Monday, December 10, 2012

perpetuate/perpetrate: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Monday, December 10, 2012

perpetuate/perpetrate
“Perpetrate” is something criminals do (criminals are sometimes called “perps” in slang). When you seek to continue something you are trying to “perpetuate” it.

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