Quick tips for better writing

Don't use breach –use break.

Don't use by means of – use by.

Don't use calculate –use work out or decide.

Don't use cease– use finish, stop, end.

Don't use circumvent – use get round, avoid, skirt, circle.

Don't use clarification –use explanation or help.

Don't use combine – use mix.

Don't use combined – use together.

Don't use commence– use start or begin.

Don't use communicate – use talk, write, or telephone – be specific about the method of communication.

Don't use competent – use able or can.

Don't use compile – use make or collect.

Don't use complete – use fill in or finish.

Don't use completion – use end.

Don't use comply with – use keep to or meet.

Don't use component – use part.

Don't use comprise – use make up or include.

Don't use conceal – use hide.

Don't use concerning – use about or on.

Don't use conclusion – use end.

Don't use concur – use agree.

Don't use condition – use rule.

Don't use consequently – use so.

Don't use considerable – use great or important.

Don't use constitute – use make up or form.

Don't use construe – use interpret.

Don't use consult – use talk to, meet, ask.

Don't use consumption – use amount used.

Don't use contemplate – use think about.

Don't use contrary to – use against or despite.

Don't use correct – use put right.

Don't use correspond – use write or email.

Instead of using the term costs the sum of use the term costs instead

Instead of using the term counter use the term against instead

Instead of using the term courteous use the term polite instead

Instead of using the term cumulative use the term added up, added together instead

Instead of using the term currently use the term now (or edit out) instead

Instead of using the term customary use the term usual, normal instead

Instead of using the term deduct use the term take off, take away instead

Instead of using the term deem to be use the term treat as instead

Instead of using the term defer use the term put off, delay instead

Instead of using the term deficiency use the term lack of instead

Instead of using the term delete use the term cross out instead

Instead of using the term demonstrate use the term show, prove instead

Instead of using the term denote use the term show instead

Instead of using the term depict use the term show instead

Instead of using the term designate use the term point out, show, name instead

Instead of using the term desire use the term wish, want instead

Instead of using the term despatch or dispatch use the term send, post instead

Instead of using the term despite the fact that use the term though, although instead

Instead of using the term determine use the term decide, work out, set, end instead

Instead of using the term detrimental use the term harmful, damaging instead

Instead of using the term difficulties use the term problems instead

Instead of using the term diminish use the term lessen, reduce instead

Instead of using the term disburse use the term pay, pay out instead

Instead of using the term discharge use the term carry out instead

Instead of using the term disclose use the term tell, show instead

Instead of using the term disconnect use the term cut off, unplug instead

Instead of using the term discontinue use the term stop, end instead

Instead of using the term discrete use the term separate instead

Instead of using the term discuss use the term talk about instead

Instead of using the term disseminate use the term spread instead

Instead of using the term documentation use the term papers, documents instead

Instead of using the term domiciled in use the term living in instead

Instead of using the term dominant use the term main instead

Instead of using the term due to the fact of use the term because, as instead

Instead of using the term duration use the term time, life instead

Instead of using the term during which time use the term while instead

Instead of using the term dwelling use the term home instead

Instead of using the term economical use the term cheap, good value instead

Instead of using the term eligible use the term allowed, qualified instead

Instead of using the term elucidate use the term explain, make clear instead

Instead of using the term emphasise use the term stress instead

Instead of using the term empower use the term allow, let instead

Instead of using the term enable use the term allow instead

Instead of using the term enclosed use the term inside, with instead

Instead of using the term encounter use the term meet instead

Instead of using the term endeavour use the term try instead

Instead of using the term enquire use the term ask instead

Instead of using the term enquiry use the term question instead

Instead of using the term ensure use the term make sure instead

Instead of using the term entitlement use the term right instead

Instead of using the term envisage use the term expect, imagine instead

Instead of using the term equivalent use the term equal, the same instead

Instead of using the term erroneous use the term wrong instead

Instead of using the term establish use the term show, find out, set up instead

Instead of using the term evaluate use the term test, check instead

Instead of using the term evince use the term show, prove instead

Instead of using the term ex officio use the term because of his or her position instead

Instead of using the term exceptionally use the term only when, in this case instead

Instead of using the term excessive use the term too many, too much instead

Instead of using the term exclude use the term leave out instead

Instead of using the term excluding use the term apart from, except instead

Instead of using the term exclusively use the term only instead

Instead of using the term exempt from use the term free from instead

Instead of using the term expedite use the term hurry, speed up instead

Instead of using the term expeditiously use the term as soon as possible, quickly instead

Instead of using the term expenditure use the term spending instead

Instead of using the term expire use the term run out instead

Instead of using the term extant use the term current, in force instead