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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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The politician's close associations/relations with know criminals
The politician's close associations/relations with know criminals will be his downfall.
Hi,
Do both associations and relations fit in the above and mean about the same? Thanks.
Hi,
Do both associations and relations fit in the above and mean about the same? Thanks.
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The words are not synonymous. "Association" (notice the singular construction, not plural), implies the sort of liaison one might have with business “associates”, or indeed criminal ones. “Relationship” on the other hand (also singular for preference), embraces the possibility of a closer, perhaps more intimate bond.
- The words are not synonymous.
- "Association" (notice the singular construction, not plural), implies the sort of liaison one might have with business “associates”, or indeed criminal ones.
- “Relationship” on the other hand (also singular for preference), embraces the possibility of a closer, perhaps more intimate bond.
- In the context, “association” would be my preferred choice.
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The words are not synonymous. "Association" (notice the singular construction, not plural), implies the sort of liaison one might have with business “associates”, or indeed criminal ones. “Relationship” on the other hand (also singular for preference), embraces the possibility of a closer, perhaps more intimate bond. In the context, “association” would be my preferred choice.
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