Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with essence in British Collocation
essence
noun
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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
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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
UK
/ˈes(ə)ns/
be the essence of something
be
constitute
contain
define
embody
epitomize
represent
This brutality is entirely against the moral values constituting the essence of the religion.
capture or convey the essence
capture
communicate
convey
distil
encapsulate
evoke
express
reflect
reveal
His ability to capture the essence of the animals he draws sets him apart.
not lose the essence
preserve
recapture
retain
The old town has somehow preserved its essence and charm and is worth visiting.
understand the essence
grasp
understand
Grasping the essence of the document is not an easy task.