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Collocations for insight - noun

ADJECTIVE

considerable, great, real, significant
deep, profound
detailed
brief
brilliant, good, remarkable
The objective of the research is to gain a better insight into market forces.
keen, illuminating, penetrating, perceptive, revealing
crucial, important, invaluable, valuable
helpful, useful
fascinating, interesting
startling
fresh, new, novel
original, unique
Freud's original insights into the working of the mind
rare
clear
basic, fundamental
direct, instant
The research will provide direct insight into molecular mechanisms.
additional, further
personal
critical, historical, psychological, spiritual, theoretical

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… OF INSIGHT

flash
With a flash of insight, she found the solution to the problem.
degree, level

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VERB + insight

have
The experienced specialist has professional skills and insight.
lack
show
afford (sb), allow (sb), give (sb), lend, offer (sb), produce, provide (sb with), yield
The letters lend some insight into her writing process.
gain, garner (esp. AmE), get, glean, obtain
apply
Teachers have to apply in the classroom the insights that they gain in educational courses.
share
We meet regularly to discuss working methods and share insights.

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PREPOSITION

insight about
Schopenhauer's insight about music
insight into
a fresh insight into Picasso's mind
insight as to, insight to
an insight as to how the gene works

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PHRASES

a lack of insight

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