Academic Language Terms

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Synthesize

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To combine different ideas or information to create a new understanding or perspective.

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Persuade

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To convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

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conclude

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Bring something to an end or arrive at a judgment.

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Discuss

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To talk about a topic in detail, often considering different viewpoints or aspects.

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contrast

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Identify differences between two or more items.

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determine

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Establish exactly by calculation or research.

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emphasize

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Give special importance to something in speaking or writing.

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evaluate

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Assess the value or significance of something.

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explain

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Make something clear by describing it in detail.

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identify

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Recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing.