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to account
/əˈkaʊnt/
verb
to be considered in a particular way
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about-face
/ɐbˌaʊtfˈeɪs/
noun
a major or complete change in attitude, opinion, or behavior
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according to
/ɐkˈoːɹdɪŋ tuː/
preposition
in regard to what someone has said or written
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advice
/ædˈvaɪs/, /ədˈvaɪs/
noun
a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation
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to advise
/ædˈvaɪz/, /ədˈvaɪz/
verb
to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation
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then again
phrase
used to add a statement that contradicts what one has just said
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to air
/er/
verb
to share one's thoughts, concerns, complaints, etc. in a public manner
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airing
/ˈɛɹɪŋ/
noun
a public expression or discussion of opinions
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to answer for
/ˈænsɚ fɔːɹ/
verb
to explain one's actions or decisions, especially when questioned or challenged
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to assert
/əˈsɝt/
verb
to behave confidently in a way that demands recognition of one's opinions
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assertion
/əˈsɝʃən/
noun
a statement representing a fact or what you strongly believe in
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assertively
/əˈsɝtɪvɫi/
adverb
in a self-assured way that highlights one's beliefs, thoughts, or intentions so clearly that everyone notices
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as / so far as sb is concerned
/æz ɔːɹ sˈoʊ fˌɑːɹ æz ˌɛsbˈiː ɪz kənsˈɜːnd/
adverb
used to express an individual's opinion or personal viewpoint on a particular matter
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as / so far as sth is concerned
/æz ɔːɹ sˈoʊ fˌɑːɹ æz ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɪz kənsˈɜːnd/
adverb
used to refer to to the specific matter or topic being discussed or considered
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at best
phrase
‌used when you take the most optimistic view, especially in a bad situation
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to avow
/əˈvaʊ/
verb
to publicly state that something is the case
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avowal
/ɐvˈaʊəl/
noun
an open declaration or affirmation of one’s opinions
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to backpedal
/ˈbækˌpɛdəɫ/
verb
to completely change one’s position on or opinion about something to not do what one has promised
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to backtrack
/ˈbækˌtɹæk/
verb
to change one's opinion, or retract one's statement due to being under pressure
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badly
/ˈbædɫi/
adverb
in an unfavorable or disapproving manner
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basically
/ˈbeɪsɪkɫi/
adverb
used to state one’s opinion while emphasizing or summarizing its most important aspects
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bias
/ˈbaɪəs/
noun
an unfair behavior that favors or discriminates against someone or something
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to bias
/ˈbaɪəs/
verb
to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view
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to budge
/ˈbədʒ/
verb
to come to an agreement or make someone change their mind
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to blow hot and cold
phrase
to keep changing one’s attitude toward someone or something
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to call a spade a spade
phrase
to talk about something in a completely open and direct way
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to change one's mind
phrase
to change one's opinion or decision regarding something
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to change one's tune
phrase
to change one's opinion or behavior toward something
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to come around
/kˈʌm ɐɹˈaʊnd/
verb
to completely change one's decision or opinion
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to come out
/kˈʌm ˈaʊt/
verb
to express if one is for or against an idea or arguement
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to come over
/kˈʌm ˈoʊvɚ/
verb
to completely change one’s point of view or side
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comment
/ˈkɑmɛnt/
noun
a spoken or written remark that expresses an opinion or reaction
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to comment
/ˈkɑmɛnt/
verb
to express one’s opinion about something or someone
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to confer
/kənˈfɝ/
verb
to exchange opinions and have discussions with others, often to come to an agreement or decision
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to convert
/ˈkɑnvɝt/, /kənˈvɝt/
verb
to adopt a new set of principles, ideas, or methods
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declamation
/dᵻklɐmˈeɪʃən/
noun
a strong statement or a piece of writing that expresses certain feelings and opinions
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declamatory
/dᵻklˈæmətˌoːɹi/
adjective
expressing one's feelings in a dramatic and forceful way
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to deduce
/dɪˈdus/
verb
to determine by a process of logical reasoning
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to deem
/ˈdim/
verb
to consider in a particular manner
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to delude
/dɪˈɫud/
verb
to deceive someone into believing something that is not true, often by creating false hopes or illusions
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delusion
/dɪˈɫuʒən/
noun
a reinforced false belief or opinion that someone has
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to discuss
/dɪˈskəs/
verb
to talk or write about a subject in detail in while taking different perspectives and issues into consideration
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discussion
/dɪˈskəʃən/
noun
an act or process of talking and sharing ideas in order to reach a decision or conclusion
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dogmatically
/dɑɡˈmætɪkɫi/
adverb
in a critical and arrogant manner therefore refusing to consider other's opinions
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to convert
/ˈkɑnvɝt/, /kənˈvɝt/
verb
to persuade someone to adopt new ideas, principles, or methods
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