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Perpetrate vs. Perpetuate
Perpetrate
/ˈpɜːpətreɪt/Examples:
The hacker was caught before he could perpetrate the cyber attack.Efforts to perpetrate fraud were thwarted by the vigilant researchers.They conspired to perpetrate a theft at the art gallery.
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Perpetuate
/pəˈpetʃueɪt/Examples:
Art can perpetuate cultural narratives through generations.He sought to perpetuate his legacy with charitable works.Rumors can perpetuate misinformation if left unchecked.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Perpetrate is often associated with committing a crime, whereas perpetuate means to make something continue indefinitely.
- Think perpetrator when considering perpetrate because it relates to someone who commits an illegal act.
- Remember perpetual motion with perpetuate, as it conveys the idea of continuity or lasting effect.
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