Collocations for custom - noun
ADJ.
accepted, age-old, ancient, established, old, traditional | quaint | local | social
VERB + CUSTOM
follow, observe, respect
They still follow the custom of pinning money to the bride''s dress.
They still follow the custom of pinning money to the bride''s dress.
maintain, preserve, revive
CUSTOM + VERB
die out, disappear
The custom died out in the nineteenth century.
The custom died out in the nineteenth century.
prevail, survive
These customs still prevail in remote areas.
These customs still prevail in remote areas.
PREP.
according to a/the ~, in accordance with (a/the) ~
They poured wine round the trees in accordance with local custom.
They poured wine round the trees in accordance with local custom.
through ~
The rules have grown up through custom and are not laid down by law.
The rules have grown up through custom and are not laid down by law.
~ of
PHRASES
as is/was the custom
People threw coins onto the stage, as was the custom.
People threw coins onto the stage, as was the custom.