Formal vs Informal Words
about – regarding/concerning
ask – enquire
ask for – request
begin – commence
book – reserve
but – while, whereas
buy – purchase
choose – select
end – terminate
enough – sufficient
give – provide
go ahead – proceed
help – assist
tell – inform
kids – children
let – allow
say sorry – apologize
Sorry! – I regret
get – receive
get in touch – contact
use/eat – consume
| INFORMAL | FORMAL |
| about | regarding/concerning |
| ask | enquire |
| ask for | request |