Collocations for grate - verb Contents ADVERB PHRASES Word list: Grate is used with these nouns as the object: ADVERB coarsely finely Sprinkle the top of the dish with some finely grated cheese. Back to top ▲ PHRASES freshly grated a teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg Back to top ▲ Grate is used with these nouns as the object: apple, carrot, cheese, chocolate Back to top ▲