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Mon 15 Oct, 2007 06:59 am
We say "I've embraced Christianity."
Besides 'embraced', what other words can be used?
Many thanks.
accepted, adopted. Each word has a slightly different shade of meaning, but are equally correct.
Phoenix32890 wrote:accepted, adopted. Each word has a slightly different shade of meaning, but are equally correct.
What is the difference in meaning?
Thanks.
"Embrace" has a very positive emotional tone. Think of a person throwing his arms about his religion. Adopted and accepted are more neutral in emotional tone. To me adopted sounds more proactive, whereas accepted sounds more reactive.
Yoong Liat- I don't think that you have to be concerned about the different shades of meaning. All three words would be fine in the sentence's context.
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