But again, it's likely to have become current because of a need. How else do you describe the situation of checking up on someone, mainly face to face but also through other channels, including various methods of communication, for a specific purpose? I don't like the word, but if it's necessary I don't think it's vile.
Eew. Really?
I don't think it's vile. I like it a lot. (Sorry sionnach.)
But again, it's likely to have become current because of a need. How else do you describe the situation of checking up on someone, mainly face to face but also through other channels, including various methods of communication, for a specific purpose? I don't like the word, but if it's necessary I don't think it's vile.
vile backformation from liaison