Synonyms/Vocab

Synonyms for “claim”Accuse— charge (someone) with an offense or

crime. Claim that (someone) has done something wrong.

Advance—move forward, typically in a purposeful way.

Allege--Claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case. Suppose or affirm to be the case

Synonyms for “claim”Argue—Give reasons or cite evidence in support

of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view

Assert—State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

Challenge—Invite (someone) to engage in a contest

Comment—Express an opinion or reaction

Synonyms for “claim”Conclude—Bring (something) to an endContend—Engage in a competition or campaign

in order to win or achieve (something).Declare—Say something in a solemn and

emphatic manner. Formally announce the beginning of (a state or condition)

Deem—Regard or consider in a specified way

practiceComplete each word relationship with a

vocabulary word.End: :: start: initiateMumble: declare::whisper:Contend:achieve:: : persuadeMove forward: ::end: conclude

practiceComplete each sentence using a vocabulary

word:My views were after the Mayan Apocalypse

didn’t occur.She was a student based on her constant

studying and reading.The author the conspiracy with little evidence. The dominant speaker his party’s views at the

House of Representatives meeting last week.

Synonyms for “claim”Defend—Speak or write in favor of (an action or

person); attempt to justifyDemonstrate—Clearly show the existence or

truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence.Denounce—Publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Inform against.Deny—Refuse to admit the truth or existence of

(something).

Synonyms for “claim” Elucidate—Make (something) clear; explainExamine—Inspect (someone or something) in

detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly

Explicate—Analyze and develop (an idea or principle) in detail. Analyze (a literary work) in order to reveal its meaning

Expound—Present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail. Explain the meaning of (a literary or doctrinal work)

Synonyms for claim practice

Justify: :: allege:claim

Deny: Refuse:: : Make Clear

Give Proof: :: Examine: Investigate

Examine: Investigate:: :: Explain systematically

Synonyms practice Complete each sentence by using a vocabulary word. 1. The theory was through several rigorous

experiments. 2. Lance Armstrong allegations of doping throughout

his athletic career. 3. The student her friend’s actions by standing up for

her.  4. The Legislator publicly smoking cigarettes. 5. In order to understand my Latin homework, I went

to have Mr. Goff some of the more complicated ideas.

 

Synonyms for ClaimHypothesize—suppose

Imply—to indicate or suggest without explicitly stating.

Insist—to demand or persist in demanding

Justify—to defend or uphold as warranted or well-grounded.

Knock—find faultPosit—to lay down or assume as a fact or

principlePostulate—to assume without proof, or as self

evident; take for granted.

Presume—to act or proceed with unwarranted boldness.

Pretend—to make believeProfess—to declare openly; announce or affirm;

avow or acknowledge.Pronounce—to declare (a person or thing) to be

as specified.

Synonyms practiceComplete the word relationshipsFind fault: ::disperse:sprayDig:cover:: : hide awaySuppose: ::Assume as fact:PositDecision:decide::Declaration as specified:

Synonyms PracticeComplete each sentence with a word from your

list.The scientist his results before

conducting thorough tests.The meaning of the movie is

through use of imagery, alluding to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

Her was misguided, in that she embarrassed herself in front of the speaker by giving false information.

Synonyms practiceComplete each sentence with a word from the

list:Stop that unicorns are real. They aren’t.The incorrect study that

vaccines cause Autism.She her findings by providing ample

evidence.

ProposeProveprovoke