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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

relive

Interviewer: Can you tell us about what they did to you?
A rescued hostage: I'm not ready to relive/replay the memories.

Is there any difference between the two choices in this context?
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The meaning is about the same. I prefer relive . replay suggests an audience.

  • The meaning is about the same.
  • I prefer relive .
  • replay suggests an audience.
  • relive suggests interiority.
  • CJ
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The meaning is about the same. I prefer relive. replay suggests an audience. relive suggests interiority.

CJ

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