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Interpreting and connecting ideas

Verbs for understanding meaning and connecting information.

A2B1B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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interpret

verb · 3 examples
  1. We need to interpret the results carefully.
  2. People interpret the same gesture in different ways.
  3. The guide helps visitors interpret the painting.

clarify

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please clarify the final instruction.
  2. We should clarify what each person needs to do.
  3. A simple example can clarify the difference.

distinguish

verb · 3 examples
  1. Can you distinguish the two bird species?
  2. We must distinguish facts from opinions.
  3. It is difficult to distinguish these shades in poor light.

differentiate

verb · 3 examples
  1. The lesson helps students differentiate between similar sounds.
  2. We can differentiate the fabrics by touch.
  3. These features differentiate the two designs.

infer

verb · 3 examples
  1. We can infer that someone was here from the footprints.
  2. What can you infer from the empty shelves?
  3. Readers infer her feelings from the way she speaks.

derive

verb · 3 examples
  1. Manufacturers derive natural dyes from plants.
  2. We derive useful information from the survey.
  3. These communities derive income from fishing.

relate

verb · 3 examples
  1. Try to relate the example to your own experience.
  2. We can relate these changes to the weather.
  3. The lesson helps students relate theory to practice.

refer

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please refer to the guide for more details.
  2. The notes refer to an earlier experiment.
  3. We often refer to these photographs during the discussion.

imply

verb · 3 examples
  1. Your comments imply that the plan is too expensive.
  2. Do these results imply a need for more research?
  3. I did not imply that you were responsible.

indicate

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please indicate the damaged part.
  2. Dark clouds often indicate rain.
  3. These marks indicate where the shelves were fixed.

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