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100

says an opinion strongly

argues

100

says something clearly

states

100

makes something easy to understand

exlpains

100

tells what something is like

describes

100

gives information or facts

reports

200

gives an idea or advice

suggests

200

says something is true (not always proven)

claims

200

points out something important

notes

200

notices or points out

observes

200

shows or tells something important

points out

300

shows something is very important

emphasizes

300

talks about something briefly

mentions

300

talks about something in detail

discusses

300

gives the meaning of a word or idea

defines

300

gives an example

illustrates

400

shows clearly with proof or examples

demonstrates

400

makes something known

reveals

400

shows or suggests something

indicates

400

tells about a danger or problem

warns

400

gives advice

advises

500

gives reasons or evidence

supports

500

gives a final idea or decision

concludes

500

discovers something through study or research

finds

500

shows how things are similar or different

compares

500

shows how things are different

contrasts

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