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Fearisouronlyg0d Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Coordinate vs. Coordinate With
This question has been asked before, but I'm looking for an answer in a certain situation. To my mind the use of the word "coordinate" in the sentence "The curtains coordinate with the carpet" is incorrect and implies that the curtains are actively coordinating (something) with the carpet. I see it as a verb that requires an object to be coordinated. Obviously I understand the intent of the sentence and would correct it with "The curtains are coordinated with the carpet" (or possibly 'are in coordination with').
Am I correct in my original interpretation of "coordinate with" being incorrect?
Am I correct in my original interpretation of "coordinate with" being incorrect?
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I don't have a problem with the sentence or with "coordinate" being intransitive. g. com/reference/dictionary/entry/coordinate intransitive meaning #3.
- I don't have a problem with the sentence or with "coordinate" being intransitive.
- g.
- com/reference/dictionary/entry/coordinate intransitive meaning #3.
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I don't have a problem with the sentence or with "coordinate" being intransitive. Take a look at e.g. http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/coordinate intransitive meaning #3.
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I think of "coordinate with" as, approximately, "match" when used that way. It doesn't strike me as wrong.
CJ
CJ
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Hi,
"The curtains coordinate with the carpet"
In everyday English, I much, much more often hear "The curtains go with the carpet" .
Clive
"The curtains coordinate with the carpet"
In everyday English, I much, much more often hear "The curtains go with the carpet" .
Clive
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