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Common collocations with likelihood in British Collocation

likelihood noun singular/uncountable

UK /ˈlaɪklihʊd/

less or smaller

decreased
less
lower
reduced

In small villages, there is less likelihood of properties becoming available to let.

Girls in the group that did regular exercise had a lower likelihood of becoming obese.

more or greater

greater
increased
more

Unfortunately, people with diabetes have a greater likelihood of increased blood pressure.

not much

little
not much
remote

The population of the world shows little likelihood of decreasing.

strong

every
high
real
significant
strong
substantial

There is every likelihood that we will be successful.

This is a high risk strategy with a strong likelihood of failure.

some

reasonable

Nowadays most forms of cancer can be treated with a reasonable likelihood of a satisfactory outcome.

increase the likelihood of something

enhance
improve
increase
maximize

The incident had increased the likelihood of military action against the regime.

reduce the likelihood of something

decrease
diminish
lessen
minimize
reduce

Wearing a cycle helmet reduces the likelihood of serious head injury.

affect the likelihood of something

affect
influence

A pregnant mother’s diet can affect the likelihood of health problems in her babies.

make a judgment about the likelihood of something

assess
calculate
consider
determine
estimate
evaluate
predict

We will be able to better predict the likelihood of an individual responding to a particular course of drug treatment.