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Nokia Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

floated vs suggested

Is "floated" more formal than "suggested"?

"Environment officials have floated a pair of options on the future of energy mix."

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nokia Is "floated" more formal than "suggested"? Less formal. More trendy.

— CalifJim

  • nokia Is "floated" more formal than "suggested"?
  • Less formal.
  • More trendy.
  • Similar: [raised a flag / sent it up a flagpole] to see [if anyone / who] would salute CJ
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nokiaIs "floated" more formal than "suggested"?
Less formal. More trendy.

Similar: [raised a flag / sent it up a flagpole] to see [if anyone / who] would salute

CJ
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Thanks CJ.

Is it more appropriate to use "floated" or "suggested" in an English composition exam?
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nokiaIs it more appropriate to use "floated" or "suggested" in an English composition exam?
Either one should be acceptable. If you use "suggested", you are being more conservative, less daring.
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Thanks for your help CJ. Emotion: smile
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