Collocations for clear - verb
1. remove sth that is not wanted/needed
ADVERB
completely,
totally
The site must be completely cleared and made safe for children.
The site must be completely cleared and made safe for children.
partially
hastily, quickly
She hastily cleared a space for him to sit down.
hastily, quickly
She hastily cleared a space for him to sit down.
away
Can you clear away all your toys now?
Can you clear away all your toys now?
up
I want you to clear all this mess up.
I want you to clear all this mess up.
PREPOSITION
from
They cleared the mud from the steps.
They cleared the mud from the steps.
of
We cleared the path of leaves.
We cleared the path of leaves.
off
Clear those papers off the desk.
Clear those papers off the desk.
2. your head/mind
VERB + clear
try to
I went for a walk to try to clear my head.
I went for a walk to try to clear my head.
help (to)
Correct breathing helps to clear the mind and reduce tension.
Correct breathing helps to clear the mind and reduce tension.