Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with standing in British Collocation
standing
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
UK
/ˈstændɪŋ/
good
excellent
good
high
Pharmacists are warned not to sell products which may be detrimental to the good standing of the profession.
bad
low
poor
Napoleon was at first very sensitive about his low social standing.
of a particular type
academic
economic
legal
moral
political
professional
social
Such activities could damage their own professional standing.
affect standing
affect
Be careful not to get involved with people like this, as it could affect your standing in the business community.
improve standing
bolster
boost
enhance
improve
strengthen
This approach will enhance the standing of geography in the academic community.
damage standing
compromise
damage
diminish
erode
lower
undermine
weaken
It exposes us as hypocrites and undermines our moral standing.