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Common collocations with relation in American Collocation

relation noun

US /rɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

of a particular type

diplomatic
industrial

Blair had transformed Labour’s approach to industrial relations.

international

bilateral
foreign
international
transatlantic

Bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran deteriorate to the point of confrontation.

friendly

friendly
harmonious

The new approach of the Natural Law Party simultaneously strengthens sovereignty while promoting constructive and harmonious relations with all European nations.

getting worse

deteriorating
worsening

improve relations

cement
improve
promote
strengthen

This event aims to cement relations between Scotland and Catalunya.

create relations

establish
forge
foster

They were attempting to forge better relations between the trade unions and employers.

make relations worse

damage
sour
strain
worsen

But his rhetoric also soured traditional relations with the United States.

end relations

sever

Iraq was likely to sever all relations with Australia.

make relations good again

normalize
re-establish
restore
resume

We are exploring ways to normalize relations with China.

change relations

alter
transform

Some sociologists believe that the pirpose of learning is to transform social relations.