Tuesday, April 5, 2011

achieve(v)--> achievement(n)

- His academic achievements are the best example for students' work
- Winning the UEFA cup is the most valuable experience for football teams.

consume(v)--> consumption

- The consumption of coffee has increased in the exam period.
- Most of people need to increase their daily consumption of fruit and vegetables.

contribute(v)--> contribution

- Would you like to make a contribution to this charity?
- His company made a very large contribution to the campaign fund.

estimate(v)--> estimation(n)

- In my estimation, he is more gifted artist of the two.
- She was, in our estimation, the best person for the job.

expand(v)--> expansion(n)

- The company had looked at a number of ways of financing its expansion.
- We plan to continue our expansion programme.

locate(v)--> location(n)

- We have not found a suitable location for the new office.
- His hotel is in a lovely location overlooking the lake.

regulate(v)--> regulation(n)

- There seem to be so many rules and regulations these days.

survive(v)--> survival(n)

- The doctors told I had a 50/50 chance of survival.
- Customs are survivals from earlier times.

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