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This tag is for questions about verbs. Verbs are words that express an action, occurrence, or a state of being. Add this tag to single-word-requests if you are looking for a verb. Add the tag word-usage if you are asking about the usage of the verb.
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Is it ever correct to use "to English" as a verb?
You may use "English" as a substitute for "anglicize", but in actual spoken English which would be generally understood, "to English" is a term used in billiards/pool, meaning to put a special spin on …
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Devoid and Lack
When we say something is devoid of this or that, we mean that it is completely lacking this or that. When we speak of a lack of something, we usually do not mean a total absence.
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