Changing verbs into nouns

Last Updated : Jan 03, 2023 |

Do not change a verb into a noun or bury a verb inside a longer noun. When a verb works in the same context, use the verb instead.

Tip:

Nouns that end in -ance, -ence, -ity, -ment, -sion, or -tion usually contain a buried verb.

Preferred

Discouraged

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