Fail and Task

Fail

Fail verb - To stop functioning.

Task and fail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Task" instead a verb "Fail".

Nearby Words: failure, failing, failed

Task

Task verb - To give a task, duty, or responsibility to.

Fail and task are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fail" instead a verb "Task".

Nearby Words: tasked, taskwork, tasking

Both words in one sentence

  • If a group of henchmen fail miserably at a task, I will not berate them for incompetence then send the same group out to try the task again.
  • Failure Is the Only Option Charged with a task from Bishop Brennon, not only does Ted fail in the task he achieves the opposite effect.
  • Self-Imposed Challenge Might Guy and Rock Lee of Naruto will declare that if they fail in a task, they will challenge themselves with another even more onerous task as punishment.
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