Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with initiative in British Collocation
initiative
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
We are looking for someone who can work on their own initiative.
use initiative
Candidates should demonstrate initiative and flexibility.
They will need to use their initiative.
encourage initiative
The staff plan encourages initiative and the taking of responsibility.
Experience is not essential if the candidate can show initiative and drive.
important
We are delighted to announce another major initiative to enhance access to the Library’s archives.
new
This is an exciting new initiative from the Government.
happening in a particular area
It has grown from a regional initiative to a national project.
happening with support from others
The new service is a joint initiative by the health service and local councils.
paid for by a particular organization
The Sport England funded initiative will help pay for athletes’ training.
to raise money
The match is a fundraising initiative to raise money for disaster victims.