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please be free to vs please feel free to

Both these phrases are correct, but 'please feel free to' is the more commonly used and idiomatic expression in English. It's more natural and widely accepted in formal and informal contexts.
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please be free to

This phrase is grammatically correct but less common and not idiomatic in English.

This phrase can be understood, but it is not the typical way to express the idea of giving someone permission or encouragement. It may sound awkward or less natural to native English speakers.
  • Jan 3, 2024 ... if you guys have any suggestions, please be free to add them in the comments. Question.
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  • Nov 1, 2024 ... 35 likes, 3 comments - noelrobinsonuk on November 1, 2024: "Praying you are enjoying the new release 'Breaker of Chains' please be free to ...
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  • Nov 18, 2015 ... If anyone have some suggestions, please be free to share :) Thanks in advance ! Hi MagiBzh. Brian Element Wed, 11/18/2015 - 10:05. Hi MagiBzh.
  • Mar 21, 2017 ... PLEASE BE FREE TO SUPPORT NUPE CLASSES IN ANY KIND My sleepless nights are to restore and retains back our lost glory due to excessive ...
  • Jul 9, 2016 ... I've been thinking Mafiatale could do a very Rpg-Maker game ! I've done Sans today. If you guys enjoyed it please be free to take it for your projects !
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  • Mar 1, 2010 ... And since the coding part is mono, does c++ count for nothing for a unity programmer? If any statement is not proper, please be free to correct ...

Alternatives:

  • please feel free to
  • please don't hesitate to
  • please go ahead and
  • please feel at liberty to
  • please feel at ease to

please feel free to

This phrase is the more common and idiomatic way to express giving someone permission or encouragement in English.

This phrase is widely used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate that someone is welcome to do something without feeling obligated or restricted.
  • Nov 30, 2022 ... I was applying for a job, and the time I applied was pretty late. I used the sentence "please feel free to contact me for more discussion if you ...
  • Sep 3, 2014 ... Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information. Please let me know if you have any questions. I hope the above is useful ...
  • Jun 28, 2023 ... Please feel free to chime in! How do I get more micropets? I see that some users have soooo many pets and was wondering how I could obtain ...
  • Mar 11, 2021 ... How do you improve the sentence, "Please feel free to contact me if you would like to meet me for an interview. I am available on Tuesday"? All ...
  • Sep 14, 2022 ... 7233 likes, 442 comments - kellyrizzo on September 14, 2022: "Please feel free to chime in and add your advice or thoughts below.
  • Feb 13, 2014 ... Welcome! Please feel free to introduce yourself! Welcome everyone! We are very excited to be able to open the doors on ESOUI! I ...
  • Mar 23, 2023 ... Please feel free to reach out! ... @nealrandel it's coming along! ... How is your rib healing? ... Photo shared by Brock Hardy on March 24, 2024 ...
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  • Sep 30, 2021 ... Please Feel Free to Cancel Our Plans. For this solo ager, being home alone with her dog suits her just fine. By Elaine Soloway. |. September 30 ...
  • Nov 8, 2010 ... Thank you, Hermione and Cotonkm1114. I heard, for example, whey you say "please feel free to ask me", instead you should say "I'll be glad ...

Alternatives:

  • please don't hesitate to
  • please go ahead and
  • please feel at liberty to
  • please feel at ease to
  • please feel comfortable to

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