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Collocations for sentiment - noun

ADJECTIVE

deep, strong
growing
common, general, prevailing
fine, lofty, noble
All these noble sentiments have little chance of being put into practice.
national, popular, public
consumer, investor (both esp. AmE)
the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index
bearish, bullish (= concerning stock markets, etc.)
There was a steep rise in bullish sentiment as foreign investors rushed in.
nationalist, patriotic
anti-American, anti-Western, etc.
anti-government, anti-war, etc.
pro-American, etc.
racist
political
moral, religious
The people are renowned for their deep religious sentiment.
mawkish (esp. BrE)
The new movie is to be applauded for refusing to drift into mawkish sentiment.

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VERB + sentiment

express, voice
agree with, endorse, share
He agrees with the sentiments expressed in the editorial.
echo, reflect
I think his view reflects the sentiment of a lot of fans.
disagree with
arouse, inflame
These actions are likely to inflame anti-Western sentiment.
understand

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sentiment + VERB

run
In the 19th century, anti-Catholic sentiment ran high.

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PREPOSITION

sentiments about, sentiments on
It would be a mistake to ignore their strong sentiments on the issue.
sentiment against
The killings helped arouse popular sentiment against the organization.
sentiment among
anti-war sentiment among the civilian population
sentiment in favour/favor of
public sentiment in favour/favor of state ownership
sentiment towards/toward
critical sentiment towards/toward government policy

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PHRASES

I, we, etc. appreciate the sentiment
Even though I disagree with you, I appreciate the sentiments that prompt you to speak out.
my sentiments exactly (= I agree)
‘I don't see why we should change our plans just because of him.’ ‘My sentiments exactly.’

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