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AskAndAnswer Posted 14 years ago
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Uptake or take up?

In the following sentence, does the word "uptake" work? Does it mean that Henry would once again take hold of his rightful kingdom?

A. Elizabeth told Henry to once again uptake his rightful kingdom, and to forget the meaningless disputes between him and his father.

B. Elizabeth told Henry to once again take up his rightful kingdom, and to forget the meaningless disputes between him and his father.

The definition which I found for uptake was:
4. the act of accepting or taking up something on offer or available.

Are there any better words which would work better?

Thanks!
  

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AskAndAnswer In the following sentence, does the word "uptake" work? No. 'uptake' is not used in the sense of taking power.

— CalifJim

  • AskAndAnswer In the following sentence, does the word "uptake" work?
  • No.
  • 'uptake' is not used in the sense of taking power.
  • AskAndAnswer better words Elizabeth told Henry to (assert his rights and) take command of his kingdom once again, and to forget the meaningless disputes between him and his father.
  • Elizabeth told Henry to take command of his kingdom once again, (as was his right,) and to forget the meaningless disputes between him and his father.
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AskAndAnswerIn the following sentence, does the word "uptake" work?
No. 'uptake' is not used in the sense of taking power.
AskAndAnswerbetter words
Elizabeth told Henry to (assert his rights and) take command of his kingdom once again, and to forget the meaningless disputes between him and his father.

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