Discussion and debate – English vocabulary
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33 English words with meanings: address, agree to differ, be in accord with, compromise, concession… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…
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- address /ə'drɛs/ (verb) — to speak to someone or deal with a subject
Example:She will address the issue in her speech.
Synonyms: speak to, deal with, handle - agree to differ /ə'ɡri: tə 'dɪfər/ (phrase) — to accept that people can have different opinions
Example:We can agree to differ on this issue.
Synonyms: accept disagreement, disagree politely, differ respectfully - be in accord with /bi ɪn ə'kɔ:rd wɪð/ (phrase) — to match or be in agreement with something
Example:Your report should be in accord with the rules.
Synonyms: agree with, match, be consistent with - compromise /'kɑ:mprəmaɪz/ (noun) — an agreement where each side gives up something
Example:They reached a compromise after a long debate.
Synonyms: agreement, settlement, middle ground - concession /kən'sɛʃən/ (noun) — something given up to end an argument or gain agreement
Example:She made a concession to end the argument.
Synonyms: yielding, sacrifice, allowance - concur /kən'kɜ:r/ (verb) — to agree with someone or think the same way
Example:I concur with your opinion.
Synonyms: agree, assent, be of the same opinion - controversy /'kɑ:ntrəvɜ:rsi/ (noun) — a public disagreement that causes strong debate
Example:The new law caused a lot of controversy.
Synonyms: dispute, debate, public disagreement - dissent /dɪ'sɛnt/ (noun) — open disagreement with an idea or decision
Example:He voiced his dissent during the meeting.
Synonyms: disagreement, opposition, protest - find yourself in accord with /faɪnd jɔ:r'sɛlf ɪn ə'kɔ:rd wɪð/ (phrase) — to agree with someone or have the same opinion
Example:I find myself in accord with your opinion.
Synonyms: agree with, be in agreement with, be aligned with - grounds for /ɡraʊndz fɔ:r/ (phrase) — facts that support a reason or belief
Example:There are grounds for his concern.
Synonyms: reason, basis, evidence - hammer out a deal /'hæmər aʊt ə di:l/ (phrase) — to work hard to reach an agreement
Example:The two sides stayed late to hammer out a deal.
Synonyms: negotiate, work out, reach an agreement - if you don’t mind me/my saying so /ɪf ju doʊnt maɪnd mi: 'seɪɪŋ soʊ/ (phrase) — used before saying something that may sound rude or direct
Example:If you don't mind me saying so, that's a bad idea.
Synonyms: if I may say so, to be frank, if I may be blunt - interpretation /ɪn,tɝ:prə'teɪʃən/ (noun) — a way of explaining the meaning of something
Example:Her interpretation of the poem was interesting.
Synonyms: explanation, reading, understanding - It’s a mystery to me /ɪts ə 'mɪstəri tu: mi:/ (phrase) — something that is impossible for me to understand
Example:Why he left so suddenly is a mystery to me.
Synonyms: I don't understand, beyond me, unexplained - negotiation /nɪ,ɡoʊʃi'eɪʃən/ (noun) — discussion between sides to reach an agreement
Example:Negotiation took hours before they agreed.
Synonyms: discussion, talks, bargaining - open-minded /,oʊpən'maɪndɪd/ (adjective) — willing to listen to different ideas and opinions
Example:Try to stay open-minded when you hear new ideas.
Synonyms: receptive, broad-minded, tolerant - point of view /pɔɪnt əv vju:/ (phrase) — the way someone thinks about or sees a situation
Example:From my point of view, the plan is risky.
Synonyms: perspective, viewpoint, opinion - reach a compromise /ri:tʃ ə 'kɒmprəmaɪz/ (phrase) — To agree on a middle solution after discussion.
Example:After a long debate, they reached a compromise.
Synonyms: settle, meet halfway - reach a settlement /ri:tʃ ə 'sɛtlmənt/ (phrase) — to end a disagreement by making an agreement
Example:They reached a settlement after long talks.
Synonyms: reach an agreement, resolve the dispute, come to terms - regard /rɪ'ɡɑ:rd/ (verb) — to think about someone or something in a certain way
Example:I regard her as a close friend.
Synonyms: consider, view, see - see eye to eye /si: aɪ tu: aɪ/ (phrase) — to agree fully and understand each other well
Example:We see eye to eye on this issue.
Synonyms: agree, be in accord, be of one mind - settlement /'sɛtlmənt/ (noun) — an agreement that ends a disagreement
Example:The settlement ended the dispute.
Synonyms: agreement, deal, resolution - skate around /'skeɪt ə'raʊnd/ (phrase) — to avoid answering a question directly
Example:He skated around the question and changed the topic.
Synonyms: evade, dodge, avoid - social context /'soʊʃəl 'kɑ:ntɛkst/ (phrase) — the situation and people around an event or person
Example:Her actions make sense in social context.
Synonyms: social setting, surrounding situation, background - soundbite /'saʊndbaɪt/ (noun) — a short, memorable quote or phrase from a speech or interview
Example:The interview included a sharp soundbite.
Synonyms: quote, clip - speak up /spi:k ʌp/ (phrase) — to say your opinion or ask a question clearly
Example:Please speak up if you have a question.
Synonyms: speak clearly, voice your opinion, say something - subjective /səb'dʒektɪv/ (adjective) — based on personal feelings or opinions
Example:The answer is subjective.
Synonyms: personal, opinion-based, biased - the thing is /ðə θɪŋ ɪz/ (phrase) — used to introduce the main point or problem
Example:The thing is, we don't have enough time.
Synonyms: the problem is, the point is, the issue is - thought-provoking /,θɔ:t prə'voʊkɪŋ/ (adjective) — making you think deeply about an idea
Example:It was a thought-provoking film.
Synonyms: stimulating, challenging, interesting - touch upon /tʌtʃ ə'pɑ:n/ (phrase) — to mention something briefly
Example:The article touches upon a difficult topic.
Synonyms: mention, refer to, bring up
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