Source: Academic Vocabulary in Use Chapter 12

How verbs combine with other words

verb nouns adverbs examples

base (on) research, theory, mainly, partly, The story was
story, hypothesis loosely loosely based on a
true event.

associate (with) word, idea, theory, generally, commonly A decrease in

term consumer spending
is generally
associated with fears
of instability.

discuss idea, problem, issue, at length, thoroughly, Wilson discusses the

questions, topic briefly problem at length.

establish relationship, firmly, clearly, Geologists have

connection conclusively been unable to
establish a
connection between
these fossils.

examine facts, evidence critically, briefly We shall examine

the evidence.

demonstrate existence, need, clearly, convincingly The study clearly

effects demonstrates the
importance of critical
care.

identify (with) —> causes, factors, correctly, clearly The article clearly
often used in issues, properties, identified the factors.
passive approach

pose a question, a threat This poses a

question concerning
safety.

suggest a different strongly, clearly The recent results

interpretation, a strongly suggest a
correlation different
interpretation.

refer (to) previous frequently, The book refers to

discussions, events specifically, in the economic crisis.
passing

put/place emphasis on appropriate The workshop puts

(on)/ emphasizes response, emphasis on high
importance hygiene standards.