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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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aims to/attempts to save life
WWF is an international organization that aims to/attempts to/tries to save life on earth.
Do all of the underlined phrases above fit in the wording and mean the same? Thanks.
Do all of the underlined phrases above fit in the wording and mean the same? Thanks.
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They have the same meaning. Aims to and tries to are both a bit too casual for the context. A more appropriate word choice would be works/endeavors to conserve life , perhaps.
- They have the same meaning.
- Aims to and tries to are both a bit too casual for the context.
- A more appropriate word choice would be works/endeavors to conserve life , perhaps.
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They have the same meaning. Aims to and tries to are both a bit too casual for the context. A more appropriate word choice would be works/endeavors to conserve life, perhaps.
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