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Rule "the + verb"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: the + verb
Message: The word 'rebrand' is not a noun. Did you mean <suggestion>\3</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/verbs-as-nouns/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Their rebrand is pretty.
    Correction suggestion: rebranding
  • That's my understand of his motivation.
    Correction suggestion: understanding
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • A rebranding of our Corporate Design might be necessary soon.
  • Please let her rebrand our company logo.
  • It helped her understand herself.
  • It is impossible to make her understand the theory.
  • Only a few understand the problem.
  • Did the other respond?
  • Will the other respond?
ID: PREPOSITION_VERB [35]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)