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Bhuvaneshnick Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
usage
I have seen the word abase in dictionary and it has been mentioned that abase should be used with only object. I do not know what that mean?
Can some one give me example for how abase is used with object and not used with object. Thank you
Can some one give me example for how abase is used with object and not used with object. Thank you
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First off, abase is not a word that is commonly used. You might be better using a synonym, such as humble, debase, degrade, humiliate, or disgrace. That said, abase is a transitive verb.
- First off, abase is not a word that is commonly used.
- You might be better using a synonym, such as humble, debase, degrade, humiliate, or disgrace.
- That said, abase is a transitive verb.
- It requires an object when it is used.
- The verb has to act on something or someone to make sense.
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First off, abase is not a word that is commonly used. You might be better using a synonym, such as humble, debase, degrade, humiliate, or disgrace.
That said, abase is a transitive verb. It requires an object when it is used. The verb has to act on something or someone to make sense. It is incomplete without that object.
You cannot say
Jack abased. (Who did he humb
That said, abase is a transitive verb. It requires an object when it is used. The verb has to act on something or someone to make sense. It is incomplete without that object.
You cannot say
Jack abased. (Who did he humb
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