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He looked at the art piece, but it didn't seem to...
1. ...catch his interest.
2. ...catch much interest from him.
3. ...spark much interest in him.
4. ...spark much interest from him.
Are all of these correct? And are there any differences between them that I should be aware of?
Thank you.
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These all can be used and mean approximately the same thing: the person did not like this piece of art. The differences, if any, are subtle: 1. This is what you'd usually hear.
- These all can be used and mean approximately the same thing: the person did not like this piece of art.
- The differences, if any, are subtle: 1.
- This is what you'd usually hear.
- This is the most informal and neutral-sounding of the four.
- 2.
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These all can be used and mean approximately the same thing: the person did not like this piece of art. The differences, if any, are subtle:
1. This is what you'd usually hear. This is the most informal and neutral-sounding of the four.
2. This is formal and snooty-sounding. You wouldn't use this unless you're trying to imply that the person was stuffy.
3. The wor
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