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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: In the evaluation, creativity will be accounted as a valuable skill. 
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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 the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow. 
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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: She sought her grandmother's advice before making a major career decision. 
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to advise
to advise
[Verb]

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

Ex: The doctor advised the patient to maintain a healthy diet and exercise for overall well-being. 
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to air
to air
[Verb]

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

Ex: During the town hall meeting, residents were encouraged to air their concerns about the proposed development project. 
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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: The CEO had to answer for the company's poor financial performance during the shareholders' meeting. 
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to assert
to assert
[Verb]

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

Ex: She always asserts herself in meetings, making her opinions known without hesitation. 
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assertion
assertion
[noun]

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Ex: Her assertion that the project would succeed was based on thorough research. 
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assertively
assertively
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She spoke assertively during the meeting to make her point clear. 
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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 he was concerned, the blame for his financial woes lay with the state. 
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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 the weather's concerned, I'd stay indoors today, if I were you. 
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at length
at length
[Adverb]

in great detail or for a long time

Ex: She spoke about her experiences at length during the interview. 
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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 politician avowed their commitment to transparency and accountability in government. 
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avowal
avowal
[noun]

an open declaration or affirmation of one’s opinions

Ex: His avowal of support for the new policy was met with applause. 
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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: After receiving backlash, the politician began to backpedal on his controversial remarks. 
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to backtrack

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

Ex: Under scrutiny from the press, the politician had to backtrack on his statement. 
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badly
badly
[Adverb]

in a way that shows negative opinion or judgment

Ex: He thought badly of her for quitting. 
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basically
basically
[Adverb]

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

Ex: Basically, we need to finish the project by the end of the week. 
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bias
bias
[noun]

a prejudice that prevents fair consideration of a situation

Ex: The judge showed bias and didn't treat both sides fairly. 
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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: She biased the hiring process by favoring candidates from her alma mater. 
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to budge
to budge
[Verb]

to change one's opinion or decision after some pressure

Ex: He wouldn't budge on his decision, no matter what we said. 
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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: He blows hot and cold about joining the team; one day he's excited, the next he's hesitant. 
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to [call] a spade a spade

to talk about something in a completely open and direct way

Ex: In negotiations, it's important to call a spade a spade and address the issues head-on. 
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to [change] {one's} mind

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: I was going to quit, but I changed my mind after talking to my manager. 
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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: He bragged that the test was easy, but when he saw his grade he changed his tune. 
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chickenshit

petty, cowardly behavior, excuses, or actions

Ex: I'm tired of all this chickenshit and just want an honest answer. 
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to come around

to completely change one's decision or opinion

Ex: After hearing all the arguments, she finally came around and agreed to join us. 
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to come out

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

Ex: During the debate, each candidate had the opportunity to come out in favor or against the proposed policy. 
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to come over

to completely change one’s point of view or side

Ex: At first, he was skeptical about the new approach, but after seeing its success, he came over to the idea and became a strong advocate. 
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comment
comment
[noun]

a spoken or written remark that expresses an opinion or reaction

Ex: He replied to my comment with a detailed explanation. 
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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 confer
to confer
[Verb]

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

Ex: The board members will confer next week to finalize the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. 
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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 passionate environmentalist worked tirelessly to convert her friends and family to sustainable practices. 
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to convert

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

Ex: After extensive research and reflection, she decided to convert to a plant-based diet. 
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declamation

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

Ex: In his declamation, the politician made a passionate announcement about his plans for improving healthcare in the country. 
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declamatory
declamatory
[Adjective]

expressing one's feelings in a dramatic and forceful way

Ex: In her declamatory poem, she expressed her innermost thoughts and desires with grandeur and intensity. 
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to deduce
to deduce
[Verb]

to determine by a process of logical reasoning

Ex: From the evidence presented, the detective deduced the likely sequence of events. 
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to deem
to deem
[Verb]

to consider in a particular manner

Ex: The committee deemed the proposal worthy of further consideration. 
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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 politician deluded voters with promises of unrealistic solutions to complex problems. 
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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: During the seminar, the panelists discussed the implications of climate change on global agriculture. 
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discussion

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

Ex: The book club meeting ended with a lively discussion about the novel. 
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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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