Collocations for stature - noun
1. height
ADJ.
great, imposing | diminutive, short, slight, small | full
The statue shows King Richard in full stature beside his horse.
The statue shows King Richard in full stature beside his horse.
physical
VERB + STATURE
have | lack
The president lacks physical stature.
The president lacks physical stature.
PREP.
of … ~
He was a man of great stature who carried himself well.
He was a man of great stature who carried himself well.
PHRASES
a lack of stature
Despite his lack of stature, he became a successful footballer.
Despite his lack of stature, he became a successful footballer.
small in stature
Both her parents are fairly small in stature.
Both her parents are fairly small in stature.
2. importance
ADJ.
considerable, great, growing | full | public | international, world | political
VERB + STATURE
gain in, grow in, rise in
She has grown in stature since winning the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition.
She has grown in stature since winning the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition.
achieve
Geomorphology has now achieved full stature as a branch of geology.
Geomorphology has now achieved full stature as a branch of geology.
enhance
The election result enhanced the party''s stature.
The election result enhanced the party''s stature.
diminish | rise to …
Her reputation has risen to world stature.
Her reputation has risen to world stature.
STATURE + VERB
grow, increase, rise
His political stature increased during the crisis.
His political stature increased during the crisis.
PREP.
of ~
a writer of international stature
a writer of international stature