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Opinion and Argument - Expressive Discourse

Here you will learn some English words related to expressive discourse such as "forum", "feed back", and "esteem".

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Words Related to Opinion and Argument
eloquence
eloquence
[noun]

the ability to deliver a clear and strong message

Ex: The teacher praised the student for the eloquence of their graduation speech .
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eloquent
eloquent
[Adjective]

able to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner

Ex: The lawyer gave an eloquent closing argument that swayed the jury .
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eloquently
eloquently
[Adverb]

in a way that expresses ideas or feelings clearly, persuasively, and with great effectiveness

Ex: The poem was eloquently written , capturing deep emotions with simple words .
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esteem
esteem
[noun]

the level of respect and admiration that one has for someone or something

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to esteem
to esteem
[Verb]

to greatly admire or respect someone or something

Ex: In the military , soldiers esteem leaders who show bravery and look out for their well-being .
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to express

to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions

Ex: The dancer is expressing a story through graceful movements on stage .
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expression

the act of showing one’s ideas or feelings through words or actions

Ex: Laughter is often an expression of joy , but it can also mask sadness .
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fair hearing

the act of giving both sides of an argument a fair chance to express their opinions about something

Ex: She doubted she would get a fair hearing if she went back to her country .
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favorability

the degree to which someone or something is accepted or considered appealing

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favorable
favorable
[Adjective]

showing approval or support

Ex: The judge 's favorable opinion influenced the final verdict .
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favorably
favorably
[Adverb]

in a positive, approving, or useful manner

Ex: Her presentation was received favorably by the audience , who appreciated her clear communication and engaging delivery .
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to feed back

to give information or constructive suggestions about something, particularly with regard to improvement

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to feel
to feel
[Verb]

to hold a particular opinion or attitude or have a feeling that something might be the case without a justifiable reason

Ex: They feel that the project is going to be a success , despite the challenges .
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feeling
feeling
[noun]

a belief or opinion that is inspired by one's emotions rather than facts

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to find
to find
[Verb]

to have a particular opinion or feeling about something that makes one regard it in a specified way

Ex: You may find it difficult to forgive someone who has wronged you .
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to [find] {one's} voice

to be able to speak and express oneself, particularly in a difficult situation or circumstance

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to flatter

to believe something favorable about one's character or abilities even though it might not be true

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to flip-flop

to change one's opinion, decision, or position back and forth repeatedly or suddenly

Ex: He flip-flopped about accepting the job offer until the deadline was almost over.
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forceful
forceful
[Adjective]

(of people or opinions) strong and demanding in manner or expression

Ex: His forceful insistence on fairness and equality earned him respect among his peers .
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forcefulness

a person's ability to express their ideas and beliefs in a persuasive and assertive manner

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for my money
for my money
[phrase]

used to express one's opinions or beliefs

Ex: For my money, this book is the most thought-provoking and well-written piece of literature I've read in years.
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forum
forum
[noun]

a public meeting place where people can discuss and exchange views on various topics or issues

Ex: The educational forum provided a platform for teachers to share ideas .
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freethinking
freethinking
[Adjective]

forming one's own ideas rather than accepting what is generally accepted

Ex: A freethinking society encourages open debate and new ideas.
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to gag
to gag
[Verb]

to limit freedom of speech or to prevent someone from writing or talking about a particular subject

Ex: The law was criticized for its ability to gag free speech and limit open discussion on important issues .
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gag
gag
[noun]

a limitation on freedom of speech or a restriction on dissemination of information

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to [get] above {oneself}

to consider oneself better or more significant than one really is

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to [get] on {one's} soapbox

to express one's strong opinions or beliefs publicly and forcefully, often in a long and impassioned speech

Ex: Don’t get on your soapbox at the party; it’s not the right time for such a serious discussion.
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to [give] voice to {sth}

to allow one's feelings or opinions to be expressed

Ex: The town hall meeting allowed community members to give voice to their opinions and suggestions regarding the proposed development project.
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to go by
to go by
[Verb]

to form an opinion or judgement based on the information or experience one already has

Ex: To make an informed decision , you should go by your past experiences in similar situations .
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good name
good name
[noun]

the positive opinion that people have about a person or a thing based on their reputation

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to go on
to go on
[Verb]

to base an opinion or a judgment on something

Ex: He tends to go on his gut feeling rather than considering all the available information .
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to [have] a down on {sb/sth}

to dislike someone or something or have hostility towards them

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to [have] a (good|high) opinion of {sb/sth}

to think favorably or positively about someone or something

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having said that

used to introduce an opposing statement after making a point

Ex: The project has achieved significant milestones in terms of efficiency; having said that, there's room for improvement when it comes to communication among team members.
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hogwash
hogwash
[noun]

an absurd idea or discussion

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hokum
hokum
[noun]

a stupid argument, discussion, etc.

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to hold
to hold
[Verb]

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

Ex: The community holds great affection for their local hero .
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to [hold] it against {sb/sth}

to have a negative opinion about someone because of their actions in the past

Ex: Forgiving and not holding past misunderstandings against each other is essential in a healthy relationship.
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to [hold] {one's} peace

to remain silent and not express one's opinion

Ex: In tense situations, holding your peace can help keep the peace.
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horseshit
horseshit
[noun]

blatant nonsense or obvious lies

Ex: The sales pitch was full of marketing horseshit.
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how's that?
how's that?
[phrase]

used to inquire about someone's opinion of something

Ex: I painted the room a different colorhow's that?
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hue
hue
[noun]

a type of attitude, belief, or opinion one has

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to [have] second thoughts

to start doubting a decision and begin to wonder whether it is the right or best thing to do

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to hunker down

to hold on to one’s opinions or position, especially when confronted by unfavorable circumstances or criticism

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