Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Social Influence & Strategies

to mention something without directly talking about it in detail

to give a hint, signal, or prompt to a performer to act, speak, or continue

to cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically by lying or omitting important information

to achieve a state of harmony by managing different aspects or priorities effectively

to argue or disagree with someone over something

to try to make someone do something in a forceful or persistent manner

to successfully communicate a message or idea to someone in a way that they understand or accept it

to make something seem less important or serious than it actually is

a joke or reference understood only by a specific group, often based on shared experiences or knowledge

to exaggerate the importance, danger, or emotional impact of something

a casual conversation where people share recent news, updates, or experiences to stay informed about each other's lives

to make a point unmistakably clear by stressing it, providing proof, or using examples

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

a comment on a person's looks, behavior, achievements, etc. that expresses one's admiration or praise for them

to advise someone to take a course of action

to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

to be allowed or able to take part in making decisions or influencing something

to be eager to hear what a person wants to say

a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention

to provide proof, show, or be a sign of something, often based on observation or analysis

to present or bring forward a question, issue, or topic for consideration or discussion

a skillful or distinctive way of expressing something in words

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

support or help given to someone or something

an unpleasant, yet truthful information someone reveals or points out about one

to emphasize, highlight, or draw attention to certain features or aspects of something

helpful feedback intended to improve performance, work, or behavior, rather than just point out faults

to express disapproval or disagreement, especially formally or in a discussion

to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

to express something verbally and openly, especially a feeling, opinion, etc.