consumer

UK /kənˈsjuːmə/ US /kənˈsumɚ/
noun 4

Collocations

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(noun.)

ADJ

big, great, large

Americans are large consumers of fast food compared to people in other countries.

average, ordinary | potential

passive

Many people become passive consumers when they scroll through social media without thinking critically.

sophisticated | domestic, foreign | commercial, industrial

green

Many green consumers now check product packaging to find recyclable materials before buying.

electricity, energy

VERB + CONSUMER

supply

The local bakery supplies consumers with fresh bread every morning.

persuade

exploit

Companies that sell fake products exploit consumers who trust their brand names.

protect

New laws were introduced to protect consumers from buying unsafe products online.

satisfy

CONSUMER + VERB

buy sth, spend sth

CONSUMER + NOUN

durables, electronics, goods, products, services

Many families are buying fewer consumer goods because prices keep rising.

attitudes, awareness, behaviour, choice, confidence, demand, expenditure, needs, preferences, spending, tastes | protection, rights

group, organization, watchdog

A consumer group recently published a report criticizing the high fees charged by mobile phone companies.

society

People in modern consumer societies often buy things they don't really need.

market | prices

boom

The 1990s saw a consumer boom as people spent money freely on new technology and home improvements.

boycott

A local consumer boycott persuaded the company to stop using plastic packaging.

PREP

among ~

A survey among consumers showed that most people prefer online shopping to visiting stores.

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