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Hardell Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Thirst
Hello.
A friend asked me if "Thirst for knowing myself" was grammatically correct.
I know that "thirst" is usually followed by "for" so I guess it it correct. However, I can't help finding this sentence a bit awkward. Is it possible (and grammatically correct) to say something like "Thirst to know myself"?
If yes, does it sound better or worse to you?
Thank you.
A friend asked me if "Thirst for knowing myself" was grammatically correct.
I know that "thirst" is usually followed by "for" so I guess it it correct. However, I can't help finding this sentence a bit awkward. Is it possible (and grammatically correct) to say something like "Thirst to know myself"?
If yes, does it sound better or worse to you?
Thank you.
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They both sound okay to me, but I prefer the infinitive. Would you please put it in a sentence? That may make a difference.
- They both sound okay to me, but I prefer the infinitive.
- Would you please put it in a sentence?
- That may make a difference.
- Eg, are you using "thirst" as a verb or as a noun?
- I thirst ( v ) to know etc.
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They both sound okay to me, but I prefer the infinitive.
Would you please put it in a sentence? That may make a difference.
Eg, are you using "thirst" as a verb or as a noun? I thirst ( v ) to know etc. ; I have a thirst ( n ) for etc.
"I thirst for knowledge" works with "thirst" as a verb.
Edit. Sorry to ramble like this!
Note that "I thirst to k
Would you please put it in a sentence? That may make a difference.
Eg, are you using "thirst" as a verb or as a noun? I thirst ( v ) to know etc. ; I have a thirst ( n ) for etc.
"I thirst for knowledge" works with "thirst" as a verb.
Edit. Sorry to ramble like this!
Note that "I thirst to k
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