create opportunities — make chances
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
to do something that gives yourself or others the chance to achieve something or to improve a situation.
Say it like a native
Textbook This initiative will generate numerous prospects.
Native It creates a lot of opportunities.
'Generate numerous prospects' is business-speak; 'create opportunities' is natural.
Pattern: create opportunities (for someone) (to do something)
In use
- Volunteering can help you create opportunities for your future career.work
- In my opinion, studying abroad can create opportunities for students to learn new skills and experience different cultures.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ It creates many opportunity.
✓ It creates a lot of opportunities.
Plural — 'opportunities'.
Common collocations
create opportunities— new, for young people, job, for growth
Don't confuse it
‘Create opportunities’ is more active and positive than just ‘wait for opportunities’.