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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Kinship

I feel a kinship towards my friend. Or

I feel a kinship towards South Africa. Or

I feel a kinship towards....something.

Can this be used?

Thank you!
  

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In my experience, the word is used with people, not things; my American Heritage Dictionary seems to agree. However, I think that since people are implied in the name of a country, its use could be extended here.

— Philip

  • In my experience, the word is used with people, not things; my American Heritage Dictionary seems to agree.
  • However, I think that since people are implied in the name of a country, its use could be extended here.
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In my experience, the word is used with people, not things; my American Heritage Dictionary seems to agree. However, I think that since people are implied in the name of a country, its use could be extended here.
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PhilipIn my experience, the word is used with people, not things; my American Heritage Dictionary seems to agree. However, I think that since people are implied in the name of a country, its use could be extended here.
So, then you can say:

I feel a kinship towards South Africa.

Thanks!
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PreciousJones PhilipIn my experience, the word is used with people, not things; my American Heritage Dictionary seems to agree. However, I think that since people are implied in the name of a country, its use could be extended here.So, then you can say:I feel a kinship towards South Africa. Thanks!
I think we feel kinship "with" whatever.
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enoon PreciousJones PhilipIn my experience, the word is used with people, not things; my American Heritage Dictionary seems to agree. However, I think that since people are implied in the name of a country, its use could be extended here.So, then you can say:I feel a kinship towards South Africa. Thanks!I think we feel kinship "with" whatever.
Would saying:
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PreciousJones enoon PreciousJones PhilipIn my experience, the word is used with people, not things; my American Heritage Dictionary seems to agree. However, I think that since people are implied in the name of a country, its use could be extended here.So, then you can say:I feel a kinship towards South Africa. Thanks!I think we feel kinship "with" whatever.Would saying: I
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How about:

I feel a kinship for South Africa. Or

I have a kinship for automobiles.

THank you!
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Do you plan to try every preposition there is? "With" is the only one that works with "kinship".
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I've seen between used, too.

feelings of kinship between the team's players and their fans


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