Verbs
Is it correct to say:
a) "Richard suffers from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)".
b) "Lousie suffers from anorexia/bulimia."
2. And is it correct to say:
a) "Richard has ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)".
b) "Lousie has anorexia/bulimia."
3. And which of both verbs sounds more natural?
Top answer
Those are all OK and sound natural. 'to suffer from' is a high register expression. That is, it's more formal and more suitable for writing.
- Those are all OK and sound natural.
- 'to suffer from' is a high register expression.
- That is, it's more formal and more suitable for writing.
- 'to have' is a lower register expression.
- It's less formal and more suited to everyday conversation.
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Those are all OK and sound natural.
'to suffer from' is a high register expression. That is, it's more formal and more suitable for writing.
'to have' is a lower register expression. It's less formal and more suited to everyday conversation.
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