Words Related to Opinion and Argument - Forming or Expressing an Opinion 2
Here you will learn some English words related to forming or expressing an opinion, such as "forum", "feel", and "esteem".
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eloquent
[adjective]
able to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner
eloquently
[adverb]
in a way that utilizes language to send a strong and clear message, especially when one is speaking in public
to express
[verb]
to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions
fair hearing
[noun]
the act of giving both sides of an argument a fair chance to express their opinions about something
favorability
[noun]
the degree to which someone or something is accepted or considered appealing
to feed back
[verb]
to give information or constructive suggestions about something, particularly with regard to improvement
to feel
[verb]
to hold a particular opinion or attitude or have a feeling that something might be the case without a justifiable reason
to find
[verb]
to have a particular opinion or feeling about something that makes one regard it in a specified way
to find one's voice
[phrase]
to be able to speak and express oneself, particularly in a difficult situation or circumstance
to flatter
[verb]
to believe something favorable about one's character or abilities even though it might not be true
to flip-flop
[verb]
to make an abrupt change of opinion or policy, especially in an exchange with the opposing one
forcefulness
[noun]
a person's ability to express their ideas and beliefs in a persuasive and assertive manner
forum
[noun]
a public meeting place where people can discuss and exchange views on various topics or issues
freethinking
[adjective]
forming one’s own ideas rather than accepting what is generally accepted
to gag
[verb]
to limit freedom of speech or to prevent someone from writing or talking about a particular subject
gag
[noun]
a limitation on freedom of speech or a restriction on dissemination of information
to get above oneself
[phrase]
to consider oneself better or more significant than one really is
to get on one's soapbox
[phrase]
to express one's strong opinions or beliefs publicly and forcefully, often in a long and impassioned speech
to go by
[verb]
to form an opinion or judgement based on the information or experience one already has
good name
[noun]
the positive opinion that people have about a person or a thing based on their reputation
to have a good, bad, high, low, etc. opinion of
[phrase]
to view someone or something as bad, high, low, etc.
to hold against
[verb]
to have a negative opinion about someone because of their actions in the past
to have second thoughts
[phrase]
to start doubting a decision and begin to wonder whether it is the right or best thing to do
to hunker down
[verb]
to hold on to one’s opinions or position, especially when confronted by unfavorable circumstances or criticism
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