collocation · neutral
collect souvenirs
UK/kəˈlɛkt ˈsuːvənɪəz/US/kəˈlɛkt ˈsuːvənɪrz/collect SOU·ve·niers
to gather keepsakes or small items as mementos from places visited
Examples
“She likes to collect souvenirs from every country she visits.”
“Collecting souvenirs can be a fun way to remember a trip.”
“He collects souvenirs such as postcards and magnets.”
Band 8 sentence
“Whenever I travel, I like to collect souvenirs that reflect the local culture rather than generic trinkets.”
Collocations
- postcard collection
- buy a souvenir
- souvenir shop
Word family
Common mistakes
collect souvenir→collect souvenirs
buy souvenirs always→always buy souvenirs / collect souvenirs
Say it for a higher band
5buy souvenirs→6pick up souvenirs→7+collect souvenirs
Synonyms
build a collection of mementos
Easily confused
buy souvenirs
“On holiday we usually buy souvenirs for friends and family.”
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