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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

I see/take your point that the climb will be difficult.

I see/take your point that the climb will be difficult.

Do both see and take in the above convey the same concept? Thanks.
  

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Pretty much in most uses. 'See' means understand; 'take' means accept. Sometimes, you might do one without the other, I think.

— Mister Micawber

  • Pretty much in most uses.
  • 'See' means understand; 'take' means accept.
  • Sometimes, you might do one without the other, I think.
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Pretty much in most uses. 'See' means understand; 'take' means accept. Sometimes, you might do one without the other, I think.
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On second reading, I'm not sure the meanings are even that distinct. I think most of us use them interchangeably.
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Mister MicawberOn second reading, I'm not sure the meanings are even that distinct. I think most of us use them interchangeably.

Thanks, Mister.

I take your point.
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