Using word families to reformulate a verb
- Replacing verb with verb + noun
Explained:
~ to support – lend support, be supportive. There are many ways you can be supportive
and lend support.
~ to damage -- cause damage to, be damaging. Even minor deficiencies may cause permanent damage. They may be damaging.
~ to attempt – to make an attempt. He attempted to escape. He made several attempts to get away.
~ to control – to maintain control of. He is unable to maintain control of the ball and it comes loose.
~ to start – to make a start. So why not make a fresh start?
~ The support ‘family’
supported
supporter
supporters
supporting
supportive
supports
unsupported
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