Collocations for custom - noun
ADJECTIVE
accepted,
age-old,
ancient,
established,
old,
traditional
quaint, strange
local, native (esp. AmE)
family
marriage, religious, social
quaint, strange
local, native (esp. AmE)
family
marriage, religious, social
VERB + custom
follow,
observe,
practise/practice (esp. AmE),
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.
adopt
learn
know
maintain, preserve, revive
learn
know
maintain, preserve, revive
custom + VERB
die out,
disappear
The custom died out in the 19th century.
The custom died out in the 19th century.
prevail,
survive
These customs still prevail in remote areas.
These customs still prevail in remote areas.
PREPOSITION
according to a/the custom,
in accordance with (a/the) custom
They poured wine around the trees in accordance with local custom.
They poured wine around the trees in accordance with local custom.
through custom
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.
custom of