Doubt in sentence
Dear all,
Kindly tell me whether the following sentences are correct. If wrong please help me to correct it.
1.I told Albert to intimate this matter to John
2. I told Albert to tell this matter to John.
Thanking you
Top answer
I told Albert to intimate this matter to John 'intimate' means hint, imply, tell indirectly. It's not wrong, but i is not common in everyday English. 2.
- I told Albert to intimate this matter to John 'intimate' means hint, imply, tell indirectly.
- It's not wrong, but i is not common in everyday English.
- 2.
- I told Albert to tell this matter to John.
- This not wrong, but it is awkard.
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1.I told Albert to intimate this matter to John 'intimate' means hint, imply, tell indirectly. It's not wrong, but i is not common in everyday English.
2. I told Albert to tell this matter to John. This not wrong, but it is awkard. More natural is
eg I told Albert to tell John about this.
eg I told Albert to explain this matter to John
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