Voicing Opinions

an arrangement according to which a bank keeps and protects someone's money that can be taken out or added to

Sarah opened a savings account at the local bank to start saving for her future.

turn, usually 180 degrees

in regard to what someone has said or written

According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

She sought her grandmother's advice before making a major career decision.

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

The doctor advised the patient to maintain a healthy diet and exercise for overall well-being.

the mixture of gases, primarily oxygen and nitrogen, that surrounds the Earth and is essential for breathing

He could feel the warm air on his face as he stepped outside.

the mixture of gases, primarily oxygen and nitrogen, that surrounds the Earth and is essential for breathing

He could feel the warm air on his face as he stepped outside.

to explain one's actions or decisions, especially when questioned or challenged

The CEO had to answer for the company's poor financial performance during the shareholders' meeting.

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.

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Her assertion that the project would succeed was based on thorough research.

in a way that shows confidence and forcefulness when expressing opinions or needs

She spoke assertively during the meeting to make her point clear.

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.

in great detail or for a long time

She spoke about her experiences at length during the interview.

under the best of conditions

to publicly state that something is the case

The politician avowed their commitment to transparency and accountability in government.

an open declaration or affirmation of one’s opinions

His avowal of support for the new policy was met with applause.

to talk about someone who is absent in a mean way

to withdraw or reverse a previously stated opinion to avoid criticism or controversy

After receiving backlash, the politician began to backpedal on his controversial remarks.

to go back along the same path or route that one has previously taken

Realizing they had missed a turn, the hikers had to backtrack along the trail to find the right path.

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

The house was badly damaged by the storm.

used to state one's opinion while emphasizing or summarizing its most important aspects

Basically, we need to finish the project by the end of the week.

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 shift or move a small amount, often reluctantly or with difficulty

The heavy rock wouldn't budge no matter how hard they tried to push it.

to change one's opinions about something often and quickly, sometimes being enthusiastic and other times indifferent or negative

She keeps blowing hot and cold about moving to a new city, making it hard to plan.

to talk about something in a completely open and direct way

In negotiations, it's important to call a spade a spade and address the issues head-on.

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

George didn't want to come, but we persuaded him to change his mind.

to change one's opinion, attitude, or way of speaking, usually to something very different from before

He bragged that the test was easy, but when he saw his grade he changed his tune.

a person who is weak and lacks courage

Don't be such a chickenshit; stand up for yourself!

to completely change one's decision or opinion

After hearing all the arguments, she finally came around and agreed to join us.

to be published, released, or made available to the public

The new book by the acclaimed author will come out next month.

to come to someone's house in order to visit them for a short time

Why don't you come over to my place for dinner tonight?

a spoken or written remark that expresses an opinion or reaction

He replied to my comment with a detailed explanation.

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

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

one’s final verdict after giving a subject adequate attention and considerable amount of thought

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

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

a strong statement or a piece of writing that expresses certain feelings and opinions

In his declamation, the politician made a passionate announcement about his plans for improving healthcare in the country.

expressing one's feelings in a dramatic and forceful way

In her declamatory poem, she expressed her innermost thoughts and desires with grandeur and intensity.

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 deceive someone into believing something that is not true, often by creating false hopes or illusions

The politician deluded voters with promises of unrealistic solutions to complex problems.

the act of tricking someone into believing things that aren't true

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

He wanted to discuss his concerns with the manager before making a formal complaint.

an act or process of talking and sharing ideas in order to reach a decision or conclusion

The book club meeting ended with a lively discussion about the novel.

in a critical and arrogant manner therefore refusing to consider other's opinions

a phrase or word that intentionally conveys two distinct meanings, usually with one sexual connotation