Collocation
gain experience
Definition
to get more skill or knowledge by doing something over time
'gain experience' is a common English collocation. to get more skill or knowledge by doing something over time
gain + experience (in/with + noun/gerund)
“You can gain experience by working on real projects.”
Examples
- Internships help students _____ experience before they graduate.
- She wants to _____ experience in customer service.
- I _____ experience quickly after I started working full-time.
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- Volunteering is a great way to _____ experience while helping others.
- He needs to _____ experience with public speaking to feel more confident.
- By managing a small team, she _____ valuable experience in leadership.
- New graduates often struggle to find jobs because they haven't _____ enough experience yet.
- Over the years, the company has _____ extensive experience in renewable energy projects.
- If you take on challenging tasks, you'll _____ experience that employers value.
More verb + nouns
- make progress to improve or move forward toward a goal over time
- make money to earn money; to generate a profit or income
- make a request to ask formally for something, especially through an official process
- do business to conduct commercial activity; to buy, sell, or work with another company professionally
- do exercise to do physical activity to improve health or fitness