Y06W25VC Word Roots — -ven / -vent- (come)

To create something new that has never existed before.

Word Breakdown: -ven- / -vent- (root meaning 'to come')

Example: The engineer worked for years to invent a device that could convert waste heat into electricity.

Synonyms: create, devise, develop

Collocations: invent a solution, invent a device, credited with inventing

To stop something from happening.

Example: Regular exercise and a balanced diet can prevent many common health conditions from developing.

Synonyms: stop, avoid, avert

Collocations: prevent a problem, prevent from happening, measures to prevent

A traditional way of doing something that is widely accepted within a community or field.

Example: Following the conventions of academic writing — such as citing sources — shows respect for the reader.

Synonyms: tradition, norm, custom

Collocations: follow a convention, a literary convention, by convention

To give something — an idea, effort or resource — as part of a shared effort or result.

Word family: contribute (v.), contribution (n.)

Example: Every member of a community can contribute to its wellbeing through small, consistent acts of care.

Synonyms: add, give, provide

Collocations: contribute to, make a contribution, contribute ideas

To take part in an activity or event.

Word family: participate (v.), participation (n.), participant (n.)

Example: Students who participate actively in class discussions tend to develop stronger critical thinking skills.

Synonyms: take part, engage, join in

Collocations: participate in, participate actively, encourage participation

To include someone or something as a necessary part; to cause someone to take part.

Word family: involve (v.), involvement (n.), involved (adj.)

Example: Writing a strong research report involves planning, drafting, revising and editing over several stages.

Synonyms: include, require, encompass

Collocations: involve planning, actively involved, involvement in

To make something or someone part of a group or activity.

Word family: include (v.), inclusion (n.), inclusive (adj.)

Example: A strong argument should include evidence from more than one source to avoid appearing one-sided.

Synonyms: incorporate, contain, encompass

Collocations: include evidence, include a range, be included

A group of people who live in the same place or share common interests, goals or values.

Word family: community (n.)

Example: The school's community of learners worked together to raise funds for the local wildlife shelter.

Synonyms: group, society, neighbourhood

Collocations: the local community, a community of, community involvement

‘In addition’ introduces another point that adds to what has already been said.

Example: The article explains the cause of the problem. In addition, it suggests a solution.

Synonyms: also, furthermore, as well

Collocations: in addition to; in addition, this; in addition, the