- [countable, uncountable] a report in a newspaper or magazine, or on the internet, television or radio, in which somebody gives their opinion of a book, play, film, product, etc.; the act of writing this kind of report
- a book review
- She gave the film a glowing review.
- mixed/negative/bad reviews
- a positive/favourable review
- an online review of the restaurant
- He submitted his latest novel for review.
WordfinderCollocations LiteratureLiteratureBeing a writer- write/publish literature/poetry/fiction/a book/a story/a poem/a novel/a review/an autobiography
- become a writer/novelist/playwright
- find/have a publisher/an agent
- have a new book out
- edit/revise/proofread a book/text/manuscript
- dedicate a book/poem to…
- construct/create/weave/weave something into a complex narrative
- advance/drive the plot
- introduce/present the protagonist/a character
- describe/depict/portray a character (as…)/(somebody as) a hero/villain
- create an exciting/a tense atmosphere
- build/heighten the suspense/tension
- evoke/capture the pathos of the situation
- convey emotion/an idea/an impression/a sense of…
- engage the reader
- seize/capture/grip the (reader’s) imagination
- arouse/elicit emotion/sympathy (in the reader)
- lack imagination/emotion/structure/rhythm
- use/employ language/imagery/humour/(US English) humor/an image/a symbol/a metaphor/a device
- use/adopt/develop a style/technique
- be rich in/be full of symbolism
- evoke images of…/a sense of…/a feeling of…
- create/achieve an effect
- maintain/lighten the tone
- introduce/develop an idea/a theme
- inspire a novel/a poet/somebody’s work/somebody’s imagination
- read an author/somebody’s work/fiction/poetry/a text/a poem/a novel/a chapter/a passage
- review a book/a novel/somebody’s work
- give something/get/have/receive a good/bad review
- be hailed (as)/be recognized as a masterpiece
- quote a(n) phrase/line/stanza/passage/author
- provoke/spark discussion/criticism
- study/interpret/understand a text/passage
- translate somebody’s work/a text/a passage/a novel/a poem
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumenta2, Literature and writinga2, TV, radio and newsa2, Film and theatrea2- Did you see the review in ‘Phase’?
- His review appeared in yesterday's paper.
- I'm doing a review for the local paper.
- The book received mixed reviews.
- The show has good audience figures despite poor reviews in the press.
- Their new musical opened to glowing reviews.
- I always read the film reviews.
- the reviews page in the papers
- Please leave us a review.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- enthusiastic
- excellent
- favourable/favorable
- …
- do
- write
- give something
- …
- appear
- copy
- article
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- [countable, uncountable] (especially North American English) an act of looking again at something you have studied or written, especially in order to prepare for an exam
- We need to do the review for the test tomorrow.
- I should have time for a quick review of my notes before the test.
- We'll have time at the end of class for review.
- There is a grammar review section at the end of each unit.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + review- do
- class
- session
- materials
- …
- review for
- [countable, uncountable] an examination of something, with the intention of changing it if necessary
- The government has embarked on a systematic review of transport policy.
- MPS have called for an independent review.
- The proposals are available for review online.
- under review The terms of the contract are under review.
- up for review His parole application is up for review next week.
- a review board/panel
- a pay/salary review
Extra Examples- Greenpeace will seek a judicial review if a full public inquiry is not held.
- The matter is still under review.
- The rent is due for review.
- These rules will soon be up for review.
- a review by the court
- the government's annual policy review
- A formal performance review system was introduced five years ago.
- I have my performance review tomorrow.
- the government’s review of its education policy
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- careful
- complete
- comprehensive
- …
- ask for
- call for
- seek
- …
- take place
- cover something
- deal with something
- …
- board
- body
- committee
- …
- under review
- up for review
- review by
- …
- [countable] an examination of all the relevant information on a subject or on a series of events
- to conduct/undertake a review of customer complaints
- to publish a review of recent cancer research
- a comprehensive review of current scientific knowledge on the subject
- a thorough review of relevant materials
- The literature review suggests a number of areas for further study.
Extra Examples- The first chapter presents a critical review of the existing nursery education system.
- An official review concluded that help was not getting to those most in need.
- [countable] (formal) a ceremony that involves an official inspection of soldiers, etc. by an important visitor
Word Originlate Middle English (as a noun denoting a formal inspection of military or naval forces): from obsolete French reveue, from revoir ‘see again’.
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