says an opinion strongly
argues
says something clearly
states
makes something easy to understand
exlpains
tells what something is like
describes
gives information or facts
reports
gives an idea or advice
suggests
says something is true (not always proven)
claims
points out something important
notes
notices or points out
observes
shows or tells something important
points out
shows something is very important
emphasizes
talks about something briefly
mentions
talks about something in detail
discusses
gives the meaning of a word or idea
defines
gives an example
illustrates
shows clearly with proof or examples
demonstrates
makes something known
reveals
shows or suggests something
indicates
tells about a danger or problem
warns
gives advice
advises
gives reasons or evidence
supports
gives a final idea or decision
concludes
discovers something through study or research
finds
shows how things are similar or different
compares
shows how things are different
contrasts