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Formal verbs instead of everyday ones

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Swap get for obtain and start for commence. Formal verbs for reports, academic writing and official emails.

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Formal verbs instead of everyday ones: words and hints
Add	Word	Hint
	obtain	get
	purchase	buy
	require	need
	commence	start
	terminate	end
	assist	help
	enquire	ask
	inform	tell
	reside	live
	ascertain	find out
	endeavour	try
	comprehend	understand
	retain	keep
	prohibit	ban
	diminish	get smaller

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