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Susand Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Open or opened

Is it correct to say "she was open to listen to new opinions " or should it be: "she was opened to listen to new opinions"
  

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Only open can be used to describe a person's willingness to listen - not opened . People are never "opened" - except maybe when they undergo surgery! CJ

— CalifJim

  • Only open can be used to describe a person's willingness to listen - not opened .
  • People are never "opened" - except maybe when they undergo surgery!
  • CJ
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Only open can be used to describe a person's willingness to listen - not opened.

People are never "opened" - except maybe when they undergo surgery!

CJ
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Dear CJ,

You mean we use "opened" when somebody else has caused somebody to open?

Regards

Iman
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imantaghaviYou mean we use "opened" when somebody else has caused somebody to open?
I'm not sure I understand your question, but I think the answer is "Yes".

In any case, open is one of those verbs that "works forwards and backwards".

When I open the door, the door opens.

Similarly,

When I break the vase, th
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Hi,
Susand"she was open to listen to new opinions "
When we say someone is open to others ideas or opinions, the statement connotes a certain "willingness to listen", therefore, "to listen" seems redudant. I would omit it. Be aware, "open" can be used as adjective and a verb.

I found an opened can of sardine in the kitchen- participle adjective
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Cristal clear! thanks a lot :-)
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Thank you CJ,

Regards

Iman
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