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Collocations for privilege - noun

1. special right

ADJECTIVE

exclusive, special
Club members have special privileges, like free use of the pool.
class
diplomatic
an abuse of diplomatic privileges
attorney-client, doctor-patient (both AmE)

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VERB + privilege

enjoy, exercise, have
accord sb, give sb, grant sb
abuse
He was accused of abusing his diplomatic privileges.
revoke, withdraw

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2. opportunity to do sth pleasant

ADJECTIVE

enormous (esp. BrE), great, rare, real
It is a great privilege to be attending this conference.
dubious (esp. BrE)
I was given the dubious privilege of organizing the summer fair.

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VERB + privilege

have
She had the rare privilege of a viewing of his private art collection.
give sb

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