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Common collocations with essence in British Collocation

essence noun

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.