Verbs for Argument & Opinion
To give money, help or ideas to something that other people are also involved in
volunteer / provide / contribute
contribute
Many people reasonably / debatably / practically conclude that crime has a negative effect on people's sense of security
reasonably
___ an argument = to agree with and back an argument
support / supply / suppose
support
Places where people c___ more taxes into a system which supports poorer people generally have lower crime.
contribute
Reading actual data on crime and law enforcement allows one to see both s___ of an argument.
To recognise something or discover exactly what it is or what its nature or origin is
solve / suss out / identify
identify
It would be ideal to have a police presence in every neighbourhood at all times, but this idea might not be integral / debatable / practical in terms of manpower.
practical
___ an argument = to put forward an argument
propose / propel / promise
propose
Many social scientists c___ that social support and deterrence are the key contributors to improving the safety of our cities.
conclude
Psychologists believe that there is a c___ argument for having criminals meet their victims as studies have determined that the personlisation of a crime can significantly reduce the likelihood of someone reoffending.
convincing
To decide that something is true after considering all the information
conclude / solve / resolve
conclude
Whilst people could derive a lot of happiness from cities being completely safe, this is not a/an excellent / feasible / appropriate situation in today's world.
feasible
___ argument = an argument with a major weakness
flared / flaccid / flawed
flawed
facilitate
Research has shown that the argument that prison is the most effective punishment is f___. In fact, some results have suggested that prisons can foster further criminal activity in many inmates.
flawed
To make it easier for a process or action to happen
break down / promote / facilitate
facilitate
It is undeniable that the police contribute obviously / integrally / rationally to making our society a safer place.
integrally
___ argument = an argument which is very good or strong
conniving / convincing / conceding
convincing
I___ why some cities have higher crime rates than others may seem difficult, however certain patterns do emerge.
Identifying
Many judges m___ the argument for reducing the number of people sent to prison for minor offences because of the huge financial burden it places on society.
make
To get something, especially an advantage or a pleasant feeling, from something; to develop or come from something else
originate / derive / extract
derive
Although there are now moves towards involving offenders in rehabilitation, it must not be forgotten that they have consistently / fundamentally / idealistically done wrong in the eyes of the law.
fundamentally
___ an argument = to dismiss an argument
repel / refuse / reject
reject
Some people claim that some crimes are d___ from poverty, which would support the concept of societal improvements leading to a lower crime rate.
derived
Many claim that the death penalty is a viable punishment because it will deter further crime. However, given the actual statistics, this l___ of argument is unconvincing.
line