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Araselvan Posted 10 years ago
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Is it correct to refer a professional as a thing?

When I grow up, what do I want to be? I want to become many things, such as a lawyer, a teacher and even a librarian.
  

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It's correct, but a bit inelegant.

— Clive

  • It's correct, but a bit inelegant.
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It's correct, but a bit inelegant.
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In that case, is it correct to rewrite as below? Is there a better way to rewrite?

When I grow up, what do I want to be? I want to become a doctor, a teacher, a librarian and many more.
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That sounds like you want to be all of those things.

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eg When I grow up, what do I want to be? I want to be/become a doctor, a teacher, a librarian or some other kind of professional.
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