Persuasion and Discourse

to publicly support or recommend something

The environmentalist passionately advocates for sustainable living practices.

to carefully examine something and judge its value, often in terms of money or quality

The real estate agent will appraise the house to determine its market value.

to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

In an interview last month, the athlete asserted that dedication and hard work will always lead to achieving fitness goals.

to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view

She biased the hiring process by favoring candidates from her alma mater.

to find a number or amount using mathematics

She calculated the total cost of the groceries before going to the store.

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

He was arrested for attempting to commit fraud by falsifying financial documents.

to give an official degree, title, right, etc. to someone

The university will confer degrees upon the graduating students during the commencement ceremony.

to be or act in accordance with a rule, standard, etc.

Students are expected to conform to the school's dress code.

to compete actively or fight against others for a goal or victory

Teams from all over the country will contend for the championship title this weekend.

(of pieces of evidence, facts, statements, etc.) to be opposite or very different in a way that it is impossible for all to be true at the same time

The witness's testimony contradicted the forensic evidence presented in court, leading to doubts about the accuracy of the case.

a statement that directly opposes another statement, making both unable to be true at the same time

The witness's statement turned out to be a contradictory, casting doubt on the case.

to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something

She decided to convert the spare room into a home office for remote work.

to determine by a process of logical reasoning

From the evidence presented, the detective deduced the likely sequence of events.

to consider in a particular manner

The committee deemed the proposal worthy of further consideration.

to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something, facts, etc.

The two colleagues started to dispute the best approach to solving the project's challenges.

to make a repeated and reflected sound

Her footsteps echoed in the empty hallway.

opposed to or against a particular action, proposal, policy, or idea

He cast an anti vote on the proposal.

a response expressing agreement or consent

He gave an affirmative when asked to join the team.

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

She challenges her colleagues to a friendly chess match every Friday.

able to be believed or relied on

After all the evidence was presented, her alibi seemed more credible than before.

(of a subject of discussion) unclear or uncertain, therefore can be further discussed or disagreed with

The impact of the new policy is debatable among experts.

to say the sound of a letter or word correctly or in a specific way

She pronounces each word with clarity during the language class.

used to add a statement that contradicts what one has just said

I thought the movie was too long.Then again, the visuals were stunning.

used to convey that a statement can be supported with reasons or evidence

He is arguably the best player in the league, consistently delivering outstanding performances.

in a positive, approving, or useful manner

The new policy was received favorably by employees, as it addressed concerns raised in previous feedback.

used to introduce a statement that presents a truth or reality, often to clarify or emphasize something

As a matter of fact, I did see him at the store earlier today.

in a manner where two or more things happen together

They both spoke at the same time, causing confusion in the conversation.

used to convey that what one is saying about something is also true for another related thing

I don't like coffee, and, for that matter, I'm not a fan of tea either.

used to refer to the specific matter or topic being discussed or considered

As far as the weather's concerned, I'd stay indoors today, if I were you.

to fight until a result is achieved or an agreement is reached

The two nations decided to fight out their differences through diplomatic negotiations.

to be different from each other, resulting in incompatibility or disagreement

Their personalities clash, as they have opposing views on almost every topic.

the act of hostile parties coming into conflict or opposition

The police prevented a confrontation between rival gangs.

the quality of always acting or being the same way, or having the same opinions or standards

Successful athletes attribute their achievements to discipline and consistency in training.

a formal declaration by which someone is found guilty of a crime in a court of law

The defendant's conviction was based on solid evidence presented during the trial.

to carefully examine something in a detailed manner

As part of the workshop, participants were encouraged to critique their peers' presentations, offering constructive feedback for refinement.

someone who does not provide a definite answer for a question, particularly when being asked in a poll

During the market research, the interviewees were divided into three groups: those in favor, those against, and the don't-knows who remained undecided on the new technology.

a remark or opinion that has been used so much that it is not effective anymore

His speech was filled with clichés about love and happiness, failing to resonate with the audience.

(of a comment) implying two distinct meanings

Her double-edged remark about his promotion could be interpreted as both congratulatory and subtly critical.

used when one is providing the general meaning of written or spoken statement instead of the exact words

She made a suggestion to hire more staff, or words to that effect, to improve efficiency.

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

"Okey-dokey," she replied cheerfully when asked if she was ready to start the meeting.

used to describe something as really great, satisfying, or interesting

After watching the movie, she exclaimed, "That film was awesomesauce!"

used to show that one is angry, annoyed, or astonished

For crying out loud, could you please turn down the volume on the TV?

a story told in order to gain the sympathy of other people, particularly one that seems to be fake

She tried to win the competition with a sob story about her hardships, but the judges saw through it.