Collocations for "fortunate"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "fortunate" in context.
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fortunate
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- was fortunate to grow up [in, with]
- was fortunate to [have, get, go]
- was fortunate enough to [have]
- consider myself very fortunate to [have]
- well, isn't that fortunate (for you)
- you don't realize how fortunate you are
- was fortunate that nobody (got hurt)
- help those less fortunate than ourselves
- found herself in a fortunate position
- fortunate and [blessed, proud, grateful]
- for the fortunate few who will...
- fortunate indeed
- help the less fortunate
- am fortunate not to have to...
'fortunate' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):