Advanced English (2) • VERBS • 'B'

collocation with bundle verb [T ] C2 • synonyms: combine, package, include • bundle X with Y / bundle features/services/products • retailers bundle accessories with devices • freq in AmE: 6/10

to combine one product, service, or feature with another and offer them together as a package — often for convenience, marketing, or promotional value

passive collocation with bundle verb [T ] C2 • synonyms: come with, be packaged with, be included • be bundled with software/features/services • X is bundled with Y / comes bundled • freq in AmE: 6/10

to be offered or included together with another product, service, or feature — often as part of a package or promotional deal

collocation with bundle verb [T ] C2 • synonyms: package, combine, group • bundle something with something; bundle purchases/products/services; bundle pricing; bundled offer • freq in AmE: 6/10

to combine multiple items or services into a single package or transaction, often to offer a discount, simplify logistics, or increase perceived value; common in retail, software, and subscription models

collocation with bundle verb [T ] C2 • synonyms: packaged goods, grouped items • bundled products/services/features; bundled offer/deal; bundled software • freq in AmE: 6/10

products grouped together and sold as a single package, often to increase value, simplify purchase decisions, or promote complementary items; common in retail, tech, and service industries

collocation with bundle verb [T ] C2 • synonyms: pre-installed software, software suite • bundled software/tools/features; remove bundled software; bundled with device • freq in AmE: 6/10

software that is packaged together with other programs, features, or services — often pre-installed or offered as part of a suite; may enhance value or raise concerns about bloatware or forced inclusion

collocation with bundle verb [T ] C2 • synonyms: service package, integrated services • bundled services/products/features; bundled telecom/insurance/software services • freq in AmE: 6/10

a group of services offered together as a single package, often at a discounted rate or with added convenience; common in telecom, software, insurance, and subscription models

verb [I ] C1 • synonyms: rant, fume, bark • bluster angrily/loudly/theatrically; bluster about injustice/failure • freq in AmE: 5/10

to speak or behave in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way, often without real power or effect; typically used to express frustration, false bravado, or theatrical anger

verb [T ] C2 informal • synonyms: attack, condemn, slam • blast someone/something for doing something; blast a decision/policy/statement; publicly/fiercely/harshly blast *• freq in AmE: 6/10

to strongly criticize someone or something, often publicly and with emotional intensity; frequently used in media, politics, and commentary to signal harsh verbal attack

phrase with brace verb [T ] C1 • synonyms: steel yourself, prepare, toughen up • brace yourself for impact/news/change; brace emotionally/mentally; brace before entering/speaking • freq in AmE: 6/10

to mentally or physically prepare yourself for something difficult, unpleasant, or intense that is expected to happen

verb [I or T ] C1 • synonyms: summon, lure, invite • beckon someone over/forward; opportunity/future beckons; the unknown/destiny beckons; beckon with gesture/smile/promise • freq in AmE: 4/10

to signal or invite someone to come closer or follow, often with a gesture; also used metaphorically to suggest attraction, temptation, or opportunity

verb [T ] C1 • synonyms: sway, poison, manipulate • bias someone against someone; be biased against/in favor of; media/parents bias someone; bias through misinformation/framing • freq in AmE: 6/10

to cause someone to develop an unfair or negative attitude toward another person or group, often through influence, misinformation, or repeated exposure

verb [T often passive ] C1 • synonyms: surround, overwhelm, bombard • besiege a city/fortress; be besieged by reporters/emotions/questions; besiege and capture/pressure/exhaust; metaphor: besieged by guilt/fear • freq in AmE: 4/10

to surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force surrender; metaphorically, to overwhelm someone with requests, emotions, or pressure