Words Related to Opinion and Argument

Words Related to Opinion and Argument - Forming or Expressing an Opinion 4

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Here you will learn some English words related to forming or expressing an opinion, such as "reasoning", "poll", and "opine".
objective
adjective

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

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objectivity
noun

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

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of
preposition

used when stating one's opinion about someone or something

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one's considered opinion
phrase

one’s final verdict after giving a subject adequate attention and considerable amount of thought

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on the face of it
phrase

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

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to opine
verb

to express one's opinion

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opinion poll
noun

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

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or what
phrase

‌used to emphasize one's opinions in a forceful manner

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perception
noun

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

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perhaps
adverb

used to make an expression of opinion less definite or assertive

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personally
adverb

in a way that shows the opinion that someone is giving comes from their view

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platform
noun

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

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to point out
verb

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

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poll
noun

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

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to pontificate
verb

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

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to pour scorn on
phrase

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

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preconception
noun

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

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to present
verb

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

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prognosis
noun

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness or a disease

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pronouncement
noun

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

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to pronounce on
verb

to declare one's judgment or authoritative opinion about something

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proposition
noun

a statement expressing a view or opinion

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public opinion
noun

a belief shared by most people regarding a matter

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to pussyfoot around
verb

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

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to put / throw in one's two cents' worth
phrase

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

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to ram sth home
phrase

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

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really
adverb

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

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reason
noun

the mind's power to understand or think logically

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reasoning
noun

the act of rational and logical thinking about something

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to reconsider
verb

to think again about an opinion or decision, particularly to see if it needs changing or not

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reconsideration
noun

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

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to register
verb

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

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to rehearse
verb

to restate previously expressed opinions or ideas in detail

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to remark
verb

to express an statement that shows one's opinion of something

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to represent
verb

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

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representation
noun

statements made formally to an official in order to protest something

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reputation
noun

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

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repute
noun

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

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reputedly
adverb

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

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reserve
noun

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

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reserved
adjective

reluctant to share feelings or problems

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resolution
noun

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

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to respect
verb

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

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reviewer
noun

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

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to revise
verb

to make changes to something because of new information, etc.

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right
adjective

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

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right-on
adjective

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

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to row back
verb

to abruptly change or reverse an earlier statement or opinion

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rowback
noun

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

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on second thought
phrase

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

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