C1 Vocab · Collocations — Advanced — Lesson

Words 1–4

Raise concerns

to express worries or doubts about something

Pose a threat

to present a danger or risk to something

Draw a conclusion

to arrive at a judgement based on evidence

Reach a consensus

for a group to arrive at a shared agreement

Examples

The report raised serious concerns about data security.

Antibiotic resistance poses a serious threat to public health.

Exert pressure

to apply force or influence to make something happen

Spark a debate

to start or trigger a discussion or controversy

Bear a resemblance

to look similar to or share characteristics with something else

Come into effect

(of a law or policy) to start being applied

Examples

Lobby groups exerted pressure on the government to change the law.

The new policy sparked a heated debate in parliament.

Make strides

to make significant progress towards a goal

Place emphasis

to give special importance to something

Harbour doubts

to hold private worries or uncertainties about something

Tackle an issue

to deal with a problem directly and energetically

Examples

The company has made great strides in reducing its emissions.

The curriculum places strong emphasis on critical thinking.