acceptable to - acceptable for - WordReference Forums
Mar 18, 2010 · acceptable to acceptable for Usually, to is used when what follows is a person or something that could accept or not accept the subject, as in the topic example and these: Asked …
accepted/acceptable - WordReference Forums
Aug 24, 2006 · Hi, Please explain to me the difference between "accepted" and "acceptable" in these two following sentences. Thanks a lot. 1. Is the proposal acceptable to you? 2. Is the proposal …
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Oct 10, 2016 · 'Acceptable to' is not really used in this situation. 'Approved by' and 'accepted by' are both perfectly fine, although I think 'approved' is a more typical usage. As a side note, program and report …
Jeans are accepted/acceptable - WordReference Forums
Dec 15, 2020 · "Jeans are acceptable." This sounds rather rude and only a half-hearted acceptance, e.g. "Jeans are acceptable but we don't really like them." The restaurant will say, "Jeans are …
If not vs If no - WordReference Forums
May 21, 2019 · I've once been taught that "if no" is acceptable only if it is used in a form (i.e. a YES/NO question), questionnaire, etc. To what extent do you and other native speakers agree? "If no" can be …
Perfectly Acceptable - WordReference Forums
Mar 31, 2012 · Here's three examples: 1) "The phrase 'Best regards' is perfectly acceptable English, but the expression 'Kind regards' is more colloquially used. 2) I think that legalisation of X is perfectly …
fermentation of foodstuffs or germination of grains <are><is>…
Sep 10, 2024 · Hello, everyone, ”Minimal processing can be one of the best ways to keep original flavors and taste, without any need to add artificial flavoring or additives, or salt. ... Such a spoilage as …
Adaptor vs. Adapter | WordReference Forums
May 17, 2006 · For the device, one can use either adaptor or adapter. BUT, for the person, the human being who adapts a novel into a filmscript or a a musician who adapts a composition for particular …
Swedish: ä = ae ? ö = oe? Acceptable? - WordReference Forums
Jun 29, 2009 · hello using a standard english keyboard, swedish characters can only be used by typing in the Alt code. Is it acceptable to replace ä with ae and ö with oe, like in german? Is there one for å? …
oh shoot / darn / it sucks [acceptable for teachers?]
Sep 19, 2017 · Depends on the context: Are the students adult or children? "Shoot" and "darn" are mostly acceptable. Some very conservative or very religious parents would object to even those …