Chapter 5

Question 1

Acknowledge - verb
Definition 
Word family 
Collocations 
Example

Answer 1

Acknowledge - verb
Definition - to admit or accept that something is true or that situation exists.
Word family - acknowledgement (noun), acknowledged (adjective), acknowledging (adjective).
Collocations - acknowledge that, be widely/generally acknowledged to be something.
- acknowledge somebody as something.
- acknowledge receipt.
Example - It is widely acknowledged that *** balanced diet and exercise are important for people’s health.

Question 2

Underlying - adjective
Definition 
Word family 
Collocations 
Example

Answer 2

Underlying - adjective
Definition - very basic or important, but not easily noticed.
Word family - underlie (verb)
Collocations - the underlying cause/reason.
- an underlying assumption.
- an underlying principle.
Example - In business, it is important to catch an underlying message of what people say.

Question 3

Strategize - verb
Definition 
Word family 
Collocations 
Example

Answer 3

Strategize - verb
Definition - devise a strategy or strategies.
Word family - strategy (noun), strategic (adjective), strategically (adverb).
Collocations - strategize on
- strategize over
- strategize to
Example - The clothing company must strategize on how to increase their profits.