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Common collocations with safe in British Collocation

safe adjective

UK /seɪf/

very or totally

absolutely
completely
entirely
extremely
perfectly
remarkably
totally
truly
very

The Minister announced that GM food was perfectly safe.

fairly

comparatively
fairly
pretty
quite
reasonably
relatively

Walking appears to be a relatively safe means of travel.

as part of its basic qualities

inherently
intrinsically

These stores are provided with ventilation, artificial lighting and fire detection equipment that are intrinsically safe.

in a particular way

clinically
ecologically
electrically
environmentally

The cleaning products we use are environmentally safe and biodegradable.

feel or seem safe

appear
feel
seem

I went into a church where I felt safe.

be or become safe

be
become
get
prove

As long as everyone is safe, I’m happy.

Nuclear waste is highly dangerous and can take tens of thousands of years to become safe.

stay safe

remain
stay

We should teach our children how to stay safe on and near roads.

consider something safe

consider something
deem something

The insulin was tested on animals and deemed safe.

say that something is safe

declare something

Forensic work cannot begin until the building has been made safe.

make something safe

make something
render something

Several explosive devices were rendered safe by the mine disposal officers.

keep something safe

keep something

The Child Protection legislation is aimed at ensuring that children are kept safe.

attack
crime
danger
harm
terrorism
threat

It is a continuing struggle to keep our children safe from the dangers of drugs.

of a person

happy
sound

Nicolette arrived safe and sound, if slightly delayed.

of a method or product

affordable
cheap
clean
convenient
effective
efficient
hygienic
quick
reliable

Now, people have safe, clean water right in the heart of their village.

of a place or environment

accessible
caring
comfortable
friendly
secure
supportive
warm

It is important to provide a safe and secure environment for the staff to park their vehicles.

of an activity

easy
enjoyable
healthy

Walking to school is a safe and healthy option.