agree, To say “yes” to someone’s idea or plan “Okay, you’re right.”, claim, To say something is true, often without proof “I saw a UFO!”, offer, To say you are willing to help or give something “I can drive you home.”, promise, To say you will definitely do something “I’ll never do it again.”, refuse, To say you will not do something “No, I won’t help.”, ask, To request information or help “Can you open the window?”, convince, To make someone believe something “Trust me — it’s a good idea.”, invite, To ask someone to come somewhere or join something “Would you like to come to dinner?”, persuade, To make someone decide to do something “Come on, just try it once.”, recommend, To say something is a good idea or choice “You should watch this movie.”, apologize, To say sorry “I’m really sorry.”, deny, To say something is not true “I didn’t take the money.”, suggest, To give an idea or plan “Why don’t we take a taxi?”, admit, To confess something is true, often reluctantly “Okay, I broke the vase.”, explain, To make something clear by giving details “The train was late because of the weather.”, say, A general verb for speaking or giving information “I’m tired.”.

Reporting verbs.

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