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Default Re: about "in his view" and "relate to"

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Originally Posted by aba
Q1.
Does the following two sentences have exactly the same meanings?
1-1 Something that is circumstantial is related to a particular circumstance.
1-2 Something that is circumstantial relates to a particular circumstance.

Q2.
What does sentence 2-1 mean? Is sentence A right, or sentence B?
2-1 He is sincere in his view.
A) He think himself of being sincere.
B) His suggestions, opinions, or advices are sincere.
Q1- Pretty much
Q2- He think of himself as (being) sincere.
B Change 'advices' to 'advice'.
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