English Words for "Opinion Formation and Expression"

to take

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to have or show a particular feeling, opinion, or reaction

disclaim

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He took an interest in learning a new skill.

I take pride in my work.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

take it or leave it

sentence

/tˈeɪk ɪt ɔːɹ lˈiːv ɪt/

Collocation

used to show that one does not care if one's offer is accepted or rejected one will not negotiate further

to take something into consideration

phrase

/tˈeɪk ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ˌɪntʊ kənsˌɪdɚɹˈeɪʃən/

to give thought to a certain fact before making a decision

tendentious

Adjective

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stating a cause or opinion that one strongly believes in, particularly one that causes a lot of controversy

that said

phrase

/ðæt sˈɛd/

used to introduce statement that is in contrast to what one previously stated

then again

phrase

/ðˈɛn ɐɡˈɛn/

used to add a statement that contradicts what one has just said

on the one hand

thesis

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a statement that someone presents as a topic to be argued or examined

to think

Verb

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to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to think for oneself

phrase

/θˈɪŋk fɔːɹ wʌnsˈɛlf/

to rely on no one in making decisions or forming opinions

to think better of something

phrase

/θˈɪŋk bˈɛɾɚɹ ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

to decide against doing something upon reconsideration

to think the world of somebody

phrase

/θˈɪŋk ðə wˈɜːld ʌv ˌɛsbˈiː/

Idiom

Informal

to be extremely fond of someone or greatly admire them

What is the origin of the idiom "think the world of someone" and when to use it?

The idiom "think the world of someone" has its origins in the English language and can be traced back to at least the late 19th century. The phrase emerged from the concept that the world is a vast and diverse place, full of individuals and experiences. When someone says they "think the world of someone," they are expressing that this person occupies an exceptionally significant position in their thoughts and emotions. The term "world" symbolizes the entirety of their regard and esteem for that individual.

to one's way of thinking

phrase

/tʊ wˈʌnz wˈeɪ ʌv θˈɪŋkɪŋ/

based on one’s opinion

uncommunicative

Adjective

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not open to sharing thoughts or information

communicative

unequivocal

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expressing one's ideas and opinions so clearly that it leaves no room for doubt

equivocal

to vacillate

Verb

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to be undecided and not know what opinion, idea, or course of action to stick to

verdict

noun

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an opinion given or a decision made after much consideration

vocal

Adjective

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giving opinions loudly or freely

vociferous

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expressing feelings or opinions, loudly and forcefully

voice

noun

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the right to give an opinion on something

to voice

Verb

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to express something verbally and openly, especially a feeling, opinion, etc.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to weigh in

Verb

/wˈeɪ ˈɪn/

to get involved in an argument, discussion, or activity and share one's opinions

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

weigh

phrase's particle

in

to weigh up

Verb

/wˈeɪ ˈʌp/

to observe someone closely to evaluate their character, abilities, etc.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

weigh

phrase's particle

up

would

Verb

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used to express an opinion about which one is not certain

Grammatical Information:

modal verb

transitive

to write in

Verb

/ɹˈaɪt ˈɪn/

to write to an organization or a broadcasting company in order to express one's opinions or to ask for information

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Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

write

phrase's particle

in

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