Collocations for feature - noun
1. important part of sth
ADJ.
basic, central, essential, important, key, main, major, significant | conspicuous, distinctive, distinguishing, dominant, notable, noteworthy, noticeable, predominant, prominent
a distinctive feature of his poems
a distinctive feature of his poems
outstanding, remarkable, striking | attractive, endearing, eye-catching | interesting, special, unusual | salient
He took me around our new offices, pointing out all the salient features.
He took me around our new offices, pointing out all the salient features.
useful | characteristic, typical | unique | common
the common feature in all these cases
the common feature in all these cases
permanent, regular
These walks became a regular feature of his day.
These walks became a regular feature of his day.
recurring
Self-deprecation is a recurring feature as Stevenson talks.
Self-deprecation is a recurring feature as Stevenson talks.
redeeming
The one redeeming feature of the scheme was its low cost to the council.
The one redeeming feature of the scheme was its low cost to the council.
original
The house retains most of its original features.
The house retains most of its original features.
built-in | additional | constructional, design, physical, structural | energy-saving, safety
a car with new built-in safety features
a car with new built-in safety features
VERB + FEATURE
have
The site had a number of interesting features.
The site had a number of interesting features.
retain | point out
FEATURE + VERB
distinguish sth
the essential feature that distinguishes anorexia nervosa from other eating disorders
the essential feature that distinguishes anorexia nervosa from other eating disorders
characterize sth
A feature that characterizes all anteaters is an extremely slow metabolic rate.
A feature that characterizes all anteaters is an extremely slow metabolic rate.
include sth
Special features include passenger airbags and an electric sunroof.
Special features include passenger airbags and an electric sunroof.
2. features: sb''s face
ADJ.
handsome | delicate, fine | rugged
admiring his rugged features
admiring his rugged features
chiselled
a slim figure with strongly chiselled features
a slim figure with strongly chiselled features
aquiline, hawk-like | facial
VERB + FEATURE
have
She''s got very delicate features.
She''s got very delicate features.
PREP.
with ~
a young woman with fine features
a young woman with fine features
3. newspaper article/television item
ADJ.
big, major, special | regular
The magazine runs a regular feature on ethnic cooking.
The magazine runs a regular feature on ethnic cooking.
in-depth
VERB + FEATURE
do, have, publish, run
Next month they will publish a special feature on computer books.
Next month they will publish a special feature on computer books.
FEATURE + NOUN
writer
PREP.
~ on
an in-depth feature on the Italian fashion scene
an in-depth feature on the Italian fashion scene