Advanced English (2) • VERBS • 'U'

verb [T ] C1 • synonyms: release, set free, trigger, let loose • unleash anger/creativity/forces; be unleashed by something; unleash consequences/reactions • freq in AmE: 6/10

to suddenly release or let something powerful, intense, or uncontrolled come forth — often used for emotions, forces, actions, or consequences that were previously restrained

collocation with unleash verb [T ] C1 • unleash hell on someone/something; threaten to unleash hell; emotional/military/political use • freq in AmE: 5/10

to cause extreme chaos, violence, or destruction — often used figuratively to describe intense retaliation, emotional outburst, or overwhelming force; dramatic and emphatic in tone

collocation with unleash verb [T ] C1 • unleash chaos in/within/on something; political/emotional/technological use; sudden disruption or breakdown • freq in AmE: 5/10

to cause sudden, intense disorder or disruption — often used to describe the release of uncontrollable forces, emotions, or consequences that lead to confusion, conflict, or breakdown of order

collocation with undergo verb [T ] C1 • synonyms: receive, participate in, be treated with • undergo therapy/treatment/surgery; undergo physical/psychological therapy; undergo therapy for trauma/anxiety/injury • freq in AmE: 6/10

to receive or participate in a course of medical, psychological, or rehabilitative treatment, often over a period of time

collocation with undergo verb [T ] C1 • synonyms: have, receive, be operated on • undergo surgery/treatment/procedure; undergo major/emergency/elective surgery; undergo surgery for cancer/injury/heart disease • freq in AmE: 7/10

to have a surgical procedure performed on the body, typically to treat a medical condition, remove something, or repair damage

verb [T ] C1 • synonyms: experience, go through, be subjected to • undergo surgery/therapy/treatment/change/testing/reform; undergo something for medical/emotional/structural reasons • freq in AmE: 7/10

to experience or be subjected to something, especially something that involves change, suffering, or a formal process — often medical, psychological, or technical

collocation with unveil verb [T ] C1 formal • synonyms: present, announce, disclose • unveil a proposal/plan/strategy/initiative • officials/companies/leaders unveil a proposal to do something • freq in AmE: 7/10

to formally present or reveal a plan or suggestion, often in a public, strategic, or ceremonial context; implies preparation, anticipation, and intent to persuade or initiate change

collocation with unveil verb [T ] C1 formal • synonyms: present, launch, disclose • unveil a strategy/plan/vision/initiative • leaders/companies/governments unveil a strategy to do something • freq in AmE: 7/10

to formally present or reveal a plan of action designed to achieve specific goals, often in political, business, or military contexts; implies preparation, timing, and intent to influence or lead