To
indicate more information
- Besides -
Making an additional point; anyway
- Furthermore
- In addition
- Moreover
- Likewise
- Indeed – In
truth
- In fact
- Also
- As well
- Foremost -
Ranking above all others; Preceding all others in spatial position
- First, Second,
Third, Finally
- Firstly,
Secondly, Thirdly
To
indicate an example
- For example
- For instance
- In particular
- Particularly -
Specifically or especially distinguished from others
- Specifically
- To illustrate
- To demonstrate
To
indicate a cause or reason
- Since
- Because
- Because of
- Due to
- For
- For the reason
that
- As
- Inasmuch as -
Since
- Whereby - As a
result of which, By which, "the means whereby we achieved our
goal"
To
indicate a result or an effect
- Accordingly -
because of the reason given
- Consequently
- Hence
- So
- Therefore
- Thus
- Thusly - In
the way indicated
- Thence - From
that fact or reason or as a result
- Therefrom -
From that circumstance or source
- Thereof - Of
or concerning this or that, From that circumstance or source
- Corollary - A
practical consequence that follows naturally, "blind jealousy is a
frequent corollary of passionate love"
To
conclude
- For the
aforementioned reasons
- For the
aforementioned reasons, there is no doubt that
- To sum up the
foregoing,
- Given these
facts
- In conclusion
- In closing
- To conclude
To
express an opinion
- In all due
fairness
- With good
judgment, (one/we may)
To
describe or make
- vivid
- portray
- depict
- exhibit
- illustrate
- expose
- present
- paint a
portrait
- limn - Trace
the shape of, make a portrait of
- delineate
- represent
- demonstrate
- constitute -
Form or compose
- embodied -
(adj) Expressed by
- embody - (v)
Represent or express in tangible form
- embodiment
To
prove
- manifest -
Provide evidence for; stand as proof of
- attest -
Provide evidence for
- testify -
Provide evidence for
- certify -
Provide evidence for
- endorse,
indorse - Give support or one's approval to
- shew -
Establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or
experiment
- establish
- instance - (v)
Clarify by giving an example of
- exemplify -
(v) Clarify by giving an example of
To
compare or contrast
- Whereas
- In comparison
- In contrast
- However
- Although
- On the other
hand
- Likewise
- Similarly
- But
- Yet
- Withal -
Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
- Withal -
Together with this
- Nevertheless -
Despite anything to the contrary
- Nonetheless -
Despite anything to the contrary
- Notwithstanding
- Despite anything to the contrary
- Even so -
Despite anything to the contrary
- All the same -
Despite anything to the contrary
To
indicate time
- After
- Before
- Currently
- During
- Eventually
- Finally
- First, Second,
etc.
- Formerly
- Immediately
- Initially
- Lastly
- Later
- Meanwhile
- Next
- Once
- Previously
- Simultaneously
- Soon
- Subsequently
- Subsequent -
Following in time and order
- Hitherto,
Heretofore - Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has
existed up to this point or up to the present time, “The sun hasn’t rose
hitherto.”
- In due time
- Henceforth
To
indicate certainty
- Truly
- Sincerely
- Genuinely
- Surely
- Rightfully
- Absolutely
- Indubitably
- Certainly
- Without doubt
- Needless to
say
To
indicate doubt
- Most likely
- More likely
- Possibly
- Probably
- Dubitable -
Open to doubt or suspicion
- Dubious -
Distressed with uncertainty or doubt
To
summarize
- Overall
- To summarize
- In summary
- To sum up
- Paraphrased
- Briefly
- In brief
- Summing up
- To put it
briefly
- précis - A
sketchy summary, Make a summary (of)
- synopsis - A
sketchy summary
- apercu - A
short synopsis
To
provide a condition
- provision,
proviso - A stipulated condition
- stipulate -
Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract
- given
- if
- whether
- whenever
- when
- while
To
express positive words
- magnificent
- grandeur - The
quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand, the quality of being
exalted in character or ideals or conduct
- magnanimous -
The quality of being exalted in character or ideals or conduct
- fantastic
- fantastical
- phenomenal
- wonderful
- extraordinary
- marvelous
- superb
- good
- fine
- great
- avid -
Emotionally desirable
- avid ambition
to succeed
- excellent
- spectacular
- prodigious
- grand
- brilliant
- glorious -
Bringing great happiness and thankfulness
- illustrious -
Widely known and esteemed
- notable -
Worthy of notice
- respected
- impressive
- splendid
- splendiferous
- Having great beauty and splendor
- resplendent -
Having great beauty and splendor, Richly and brilliantly colorful
- flamboyant -
Elaborately or excessively ornamented, Richly and brilliantly colorful
- redoubtable -
Having or worthy of pride
- formidable -
Extremely impressive in strength or excellence
- prowess
- superior
- terrific
- tremendous
- wondrous -
Extraordinarily good
- wonderful
- sublime -
Inspiring awe, Lifted up or set high
- flair -
natural talent
- knack - A
special way of doing something
- outshine -
Attract more attention and praise than others
- paramount -
Having superior power and influence
- predominant
- preponderating
- prevailing
To
intensify
- incredibly
- exceedingly
- toppingly -
extremely well
- extremely
- extraordinarily
- truly
- really
- very
- utterly -
Completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers,
With sublimity; in a sublime manner
- absolutely
- perfectly
- sublimely
- dramatically
- sheer - (adj.)
Complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used
informally as an intensifier; (adv.) Directly "he fell sheer into
the water"
Said
- enounced,
enunciated - Speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
- pronounced -
Speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
- articulated -
Express or state clearly
- vocalized -
Express or state clearly
- posited - Put
firmly
- stated
- expressed
- reported
- alleged -
Declared but not proved
- averred -
Report or maintain, To declare or affirm in a grave manner and formally
as true
- affirmed,
asserted
- wrote
- composed
- indited -
Produce a literary work
- penned -
Produce a literary work
- spelt -
Indicate or signify
- voiced,
sounded - Give voice to
- demean -
Reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
Noted
(said)
- remarked
- denoted - Be a
sign or indication of, "Her smile denoted that she agreed"
- observed
- commented
- mentioned
- referred
- announced
- noticed
Precisely
- explicitly
- accurately
- expressly
- exactly
- incisively
Numerous
- innumerable
- many
- various
- several
- diverse
- umpteen
- umteen
- myriad (noun
and adj.)
Praise
- extol - (v)
Praise, glorify, or honor
- exalt
- glorify
- laud
- proclaim
- revere
- idolize
- worship
- venerate
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Useful
linking words and phrases that can be used at the start of new paragraphs:
A contrary explanation is that, …
Although, …
As a consequence, …
As a result, …
As we have seen, …
At the same time, …
Accordingly, …
An equally significant aspect of…
Another, significant factor in…
Before considering X it is important to note Y
By the same token, …
But we should also consider, …
Despite these criticisms, …it’s popularity remains high.
Certainly, there is no shortage of disagreement within…
Consequently, …
Correspondingly, …
Conversely, …
Despite this, …
Despite these criticisms, … the popularity of X remains
largely undiminished.
Each of these theoretical positions make an important
contribution to our understanding of, …
Evidence for in support of this position, can be found
in…,
Evidently,
For this reason, …
For these reasons, …
Furthermore, …
Given, the current high profile debate with regard to,
…it is quite surprising that …
Given, the advantages of … outlined in the previous
paragraph, …it is quite predictable that …
However, …
Having considered X, it is also reasonable to look at …
Hence, …
In addition to, …
In contrast, …
In this way, …
In this manner, …
In the final analysis, …
In short, …
Indeed, …
It can be seen from the above analysis that, …
It could also be said that, …
It is however, important to note the limitations of…
It is important however not to assume the applicability
of, …in all cases.
It is important however not to overemphasis the strengths
of …
In the face of such criticism, proponents of, …have
responded in a number of ways.
Moreover, …
Notwithstanding such criticism, ….it’s popularity remains
largely undiminished.
Notwithstanding these limitations, ….it worth remains in
a number of situations.
Noting the compelling nature of this new evidence, …has
suggested that.
Nevertheless, …remains a growing problem.
Nonetheless, the number of, …has continued to expand at
an exponential rate.
Despite these criticisms, …it’s popularity remains high.
On the other hand, critics of, …point to its blindness,
with respect to.
Of central concern therefore to, …sociologists is
explaining how societal processes and institutions…
Proponents of…, have also suggested that…
Subsequently, …
Similarly, …
The sentiment expressed in the quotation, embodies the
view that, …
This interpretation of, … has not been without it’s
detractors however.
This approach is similar to the, …. position
This critique, unfortunately, implies a singular cause
of, …
This point is also sustained by the work of, …
Thirdly, …
This counter argument is supported by evidence from, …
The use of the term, …
Therefore, …
There appears then to be an acceleration in the growth of
There is also, however, a further point to be considered.
These technological developments have greatly increased
the growth in, …
Thus, …
To be able to understand, …
Undoubtedly, …
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Useful
phrases that can be used at the start of an introductory paragraph:
- This essay will analyse …
- This essay in addressing the advantages and
disadvantages of, … will focus upon, …
- In examining the issue of, … this essay with address
the following issues.
- This essay will critically examine the question, …
- This essay focuses upon the issue of, …
- The question of, … is directly relevant to …
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At least 5 – 8 sentences –
Vexed
(vexations), perplexed, puzzled, worry about, absent-minded, upset, tense,
depressed, distraught, blank mind, short-minded, broad-minded, quietened my
mind, my mind tossed like a tempestuous sea, mentally disturbed, retarded,
insane, a mad cap, unmindful of, nervous, irritated, irascible
self-centered,
egoistic, egocentric, respond, tyrranical attitude, usurper, vilainous,
vilainy, debased person, baseless person, unscrupulous person, swindler,
fraudulent person, upright
playful,
mindful, indifferent, ironical, sarcastic, bitter, gloomy, aloof, attentive,
obsequous, servile, dispassionate, moody, amiable
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