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Opinion and Argument - Voicing Opinions

Here you will learn some English words related to voicing opinions such as "bias", "assert", and "delude".

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Words Related to Opinion and Argument
to account

to regard someone or something in a particular way

Ex: He accounts the discovery of the lost treasure as a turning point in his life .
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about-face

a major or complete change in attitude, opinion, or behavior

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according to
according to
[preposition]

in regard to what someone has said or written

Ex: According to historical records , the building was constructed in the early 1900s .
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advice
advice
[noun]

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

Ex: I appreciate your advice on how to approach the interview confidently .
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to advise
to advise
[Verb]

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

Ex: The teacher advised the students to study the textbook thoroughly before the exam .
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to air
to air
[Verb]

to share one's thoughts, concerns, complaints, etc. in a public manner

Ex: The public forum allowed citizens to air their opinions on community issues and potential solutions .
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airing
airing
[noun]

a public expression or discussion of opinions

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to answer for

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

Ex: He had to answer for his choice of investments when his business partners raised concerns .
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to assert
to assert
[Verb]

to behave confidently in a way that demands recognition of one's opinions

Ex: Despite facing criticism , he continues to assert himself , standing firm in his convictions .
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assertion
assertion
[noun]

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Ex: The editor questioned the accuracy of the author 's assertion in the article .
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assertively
assertively
[Adverb]

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

Ex: Parents should teach children to express themselves assertively but respectfully .
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(as|so) far as {sb} [is] concerned

used to express an individual's opinion on a particular matter

Ex: As far as we are concerned, teamwork and collaboration are essential for achieving success in this project.
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(as|so) far as {sth} [is] concerned

used to refer to the specific matter or topic being discussed or considered

Ex: As far as his career is concerned, he has always been passionate about working in the field of technology.
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at length
at length
[Adverb]

in great detail or for a long time

Ex: The scientist presented the research findings at length in the report .
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at best
at best
[phrase]

‌used when you take the most optimistic view, especially in a bad situation

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to avow
to avow
[Verb]

to publicly state that something is the case

Ex: The scientist avowed the groundbreaking nature of their research findings during the conference .
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avowal
avowal
[noun]

an open declaration or affirmation of one’s opinions

Ex: The public avowal of their values helped solidify their reputation .
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to backbite

to talk about someone who is absent in a mean way

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to backpedal

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

Ex: Critics accused the author of backpedaling on his earlier views about the subject .
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to backtrack

to change one's opinion, or retract one's statement due to being under pressure

Ex: Under pressure from stakeholders , the government had to backtrack on the proposed tax reforms .
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badly
badly
[Adverb]

in a way that shows negative opinion or judgment

Ex: He was badly regarded after the scandal .
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basically
basically
[Adverb]

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

Ex: Basically, how much time do we need to complete the task ?
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bias
bias
[noun]

a prejudice that prevents fair consideration of a situation

Ex: Bias in hiring practices can limit diversity within a company.
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to bias
to bias
[Verb]

to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view

Ex: The advertising campaign was designed to bias consumers towards buying their product over competitors ' .
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to budge
to budge
[Verb]

to change one's opinion or decision after some pressure

Ex: Parents rarely budge when it comes to important rules .
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to [blow] hot and cold

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

Ex: Investors often blow hot and cold, which makes the market unpredictable.
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to [call] a spade a spade

to talk about something in a completely open and direct way

Ex: When it comes to performance reviews, it's better to call a spade a spade rather than use vague language that doesn't provide constructive feedback.
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to [change] {one's} mind

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: When I first met him I didn't like himbut I've changed my mind.
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to [change] {one's} tune

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

Ex: She changed her tune when she saw the results of the experiment.
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chickenshit

statements, ideas, or opinions that seem very foolish or untrue

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to come around

to completely change one's decision or opinion

Ex: The public opinion has started to come around on the issue of climate change .
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to come out

to express if one is for or against an idea or arguement

Ex: In the interview , the actor came out strongly against the controversial remarks made by a fellow colleague .
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to come over

to completely change one’s point of view or side

Ex: he team was divided on the issue , but after a thorough discussion , some members came over to the alternative perspective , leading to a shift in the group 's overall stance .
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comment
comment
[noun]

a spoken or written remark that expresses an opinion or reaction

Ex: The comedian 's post received numerous humorous comments.
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to comment

to express one's opinion about something or someone

Ex: She did n't hesitate to comment on the new policy during the team meeting , expressing her concerns about its potential impact .
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to confer
to confer
[Verb]

to exchange opinions and have discussions with others, often to come to an agreement or decision

Ex: The executives conferred late into the night to devise a strategy for the company 's expansion .
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{one's} considered opinion

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

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to convert

to persuade someone to adopt new ideas, principles, or methods

Ex: The mentor 's guidance helped to convert the novice entrepreneurs to innovative thinking .
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to convert

to adopt a new set of principles, ideas, or methods

Ex: The political candidate underwent a personal transformation and converted to a more progressive ideology .
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declamation

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

Ex: The columnist 's incisive declamation in the newspaper sparked a heated debate on the issue of freedom of speech .
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declamatory
declamatory
[Adjective]

expressing one's feelings in a dramatic and forceful way

Ex: The politician 's declamatory remarks stirred the crowd into applause .
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to deduce
to deduce
[Verb]

to determine by a process of logical reasoning

Ex: Mathematicians use logical rules to deduce theorems from established axioms .
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to deem
to deem
[Verb]

to consider in a particular manner

Ex: The community deemed environmental preservation a top priority .
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to delude
to delude
[Verb]

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

Ex: The magician ’s tricks deluded the audience into thinking they had seen real magic .
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delusion
delusion
[noun]

a reinforced false belief or opinion that someone has

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to discuss

to talk or write about a topic in detail, considering different opinions and aspects

Ex: The committee will discuss the allocation of funds next Tuesday .
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discussion

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

Ex: We had a lengthy discussion before reaching a decision .
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dogmatically
dogmatically
[Adverb]

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

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double entendre

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

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