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Challenging and admitting claims

Verbs for disagreement and accepting difficult facts.

B1B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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debate

verb · 3 examples
  1. The council will debate the proposal tonight.
  2. Students debate whether the rule is fair.
  3. We need time to debate the options.

dispute

verb · 3 examples
  1. The customer may dispute the charge.
  2. Experts dispute the accuracy of the figures.
  3. We do not dispute that the work is necessary.

contest

verb · 3 examples
  1. They plan to contest the decision.
  2. You have the right to contest the result.
  3. The company will contest the claim.

oppose

verb · 3 examples
  1. Residents oppose the removal of the trees.
  2. We oppose the plan in its current form.
  3. Several members oppose the change.

object

verb · 3 examples
  1. I object to the extra charge.
  2. Several neighbors object to the late-night noise.
  3. You may object if the arrangement is unfair.

deny

verb · 3 examples
  1. They deny causing the damage.
  2. I do not deny that mistakes were made.
  3. The workers deny any knowledge of the missing tools.

concede

verb · 3 examples
  1. I concede that your method is faster.
  2. They may concede that the original plan was too costly.
  3. We must concede the point when the evidence is clear.

acknowledge

verb · 3 examples
  1. We acknowledge that the process needs improvement.
  2. They acknowledge the importance of regular maintenance.
  3. I must acknowledge my mistake.

admit

verb · 3 examples
  1. I admit that I was wrong.
  2. They admit needing more time.
  3. You should admit when you do not understand.

confess

verb · 3 examples
  1. I must confess that I broke the cup.
  2. They confess to taking the tools without permission.
  3. It is hard to confess a mistake you tried to hide.

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