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Lucas21c Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

'to' vs 'at'

Could you tell me what the difference is between (1) and (2) of the following sentence in terms of nuance or meaning?
Thank you.

Despite of very remunerative work, 92% employees demurred (1) to / (2) at working overtime.
  

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and even 'at' is rare. There is normally no complement to 'demur'. 'Despite of' is also wrong; it must be either 'in spite of' or 'despite'.

— Mister Micawber

  • and even 'at' is rare.
  • There is normally no complement to 'demur'.
  • 'Despite of' is also wrong; it must be either 'in spite of' or 'despite'.
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'To' is wrong; 'at' is right..and even 'at' is rare. There is normally no complement to 'demur'.

'Despite of' is also wrong; it must be either 'in spite of' or 'despite'.
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Could you tell me how 'I demur to that statement' sounds?
Does it also sound awkward?
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It's not just awkward. It's wrong.
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lucas21cCould you tell me how 'I demur to that statement' sounds? Does it also sound awkward?
Apparently demur to doesn't sound awkward to some people.

To scruple or object; to take exception; to oppose; to balk. I demur to that statement. (Wiktionary)

To take exception : object — often used with to or at
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CalifJimApparently demur to doesn't sound awkward to some people.
It seems I was wrong.
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