Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with talent in American Collocation
talent
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
US
/ˈtælənt/
great or unusual
amazing
considerable
exceptional
extraordinary
formidable
genuine
great
immense
incredible
obvious
outstanding
prodigious
rare
real
remarkable
undoubted
unique
Chris has an undoubted talent for choreography.
basic and natural
natural
raw
You find out about local classes where you can study acting and improve your natural talent.
not known about
hidden
Whatever kind of writer you want to be, we’ll help you to tap into your hidden talents.
of a particular type
acting
artistic
comic
creative
entrepreneurial
literary
musical
sporting
vocal
writing
When he was a young man, his family and friends encouraged him to develop his artistic talents.
encourage someone’s talent
develop
encourage
foster
nurture
Nurturing the talents of young people is his proudest achievement.
recognize someone’s talent
discover
recognize
spot
Her talent was soon spotted and she made her stage debut aged 10.
have or show talent
demonstrate
display
have
possess
reveal
show
showcase
use
At our school he showed talent as an actor in the drama group.
waste talent
squander
waste
The programme wasted the talent of its contributors.
use someone’s talent
harness
utilize
We need to harness the talent of every section of society.