Are ‘settle’ and ‘uplifts’ correctly used in the sentence?
Are ‘settle’ and ‘uplifts’ correctly used in the sentence?
Dr. Beth Morrison has encouraged her patients not to settle for less but to settle for a better living that uplifts their capability.
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The first "settle" is okay but not the second. That is because you are talking about striving ever higher, and settle means giving up. Also, I am not sure that "uplifts" is the word you want.
- The first "settle" is okay but not the second.
- That is because you are talking about striving ever higher, and settle means giving up.
- Also, I am not sure that "uplifts" is the word you want.
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- Beth Morrison has encouraged her patients not to settle for less but to seek a better living that expands/increases/develops their capability.
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The first "settle" is okay but not the second. That is because you are talking about striving ever higher, and settle means giving up. Also, I am not sure that "uplifts" is the word you want.
Dr. Beth Morrison has encouraged her patients not to settle for less but to seek a better living that expands/increases/develops their capability. (Also, capability for what?)
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