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Opinion and Argument - Views and Discourse

Here you will learn some English words related to views and discourse such as "reasoning", "poll", and "opine".

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Words Related to Opinion and Argument
objective

based only on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or judgments

[Adjective]
objectivity

the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings

[noun]
of

used when stating one's opinion about someone or something

[preposition]
on second thought

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

[phrase]
on the face of it

used to state that something appears to be true or appealing at first glance

[phrase]
to opine

to express one's opinion

[Verb]
opinion poll

a process that involves a public assessment of people's opinions on a particular subject to determine what majority of people think about something

[noun]
or what

‌used to emphasize one's opinions in a forceful manner

[phrase]
perception

the image or idea that is formed based on how one understands something

[noun]
perhaps

used to make an expression of opinion less definite or assertive

[Adverb]
platitude

a statement or advice that is no longer effective or interesting because it has been repeated over and over again

[noun]
personally

used to show that the opinion someone is giving comes from their own viewpoint

[Adverb]
platform

a means or opportunity to communicate one's ideas, opinions, or beliefs to a large number of people

[noun]
to point out

to show or mention something to someone and give them enough information to take notice

[Verb]
poll

a process in which random people are asked the same questions to find out what the general public thinks about a given subject

[noun]
to pontificate

to state one's opinion in such a manner that shows one believes to be the only person to fully know it and be unarguably correct

[Verb]
to pour scorn on sb/sth

to harshly criticize or mock someone in a way that clearly shows one has no respect for them or their opinion

[phrase]
preconception

a pre-established opinion that is formed before obtaining proper knowledge or experience

[noun]
to present

to deliver a speech or presentation that publicly expresses one's ideas, plans, etc.

[Verb]
prognosis

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

[noun]
pronouncement

a formal or authoritative expression of one's opinions, ideas, or beliefs

[noun]
to pronounce on

to declare one's judgment or authoritative opinion about something

[Verb]
proposition

a statement expressing a view or opinion

[noun]
public opinion

the collective attitudes, beliefs, and views held by the general population on various issues, events, or individuals

[noun]
to pussyfoot around

to behave in an overly cautious manner and refrain from expressing one’s opinions in case others get upset

[Verb]
to put in one's two cents' worth

to share one's opinion on a topic that is under discussion

[phrase]
to ram sth home

to ensure that something is understood by emphasizing, or providing examples, proof, etc.

[phrase]
really

used to add strength or seriousness to one's statement or opinion

[Adverb]
reason

the mind's power to understand or think logically

[noun]
reasoning

the act of rational and logical thinking about something

[noun]
reconsideration

the act of thinking about an opinion or decision again, especially with an intention to change it

[noun]
to register

to express one’s opinions in an official or public manner

[Verb]
to rehearse

to restate previously expressed opinions or ideas in detail

[Verb]
to remark

to express one's opinion through a statement

[Verb]
to represent

to make one’s opinions known to a group of people or someone in authority

[Verb]
representation

statements made formally to an official in order to protest something

[noun]
reputation

the general opinion that the public has about someone or something because of what they did in the past

[noun]
repute

the general opinion that is held by people about someone or something

[noun]
reputedly

used to say that something is true according to what people say, although it is uncertain

[Adverb]
reserve

the quality that makes someone refrain from sharing their thoughts or feelings with others

[noun]
reserved

reluctant to share feelings or problems

[Adjective]
resolution

an official decision that is made, particularly when an official body takes a group vote

[noun]
to respect

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

[Verb]
reviewer

someone who writes reviews and analysis of books, movies, etc.

[noun]
to revise

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

[Verb]
right

being in accordance with something that is correct in one's opinion or judgment

[Adjective]
right-on

having fashionable or liberal ideas that makes someone a supporter of the political left

[Adjective]
to row back

to abruptly change or reverse an earlier statement or opinion

[Verb]
rowback

the act of changing an earlier promise, decision, or statement so that it becomes entirely different

[noun]
right on

stated in a way that is exactly accurate

[phrase]
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