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Prescribe vs Formulate - What's the difference?

prescribe | formulate |


As verbs the difference between prescribe and formulate

is that prescribe is to order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient while formulate is to reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression.

Rough vs Adverse - What's the difference?

rough | adverse |


As adjectives the difference between rough and adverse

is that rough is having a texture that has much friction not smooth; uneven while adverse is unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.

As a noun rough

is the unmowed part of a golf course.

As a verb rough

is to create in an approximate form.

As an adverb rough

is in a rough manner; rudely; roughly.

Intimate vs Copy - What's the difference?

intimate | copy |


In transitive terms the difference between intimate and copy

is that intimate is to suggest or disclose discreetly while copy is to imitate.

As an adjective intimate

is closely acquainted; familiar.

Incantation vs Incarnation - What's the difference?

incantation | incarnation |


As nouns the difference between incantation and incarnation

is that incantation is the act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results while incarnation is an incarnate being or form.

As a proper noun Incarnation is

the doctrine that the second person of the Trinity assumed human form in the person of Jesus Christ and is fully divine and fully human.

Espouse vs Help - What's the difference?

espouse | help |


In transitive terms the difference between espouse and help

is that espouse is to accept, support, or take on as one’s own (an idea or a cause) while help is to avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.

As a noun help is

action given to provide assistance; aid.

Alternative vs Diversions - What's the difference?

alternative | diversions |


As nouns the difference between alternative and diversions

is that alternative is alternative while diversions is .

Smoulder vs Blaze - What's the difference?

smoulder | blaze |


As verbs the difference between smoulder and blaze

is that smoulder is alternative form of lang=en while blaze is to be on fire, especially producing a lot of flames and light.

As nouns the difference between smoulder and blaze

is that smoulder is smoke; smother while blaze is a fire, especially a fast-burning fire producing a lot of flames and light.

Insist vs Assist - What's the difference?

insist | assist |


As verbs the difference between insist and assist

is that insist is to hold up a claim emphatically while assist is to stand (at a place) or to (an opinion).

As a noun assist is

a helpful action or an act of giving.

Erosion vs Armoring - What's the difference?

erosion | armoring |


As a noun erosion

is erosion.

As a verb armoring is

.

Supply vs Multiple - What's the difference?

supply | multiple |


As a verb supply

is to provide (something), to make (something) available for use.

As a noun supply

is (uncountable) the act of supplying.

As an adverb supply

is supplely: in a supple manner, with suppleness.

As an adjective multiple is

multiple.

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