Collocations for "prudent"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "prudent" in context.
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prudent
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- [is, would be] a prudent [choice, move, decision]
- the most prudent [course of action, step to take]
- a prudent [way, method, approach] (to)
- a prudent [buy, purchase, investment]
- prudent [practices, judgment, measures, saving, spending]
- prudent [parents, leaders, teachers, people]
- the prudent [use, application] of
- would be prudent to [take, keep, have, inform, consider]
- (would) advise you to be prudent
- try to be more prudent
- is (very) prudent with her [money, spending]
- [extremely, very, not very] prudent
- prudent enough to make the [best, smartest] decision
- proved to be a prudent investment
- use your prudent judgment [on, before]
- prudent advice
'prudent' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):