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Antonia Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

Hamlet

Hi!

This is written in the context of Hamlet. Can you tell me please, which term would be more appropriate?

But the fact that he is coming back and the place to which he is coming back – define/determine him irrevocably

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I think that "defines" sounds best. Also, I would suggest an adverb other than "irrevocably". Perhaps one of the following will strike your fancy: unquestionably, surely, undeniably, obviously, indisputably, truly, inarguably, or irrefutably.

— YoungCalifornian

  • I think that "defines" sounds best.
  • Also, I would suggest an adverb other than "irrevocably".
  • Perhaps one of the following will strike your fancy: unquestionably, surely, undeniably, obviously, indisputably, truly, inarguably, or irrefutably.
  • Lastly, whatever word you choose, I think the sentence would sound better if you placed the adverb right before the verb (defines/determines), rather than after it.
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I think that "defines" sounds best. Also, I would suggest an adverb other than "irrevocably". Perhaps one of the following will strike your fancy: unquestionably, surely, undeniably, obviously, indisputably, truly, inarguably, or irrefutably. Lastly, whatever word you choose, I think the sentence would sound better if you placed the adverb right before the verb (defines/determines), rather than
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Thank you very much Young Californian...

It's 4 in the morning in my country, so good nightEmotion: smile
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Hi guys,

For myself, I rather like the word 'irrevocably', in the sense of 'unalterably'. It's a stylish word. Unless you choose another that carries a very similar meaning, you are changing the writer's thought to your thought.

To me, it's a tough call between 'define' (describe the essential qualities of...) and 'determine' (settle or establish precisely...). But finally, I thi
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Thank you very much Clive. Unfortunately I had to hand in the translation early in the morning so I didn't have enough time to read your post. But, I'll keep your suggestion in mind.
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