Collocations — Verbs

The company ______ a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.

Deforestation ______ a devastating impact on local biodiversity.

Governments must ______ action to tackle growing inequality.

Scientists ______ research into the long-term effects of climate change.

After months of negotiations, both parties ______ an agreement.

The campaign aims to ______ awareness of mental health issues.

She ______ responsibility for the error and apologised immediately.

She ______ a significant contribution to the research on social mobility.

reach a — form a judgement based on evidence

tackle a — deal with and try to solve an issue

carry out an — conduct an official inquiry

take of new technology — use it to benefit yourself

do — cause harm to something

draw a — form a judgement from evidence

raise — increase knowledge of an issue

reach an — come to a shared decision

Scientists studied the effects of automation on employment.
OUT
Scientists ______ the effects of automation on employment.

The company promised to reduce its carbon footprint.
COMMITMENT
The company ______ to reducing its carbon footprint.

Both sides agreed after long negotiations.
AGREEMENT
Both sides ______ after long negotiations.

The charity is trying to increase awareness of mental health issues.
RAISE
The charity is trying to ______ about mental health issues.