Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with victory in American Collocation
victory
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
definite or complete
The outcome so far has been a stand-off rather than a decisive victory for either side.
almost not won
Robins clinched a narrow victory by 101 points to 90.
impressive or exciting
In hockey, the Women’s 1st team recorded another impressive victory away at Durham.
famous or that will be remembered
The Romans build triumphal arches as reminders of famous victories.
not seeming like a victory
The company’s prime objective will be to find an acceptable solution rather than to score a victory (which, in financial terms, may be a Pyrrhic victory) in the employment tribunal.
very surprising
Mrs Gandhi led the Congress party to a shock victory in the world’s largest democracy.
of a particular type
She was the only one who could lead the party to electoral victory.
win a victory
The final whistle blew and we had secured a fine victory.
only just win a victory
With only eight days to go, the polls suggested that the Tories might snatch a sensational victory.
win a victory easily
They romped to a 5–2 victory.
announce a victory
The Conservative candidate declared victory on Monday after Sunday’s hotly contested election.
deserve a victory
City were always better than Watford and thoroughly deserved their victory.
celebrate or enjoy a victory
I do hope as many as possible of the supporters will stay to celebrate our victory.
know that victory is close
Safely over the first seven fences the huge crowd started to scent victory.
make someone win a victory
If you can break the opponent’s spirit so that they lose their will to fight, you are guaranteed victory.
Two fine goals handed them victory.
stop someone winning a victory
Brand was denied the victory that many had assumed would be his.
try to win a victory
Keep striving for victory!