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20 English Verbs to Say Exactly What You Mean
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English language learners and intermediate speakers looking to expand their vocabulary for nuanced expression.
TL;DR
This video teaches 20 English verbs used in reported speech, such as admit, boast, claim, and complain. Learn how to accurately express acceptance, self-praise, assertions, and dissatisfaction in your communication.
Key Takeaways
- Admit is used when accepting fault or acknowledging a past action, such as admitting to a crime or admitting a mistake.
- Boast means to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements or possessions, often exaggerating to impress others.
- Claim is used to assert ownership of something or to state that something is true, often requiring proof.
- Complain involves expressing dissatisfaction or unhappiness about something that has happened or failed to happen.
- Concede means to accept that you cannot win or that an opponent's argument is superior, often reluctantly.
- Confirm is a positive response indicating receipt of something or commitment to an arrangement, like attending a meeting.
- Deny is to state that you did not do something or that an event did not occur, refusing responsibility.
- Dismiss involves rejecting or ruling out something, like a legal case due to insufficient evidence or an appeal.
In This Video
- 00:00Introduction to Reported Speech Verbs
This lesson covers 20 verbs used in reported speech, focusing on how to express what others have said.
- 00:13Admit: Accepting Fault or Action
To admit means to accept that you've done something wrong or are at fault.
- 01:00Boast: Talking Up Achievements
Boasting involves talking about something as the best, often exaggerating achievements or qualities.
- 01:59Claim: Asserting Ownership or Truth
To claim is to state that something belongs to you or that something is true.
- 02:50Complain: Expressing Dissatisfaction
Complaining means expressing unhappiness or moaning about something that has happened or not happened.
- 03:29Concede: Accepting Defeat or Arguments
To concede is to accept that you cannot win or that another argument is better.
- 04:35Confirm: Acknowledging Receipt or Attendance
Confirming means letting someone know you've received something or will attend an event.
- 05:27Deny: Refusing Responsibility
To deny is to state that you did not do something or that something did not happen.
Questions & Answers
What does it mean to admit something?
To admit means to accept that you are at fault or that you have done something wrong, like admitting to a crime or admitting you made a mistake.
How do you use the verb 'boast'?
You boast when you talk about something as being the best, often about your achievements or possessions, like saying your children are great or your car is better than others'.
What does it mean to claim something?
To claim means to state that something belongs to you or that you have a right to it, like claiming ownership of property or making a claim against an insurance company.
What is the meaning of 'complain'?
To complain means to express unhappiness or dissatisfaction about something that has happened or not happened, like complaining about a dirty hotel room or bad service.
When do you concede?
You concede when you accept that you are not going to win or that your argument is not the best, often conceding defeat in an election or an argument.
What does it mean to deny something?
To deny means to state that you did not do something or that something did not happen, like denying being at the scene of an accident or taking the last biscuit.
Key Terms
- Reported speech — Reported speech is when you tell someone what another person said, often changing the verb tense and pronouns.
- Concede — To concede means to admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it, or to accept defeat.
- Object — To object means to express disapproval or opposition to something, stating that you do not accept it.
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