Collocation
make a list
Definition
to write down items in an organized way, usually to plan or remember things
'make a list' is a common English collocation. to write down items in an organized way, usually to plan or remember things
make + a list (of + noun)
“Before we go shopping, let's make a list of what we need.”
Examples
- I need to _____ a list of things to pack for the trip.
- She always _____ a list before she goes to the supermarket.
- We _____ a list of questions to ask the doctor.
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- Can you _____ a list of everyone who is attending the meeting?
- To stay organized, he _____ a list of weekly tasks every Monday morning.
- Before starting the project, the team _____ a list of priorities and deadlines.
- If you’re comparing apartments, _____ a list of must-have features first.
- I should have _____ a list of the files to back up, but I forgot.
- The editor asked me to _____ a list of sources used in the article.
More verb + article + nouns
- make a promise to state that you will definitely do something or that something will happen
- make a plan to decide in advance what you will do and how you will do it
- make a suggestion to propose an idea or possible plan for others to consider
- make a noise to produce a sound, often unwanted or noticeable
- make a change to alter something; to do something differently in order to improve a situation