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Mr. Tom Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Snap vs photograph

Hi

My previous post prompted me to ask this question. Emotion: smile

Would you say that snap and photograph (both as verbs) are almost synonymous?

1) She doesn't like to be snapped.

2) She doesn't like to be photographed.

1) Could you please snap the three of us at the fountain?

2) Could you please photograph the three of us at the fountain?

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Hi, 'Snap' sounds like 'photograph someone in a very casual and informal way' . I don't seem to hear this verb 'snap' used much any more. What we say a lot is 'He took a picture/photo/photograph' .

— Clive

  • Hi, 'Snap' sounds like 'photograph someone in a very casual and informal way' .
  • I don't seem to hear this verb 'snap' used much any more.
  • What we say a lot is 'He took a picture/photo/photograph' .
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

'Snap' sounds like 'photograph someone in a very casual and informal way'.

I don't seem to hear this verb 'snap' used much any more.

What we say a lot is 'He took a picture/photo/photograph'.

Best wishes, Clive
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Thanks, Clive. So, would you say that my sentences sound ODD to your native ears?

Tom
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Hi,

No, I wouldn't.

Clive
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If you said someone "doesn't like to be snapped" I would have no idea at all what you were talking about! Say "she doesn't like to be photographed/" or, if you want something more casual, "she doesn't like having her picture taken." On the other hand, if you handed me a camera and asked me to snap the three of you at the fountain, I would probably figure it out.
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