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Mitsuo23 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

May you find some comfort here?

Hi,

Would you describe what kind of grammar this is? I have found this expression from a song by Sarah McLachlan

May you find some comfort here.


Thank you,

M
  

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mitsuwao23 May you find some comfort here. This is a specialized use of "may" to express your wishes or hopes. One possible paraphrase is, "I hope you will find some comfort here".

— CalifJim

  • mitsuwao23 May you find some comfort here.
  • This is a specialized use of "may" to express your wishes or hopes.
  • One possible paraphrase is, "I hope you will find some comfort here".
  • Similarly, May you always be happy.
  • May you have success in your new job.
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mitsuwao23May you find some comfort here.
This is a specialized use of "may" to express your wishes or hopes. One possible paraphrase is, "I hope you will find some comfort here". Similarly,

May you always be happy.
May you have success in your new job.

CJ
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