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Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Expressing Opinions

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to expressing opinions such as "remark", "comment", and "disagree".

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Categorized English Verbs of Verbal Action
to review
to review
[Verb]

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

Ex: She reviewed the latest novel, highlighting its compelling characters and thought-provoking themes. 
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to critique

to carefully examine something in a detailed manner

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

to express one's opinion about something or someone

Ex: After reading the article, she decided to comment on the author's perspective and add her own insights. 
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to remark
to remark
[Verb]

to express one's opinion through a statement

Ex: After tasting the dish, she couldn't help but remark on the chef's exceptional culinary skills. 
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to observe

to make a written or spoken remark

Ex: During the meeting, she observed that the proposed budget allocation seemed disproportionate. 
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to opine
to opine
[Verb]

to express one's opinion

Ex: During the debate, each participant was given a chance to opine on the proposed policy changes. 
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to agree
to agree
[Verb]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

Ex: She agreed with the teacher's comment about her essay. 
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to disagree

to hold or give a different opinion about something

Ex: He disagreed with the critic's review of the play. 
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to accept
to accept
[Verb]

to believe something to be true or valid

Ex: In scientific research, it is crucial to accept only well-supported evidence and reject unsubstantiated claims. 
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to assent
to assent
[Verb]

to agree to something, such as a suggestion, request, etc.

Ex: During the meeting, members of the committee were asked to assent to the proposed changes in the project plan. 
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to concur
to concur
[Verb]

to express agreement with a particular opinion, statement, action, etc.

Ex: It's reassuring when experts from various fields concur on such critical matters, providing a unified recommendation. 
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to approve

to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

Ex: The board of directors approved the new budget for the upcoming fiscal year. 
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to ratify
to ratify
[Verb]

to formally approve a decision, action, etc., typically through an official process or legal means

Ex: The members of the parliament convened to ratify the newly proposed constitution for the country. 
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to reject
to reject
[Verb]

to refuse to accept a proposal, idea, person, etc.

Ex: He rejected the first draft of the report, asking for major revisions. 
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to refuse
to refuse
[Verb]

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

Ex: The student had to refuse the invitation to join the extracurricular club due to time constraints. 
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