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Collocations for custom - noun

ADJECTIVE

accepted, age-old, ancient, established, old, traditional
quaint, strange
local, native (esp. AmE)
family
marriage, religious, social

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VERB + custom

follow, observe, practise/practice (esp. AmE), respect
They still follow the custom of pinning money to the bride's dress.
adopt
learn
know
maintain, preserve, revive

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custom + VERB

die out, disappear
The custom died out in the 19th century.
prevail, survive
These customs still prevail in remote areas.

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PREPOSITION

according to a/the custom, in accordance with (a/the) 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.
custom of

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PHRASES

as is/was the custom
People threw coins onto the stage, as was the custom.

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Collocations for custom - adj.

Custom is used with these nouns:
builder, fit, home

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