strong relationship — close connection
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A strong relationship is when two people or groups have a close, supportive, and lasting connection.
Say it like a native
Textbook They have cultivated a robust and enduring partnership.
Native They've built a strong relationship.
Natural; 'cultivated a robust and enduring partnership' is corporate.
Pattern: strong relationship (with/between someone)
In use
- She has a strong relationship with her parents and talks to them every day.relationships
- In my opinion, having a strong relationship with your colleagues can make work much more enjoyable and productive.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ They have a strong relationship to each other.
✓ They have a strong relationship with each other.
A relationship WITH someone, not 'to'.
Common collocations
a strong relationship with— with, build, maintain, working
Don't confuse it
A 'weak relationship' means there is little trust or connection.