24. Reporting Verbs 2

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emphasise
The Prime Minister emphasised that there are no plans to raise taxes.
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to say something in a strong way
forecast
Property analysts _____ a fall in house prices in the next two years. / Wind and rain has been forecast for this weekend.
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. to make a statement saying what is likely to happen in the future, based on the information that you have now [predict]
gather
It had to be some one, I_____, who would be credible in saying that they knew Sydney. / I gather you've had some problems with our sales department.
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to believe that something is true because of what you have seen or heard
imply
Pol. zasugerować, dać do zrozumienia / High profits do not necessarily imply efficiency.
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to suggest that something is true, without saying this directly
indicate
/ The high level of radiation in the rocks indicate that they are volcanic in origin.
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to show that a particular situation exists, or that something is likely to be true
inquire
/ The waiter inquired whether we would like to sit near the window.
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to ask someone for information
maintain
/ Critics maintain that these reforms will lead to a decline in educational standards.
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to strongly express your belief that something is true [claim]
mind
/ You might not mind fur on blankets and bedspreads, but the next guest could be allergic to animals.
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to feel annoyed or upset about something
note
zauważyć lub zwrócić / It should be noted that parking without a permit attracts a charge of £5.
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to notice or pay careful attention to something, to mention something because it is important or interesting
declare
/ The court declared that Brown's case should be reviewed.
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to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially:
deny
Jackson vehemently ... the allegations. He said he was innocent. / Neil denies breaking the window
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to say that something is not true:
vehemently
/ Jackson vehemently denied the allegations. He said he was innocent.
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expressing strong feelings, or shown by strong feelings or great energy or force:
drift
/ I feared the snow would bury the cars beneath its drifts.
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a pile of snow or something similar, formed by the wind:
skid marks
/ Long skid marks on the pavement indicated the driver had attempted to brake.
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black marks made by the tyres of a car when it starts or stops moving very quickly:
inquire
/ The investigation will inquire into the company's financial dealings.
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to try to discover the facts about something:
attract
The loan attracts a low rate of interest. / It should be noted that parking without a permit attracts a charge of £5.
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if a product or investment ... s a particular charge, you have to pay that charge if you have the product or investment:

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