User:Helen Godshall/Notepad/'Stare' V.S. 'Adstare'
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| Note title | 'Stare' V.S. 'Adstare' |
|---|---|
| Page(s) link(s) | Page:FC 1042.djvu/425 |
These verbs are both present, active, infinitives, and they come from the same root verb- 'sto, stare'. The meaning is similar, but the 'ad-' prefix makes 'adstare' slightly more specific. 'Stare' means to stand, stand firm while 'adstare' means to assist, stand upright. The words are interchangeable, 'adstare' just has a more specific focus.
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