Academic and business alternatives to common phrasal verbs
Q1. What is the formal equivalent of 'LOOK INTO'?
LOOK INTO becomes INVESTIGATE. Formality demands precision. Inquiries commence.
Q2. What is the formal equivalent of 'GIVE UP'?
GIVE UP becomes SURRENDER or RELINQUISH. Formality elevates. Tone shifts.
Q3. Instead of 'FIND OUT', formal writing uses ___
FIND OUT becomes DISCOVER or ASCERTAIN. Academic prose prefers. Clarity is achieved.
Q4. Instead of 'PUT OFF', formal writing uses ___
PUT OFF becomes POSTPONE. Deadlines shift. Formality prevails.
Q5. Instead of 'CARRY OUT', formal writing uses ___
CARRY OUT becomes CONDUCT or EXECUTE. Tasks are formalised. Procedures follow.