In order to discover the semantic difference between these two words, I need to figure out how the following sentences differ in meaning:
- Try to make your child get used to healthy foods.
- Try to accustom your child to healthy foods.
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Sign up to join this communityIn order to discover the semantic difference between these two words, I need to figure out how the following sentences differ in meaning:
- Try to make your child get used to healthy foods.
- Try to accustom your child to healthy foods.
"make" somebody do something implies "forcing" somebody to do something.
The two sentences would have the same meaning if you would change "make" with "help":
Try to help your child get used to healthy foods.