Thank you very much. I need to find appropriate synonyms in the following sentences. I looked them up in the dictionary but I'm still doubtful.
1) Elizabeth I’s, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s daughter, ruled through her Privy Council of about 20 members, great nobles and officials.
2)She encouraged the hopes of European princes with whom it was important to keep on good terms (I need to rephrase this sentence using a synonym: to keep in good relationships?).
3)She was beloved by her subjects who eventually made a cult of their “Virgin Queen”.
4)Her court was brilliant since it consisted of musicians, poets and actors, who were anxious (eager?) to entertain her.
5)Her great achievement in foreign policy was the defeat of Spain. At first she avoided open war with Spain (she avoided coming into conflict with Spain) so that explorations and overseas trade expanded, making England a commercial and seafaring power.
6) She secretely encouraged (supported) English sea-captains who were engaged (synonym?) in piracy, and took a share of their profits.
7)As a matter of fact, they captured Spanish ships that carried precious metals, tobacco and slaves from Africa to America. In 1588, however, the war with Spain broke out.
8) The English ships managed to defeat the Spanish Armada because they were lower, faster and armed with long-range guns. The English fleet had (got?) the better of the Spanish one also with the help (thanks to, because of, owing to?) of bad weather.
1) Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, ruled through her Privy Council, composed of about twenty great nobles and officials.
2) She encouraged the hopes of European princes who were seeking her hand in marriage. It was important to form and maintain good relationships.
3) She was beloved by her subjects, who eventually made a cult of their Virgin Queen.
4) Her court was brilliant since it consisted of musicians, poets, and actors, all of whom were eager to entertain her.
5) Her great achievement in foreign policy was the defeat of Spain. At first she avoided open war with Spain so that explorations and overseas trade could expand, making England a commercial and seafaring power.
6) She secretly encouraged English sea-captains who practiced piracy, and she took a share of their profits.
7)As a matter of fact, they captured Spanish ships that carried precious metals, tobacco, and slaves from Africa to America. In 1588, however, the war with Spain broke out.
8) English ships were lower and faster than the Spanish, as well as armed with long-range guns. In addition, bad weather aided the English fleet in their defeat of the Spanish.
In #5, the word should be "exploration" (singular) rather than "explorations."
1) Elizabeth I’s, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s daughter, governed through her Privy Council of approximately 20 members, prominent nobles, and officials.
2) She fostered the aspirations of European princes with whom it was crucial to maintain amicable relations.
3) She was adored by her subjects who ultimately idolized their “Virgin Queen”.
4) Her court was dazzling as it comprised musicians, poets, and actors, who were enthusiastic about entertaining her.
5) Her notable accomplishment in foreign policy was the triumph over Spain. Initially, she avoided direct conflict with Spain to allow for the expansion of explorations and overseas trade, thus elevating England as a commercial and seafaring power.
6) She covertly aided English sea-captains who were involved in piracy, and received a portion of their gains.
7) In fact, they seized Spanish vessels that transported valuable metals, tobacco, and slaves from Africa to America. In 1588, however, the war with Spain erupted.
8) The English fleet emerged victorious over the Spanish Armada as their ships were lower, swifter, and equipped with long-range cannons. The English fleet prevailed over the Spanish Armada, also owing to unfavorable weather conditions.