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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Opinion and Argument

to regard someone or something in a particular way

Ex: Ignoring customer feedback could not be accounted as good business practice .

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

according to [preposition]

in regard to what someone has said or written

Ex: The book , according to the author , offers a unique perspective on the subject .
advice [noun]

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

Ex: His advice on investing wisely proved invaluable during the economic downturn .

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 air [verb]

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

Ex: Social media provides a platform for individuals to air their views on current events .
airing [noun]

a public expression or discussion of opinions

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

Ex: The defendant was asked to answer for their actions in court and provide reasons for their behavior .

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

Ex: The teacher encourages students to assert themselves in class discussions .

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Ex: He made a bold assertion about the company 's future prospects .
assertively [adverb]

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

Ex: The manager communicated assertively to ensure the team understood the goals .
at length [adverb]

in great detail or for a long time

Ex: The author described the setting at length in the novel .
at best [phrase]

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

to avow [verb]

to publicly state that something is the case

Ex: The author avowed their dedication to promoting social justice in every piece of writing .
avowal [noun]

an open declaration or affirmation of one’s opinions

Ex: The artist ’s avowal of his creative process was detailed in the interview .

to talk about someone who is absent in a mean way

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

Ex: The CEO had to backpedal on the company 's new policy after employee protests .

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

Ex: Faced with legal repercussions , the company had to backtrack on its decision and revise its product labeling .
badly [adverb]

in a way that shows negative opinion or judgment

Ex: Do n't judge him badly for the mistake .
basically [adverb]

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

Ex: Basically , she 's saying that we need to try harder .
bias [noun]

a prejudice that prevents fair consideration of a situation

Ex:
to bias [verb]

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

Ex: The judge was accused of biasing the trial by showing favoritism towards the wealthy defendant .
to budge [verb]

to change one's opinion or decision after some pressure

Ex: The manager did n't budge on the deadline despite the team 's requests .

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

Ex: The manager blew hot and cold during the meeting , first praising the idea then criticizing it .

to talk about something in a completely open and direct way

Ex: The manager , known for calling a spade a spade , did n't hesitate to point out the team 's shortcomings .

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: If you change your mind about coming tonight , just give me a call .

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

Ex: The politician changed her tune once she realized how popular the new law was .

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

to completely change one's decision or opinion

Ex: It took some time , but my parents eventually came around to accepting my career choice .

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

Ex: The committee members were asked to come out and declare their support or opposition to the proposed changes .

to completely change one’s point of view or side

Ex: The debate was intense , and many participants were firmly rooted in their positions , but a few individuals came over to the other side during the discussion .
comment [noun]

a spoken or written remark that expresses an opinion or reaction

Ex: I received comments from friends who enjoyed my travel photos .

to express one's opinion about something or someone

Ex: During the meeting , participants were invited to comment on the proposed changes to the project plan .

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

Ex: The teachers will confer during the staff meeting to develop a new curriculum for the next semester .

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

Ex: The fitness coach sought to convert her clients to a healthy lifestyle .

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

Ex: After attending a thought-provoking seminar , she converted to a minimalist lifestyle .

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 .
declamatory [adjective]

expressing one's feelings in a dramatic and forceful way

Ex: The politician delivered a declamatory speech filled with grandiose language and sweeping gestures to captivate the crowd .

to determine by a process of logical reasoning

Ex: Sherlock Holmes could deduce intricate details about a crime scene through careful observation .
to deem [verb]

to consider in a particular manner

Ex: After the interview , they deemed her qualifications suitable for the position .

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

Ex: His charm and promises deluded her into trusting him too quickly .
delusion [noun]

a reinforced false belief or opinion that someone has

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

Ex: The experts convened to discuss the ethical considerations of artificial intelligence .

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

Ex: The family dinner turned into a discussion about their vacation plans .

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

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