“He swore to revenge his fallen brother.”
Usage Entry 1034 / 1350 60-second read
Avenge vs. Revenge
To act on behalf of another versus to settle a personal score.
The comparisoni
“He swore to avenge his fallen brother.”
The ruleii
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AVENGE = for others. REVENGE = for self.
AVENGE is a verb — to deliver justice on behalf of someone wronged. REVENGE is usually a noun (take revenge) and personal — retaliation for your own sake.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
AvengE on behalf. RevengE is personal.