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Common collocations with public in American Collocation

public noun

US /ˈpʌblɪk/

involve the public

engage
involve

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

inform
tell
warn

The police defended their decision not to inform the public of his escape.

ask the public for its opinion

ask
consult

The government actively seeks to consult the public on certain pieces of legislation.

protect the public

protect

What changes do you think should be made to the criminal justice system to protect the public better?

educate the public

educate

The campaign will be aimed at educating the public and informing MPs and other decision-makers.

work for the public

serve

Members of Congress would do well to remember that they are there to serve the public, not to dictate to us.

persuade the public

convince
persuade
urge

The nuclear industry has some serious work to do to convince the public that it can be trusted.

make the public feel less worried

assure
reassure

I’d like to reassure the public that they have nothing to fear.

give the public false information

deceive
misinform
mislead

The government has misled the public on this highly controversial issue.