
tell the public
The police defended their decision not to inform the public of his escape.
ask the public for its opinion
The government actively seeks to consult the public on certain pieces of legislation.
protect the public
What changes do you think should be made to the criminal justice system to protect the public better?
educate the public
The campaign will be aimed at educating the public and informing MPs and other decision-makers.
work for the public
Members of Congress would do well to remember that they are there to serve the public, not to dictate to us.
persuade the public
The nuclear industry has some serious work to do to convince the public that it can be trusted.
make the public feel less worried
I’d like to reassure the public that they have nothing to fear.
give the public false information
The government has misled the public on this highly controversial issue.