Formal writing is less personal and more official than informal writing. It is used in academic writings or business occasions. When it comes to formal writing, we must mind our words and tones carefully to ensure politeness. Wall Street English will teach you 10 formal words to upgrade your vocab!
1. Ask → Enquire
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any enquiries.
2. Ask for → Request
I am writing to request sponsorship from your company for the event.
3. Help → Assist
Please do not hesitate to contact us if we could be of further assistance.
4. Start → Commence
To commence with, the number of registered users has been spiraling since June.
5. End → Terminate
I am writing to inform you of our decision to terminate the contract.
6. Try → Endeavor
In spite of our greatest endeavors, the problem remains insolvable.
7. Get → Obtain
He failed to obtain permission to switch his position.
8. Keep → Reserve
Please reserve the date for the meeting.
9. Thanks → Gratitude
We would like to express our greatest gratitude for the assistance in advance.
10. Say sorry → apologize
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience the event may have caused you.
Now, it has become easier to write formal writings!
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