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It is worth noting that usually the Germanic-based words sound more common, and the Latinate-based ones more lofty.

Note that sometimes the English word has shifted meaning from its Germanic origins, for instance the word "throw" originally meant "turn" etc.

Source for checking: Online Etymology Dictionary , Merriam-Webster Online .



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