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Collocations — Verbs

Make a commitment, take action, carry out research.

Make, do, have, take, reach, carry out · Fixed combinations
B2 Vocabulary

Why verb collocations matter

At B2 level, using the wrong verb with a noun is a common error. These combinations are tested heavily in FCE Use of English Parts 1 and 2.
make a commitment
promise to do something
take responsibility
accept that you are responsible
have an impact
affect something significantly
make a contribution
add something valuable
take action
do something to address a problem
reach a conclusion
arrive at a decision or judgement

More verb collocations

carry out research
conduct a study or investigation
do damage
cause harm
reach an agreement
come to a shared decision
raise awareness
increase people's knowledge of an issue
draw a conclusion
form a judgement based on evidence
tackle a problem
deal with and try to solve a problem

Examples in context

The company made a commitment to achieving net zero by 2040.
Deforestation has a devastating impact on biodiversity.
Governments must take action to tackle inequality.
Scientists carried out research into the effects of automation on employment.

Summary

MAKE
a commitment · a contribution · a difference · a decision
TAKE
responsibility · action · advantage of
REACH
a conclusion · an agreement · a decision
CARRY OUT
research · an investigation · a task
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