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Opinion and Argument - Expressing Views

Here you will learn some English words related to expressing views such as "stance", "slant", and "swing".

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Words Related to Opinion and Argument
to say
to say
[Verb]

to express one's point of view or opinion on something

Ex: What do you say we try the new restaurant that just opened up ?
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say
say
[noun]

the right or chance to give an opinion about something

Ex: In a democratic society , citizens have a say in how they are governed through voting and public discourse .
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to scorn
to scorn
[Verb]

to have no respect for someone or something because one thinks they are stupid or undeserving

Ex: We scorn those who exploit the vulnerable for personal gain .
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scorn
scorn
[noun]

a very strong feeling that someone or something is despicable or unworthy of respect

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to see
to see
[Verb]

to regard someone or something in a specific way

Ex: She sees herself as a leader who can inspire others .
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to seesaw
to seesaw
[Verb]

to constantly change from one opinion, state, or mood to another and then back again

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self-image

the conception someone has, particularly about their abilities, character, and qualities

Ex: She worked hard to change her self-image by focusing on her strengths .
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self-regard

consideration or concern for oneself or one’s own interest

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sentiment
sentiment
[noun]

an opinion, feeling, or thought that is guided by emotions

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shade
shade
[noun]

a slight difference in meaning, opinion, or feeling

Ex: Political positions often involve small shades of agreement or disagreement.
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to shift
to shift
[Verb]

to change one's opinion, idea, attitude, or plan

Ex: The community leaders successfully persuaded residents to shift their attitudes towards embracing sustainable living practices .
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to [shift] {one's} ground

to adopt a different opinion or point of view, particularly a contradictory one

Ex: The therapist encouraged her patients to speak their minds, assuring them that their thoughts and feelings were valid and important.
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to shoot down

to be too harsh on someone just to prove that their ideas are wrong or stupid

Ex: During the debate , opponents tried to shoot down the candidate 's stance on economic policies .
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should
should
[Verb]

used to indicate a degree of expectation regarding something that is likely to happen

Ex: We should see improvements in sales after implementing the new marketing strategy .
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to [shove|force|ram] {sth} [down] {one's} [throat]

to compel someone to accept one’s ideas and beliefs, especially in an annoying way

Ex: In a healthy discussion, it's better to share ideas than to shove your perspective down someone's throat.
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to signal
to signal
[Verb]

to do something to make one's feelings or opinions known

Ex: She signaled her annoyance by tapping her foot impatiently .
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to [sing] a different (tune|song)

to talk or act differently because of a change in opinion, behavior, or attitude, especially one that happens abruptly

Ex: When faced with criticism for their pricing strategy, the company quickly sang a different song, promising to review and adjust their prices.
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to size up

to examine someone or something in order to form a judgment

Ex: Before accepting the job offer, she took time to size the company up and assess its culture.
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slant
slant
[noun]

a biased or subjective angle in presenting information, often reflecting personal or ideological viewpoints

Ex: The news outlet is known for its conservative slant.
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slur
slur
[noun]

a mean or hurtful word or comment that is used to insult or put down someone based on their race, gender, or other traits

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some
some
[determiner]

used ironically to express disapproval, sarcasm, or disbelief

Ex: Some support we got from the team .
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to sound off

to express strong and often negative opinions about something, typically in a rude manner

Ex: The professor sounded off in the lecture hall , challenging students to think critically about the topic .
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to sound a note (of something)

to have or express particular feelings or opinions

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speaking as
speaking as
[phrase]

expressing one's opinions or point of view as someone who has had the same or similar experience

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to speak out

to confidently share one's thoughts or feelings without any hesitation

Ex: She always speaks out against discrimination .
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to [speak|talk] the same language

to be able to understand someone because of having mutual tastes, opinions, attitudes, etc.

Ex: Like Castle, Wilson had been brought up in a similar way, and they spoke the same language.
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speculatively

in a way that shows one's decisions are merely based on estimations or personal opinions rather than actual facts

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to stake out

to clearly state one's opinions in order to distinguish between one's ideas and other's

Ex: The activist took the opportunity to stake out her beliefs during the panel discussion , ensuring her unique viewpoint was heard .
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stance
stance
[noun]

a considered or deliberate mental or emotional attitude toward something

Ex: Different political parties have varying stances on healthcare policies .
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to stand
to stand
[Verb]

to have a certain opinion regarding an issue

Ex: Where do you stand on this issue ?
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stand
stand
[noun]

a mental viewpoint or attitude from which one considers things

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to stand by

to remain loyal to or supportive of someone, particularly during a hard time

Ex: Even when things got tough, she knew her friends would always stand by her.
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to [stand] pat
to stand pat
[phrase]

to refuse to change one's opinions, attitudes, or decisions

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standpoint

an opinion or decision that is formed based on one's belief or circumstances

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statement
statement
[noun]

something that is expressed through things one says or writes

Ex: The teacher asked for a statement from each student on the topic .
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straw poll

an unofficial test of opinion that includes a number of people who give their opinion about something or say whether or not they intend to participate in an election

Ex: The organizers ran a straw poll to test the level of enthusiasm for the proposed changes .
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street
street
[noun]

(in the plural) people in general, often as a source of information, gossip, or rumors

Ex: Word on the streets is that the new crew is taking over.
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stripe
stripe
[noun]

a distinct type, category, or opinion

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strongly
strongly
[Adverb]

in a firm, determined, or passionate way, used when expressing opinions, etc.

Ex: I would strongly recommend booking tickets in advance .
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stubbornly
stubbornly
[Adverb]

In a way that shows firm resistance to change in opinion, behavior, or decision

Ex: The child stubbornly refused to eat his vegetables .
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subjective
subjective
[Adjective]

based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions rather than facts

Ex: Their ranking system was too subjective, making it hard to measure fairness .
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subjectivity

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

Ex: While evaluating creative work , subjectivity plays a significant role , as each viewer brings their own experiences and feelings to the table .
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subjectively
subjectively
[Adverb]

in a way that reflects a person's personal opinions, feelings, or experiences

Ex: Because he was emotionally involved , he could n't assess the situation subjectively.
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to suggest

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

Ex: The committee suggested changes to the draft proposal .
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suggestion

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

Ex: I appreciate your suggestion to try meditation as a stress-relief technique .
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to swing
to swing
[Verb]

to shift or cause to shift from one opinion, mood, etc. to another

Ex: A well-crafted marketing campaign has the ability to swing consumer preferences .
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swing
swing
[noun]

a noticeable shift from one opinion, position, or state to another

Ex: There was a sudden swing in the conversation topic .
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syndrome
syndrome
[noun]

a set of characteristics, behaviors, or qualities commonly observed in a specific situation or group of individuals

Ex: Individuals displaying the " me , me , me syndrome" often prioritize their own needs and desires above those of others , regardless of the impact on the collective well-being .
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