Solutions - Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8E in the Solutions Intermediate coursebook, such as "accuse", "insist on", "persuade", etc.

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Solutions - Intermediate

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

Ex: She accused her colleague of stealing her ideas during the meeting .
to admit [verb]

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

Ex: He often admits when he does n't know the answer .

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

Ex: In a professional setting , it is common to apologize for any errors and take responsibility .
to beg [verb]

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

Ex: Right now , the child is begging for a second chance after breaking a vase .

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

Ex: During the business negotiation , the salesperson tried to persuade the client to agree to a favorable deal .

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

Ex: While on the campaign trail , the candidate was promising various improvements to the community .
to thank [verb]

to show gratitude to someone for what they have done

Ex: People regularly thank others for their assistance .
to agree [verb]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

Ex: We all agree that we need more resources for the project .
to offer [verb]

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: The teacher offered valuable feedback to help the students improve their work .

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

Ex: The employee had to refuse the assignment as it conflicted with their current workload .

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

Ex: I would advise against making any hasty decisions without considering all the consequences .
to ask [verb]

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

Ex: We should ask our neighbors if they need any help during the move .

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

Ex: The coach 's motivational speeches were designed to encourage the athletes , inspiring them to give their best performance on the field .
to tell [verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town .

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

Ex: Last week , she reminded the team about the important client meeting .
to deny [verb]

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

Ex: Despite the witness accounts , the defendant chose to deny any wrongdoing in court .

to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration

Ex: She proposed a topic for her research project , hoping to investigate the relationship between social media usage and mental health .

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

Ex: Can you mention where you found that interesting article ?

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

Ex: The professor suggested several topics for research papers in the upcoming semester .

to demand something firmly and persistently

Ex: They insisted on their right to a full refund for the faulty product .

to want to know about something particular

Ex: The detective could n't help but wonder who the mysterious figure in the photograph could be .
to blame [verb]

to say or feel that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem

Ex: The investigation revealed no evidence to blame the company for the unexpected equipment failure .
to warn [verb]

to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation

Ex: The detective warned the witness about the possible threats to their safety .