verbs and other stuff in the preamble what did our forefathers actually say?
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Verbs and other stuff in the Preamble
What did our forefathers actually say?
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MORE PERFECT?
su·per·la·tive
[ soo púrlətiv ] 1. excellent: of the highest quality
or degree2. highest in degree of comparison:
expressing the highest degree of grammatical comparison of an adjective or adverb
3. grammatical form: the grammatical form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree of comparison
Why did the writers of the Constitution qualify the superlative?
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Establish Justice
es·tab·lish
[ i stábblish ] 1. start or set up something: to start
or set up something that is intended to continue or be permanent
2. place something permanently: to place something securely and permanently in a position, situation, or condition
3. confirm truth of something: to investigate something and prove or confirm its truth or validity
Which definition(s) of justice did they mean?
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Insure vs Ensure Domestic Tranquility
in·sure
[ in shr ] 1. cover something with insurance:
to agree formally that, for a sum of money paid to a company, the company will pay compensation or costs if a particular harm or loss occurs to somebody or something
2. protect against risk: to get protection from something undesirable that might happen, usually by making contingency plans or taking precautionary or preventive measures
En Sure
[ in shr ] 1. make something certain:
to make sure that something will happen or be available
Synonyms: make sure, make certain
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WHY INSURE INSTEAD OF ENSURE?
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pro·mote
[ prə mṓt ] 1. advance somebody in rank: to
raise somebody to a more senior job or a higher position or rank
2. move somebody to next grade: to move a student to the next higher grade at the end of the school year
3. support or encourage something: to encourage the growth and development of something
WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN ALTERNATE WORD CHOICES HERE?
Promote the General Welfare
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Secure the Blessings of Liberty
Verb (used with object)
10.
to get hold or possession of; procure; obtain: to secure materials; to secure a high government position.
11.
to free from danger or harm; make safe: Sandbags secured the town during the flood.
12.
to effect; make certain of to ensure
to make firm or fast, as by attaching: to secure a rope..
HOW DOES THE WORD SECURE COMPARE WITH THE OTHERS?
WHY SECURE FOR LIBERTY?
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Ordain and Establish this constitution
or·dain
[ awr dáyn ] 1. make religious
appointment: to appoint somebody officially as a priest, minister, or rabbi
2. command formally: to order or establish something formally, especially by law or by some other authority
1. Which definition did they mean?
2. Why use both words here?