English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
SAFE or SAVE?
I wish you ~save~ a journey (nonstandard).
I wish you a *safe* journey (standard).
Something that is safe does not cause physical harm or danger.
It’s only God who can ~safe~ (nonstandard).
It’s only God who can *save* (standard).
If you save someone or something, you help them to avoid harm or to escape from a dangerous or unpleasant situation.
SAFE or SAVE?
Were you able to ___ anyone?
Is this place __ for anyone?
The keeper made a great __.
__ me a place there, please.
Play __ out there.
GAB
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