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an act of politely asking for something

“She made a request for more information.”

to say or show that something is true or certain

“Please confirm your appointment by email.”

able to be used or obtained

“The meeting room is available after lunch.”

to like one thing more than another

“I prefer studying in a quiet place.”

to plan or organize something

“They arranged a visit to the museum.”

to talk about something briefly

“He mentioned the new schedule during lunch.”

to answer or react to something

“Please respond when you have time.”

relaxed and not formal

“We had a casual chat after class.”

to say sorry for a mistake or problem

“He apologized for arriving so late to the meeting.”

to say hello to someone

“He smiled and greeted his neighbor on the way to work.”

to tell people each other’s names for the first time

“Let me introduce you to my colleague from work.”

to ask someone to come to an event

“I want to invite a few friends over for dinner this weekend.”

to offer an idea or plan

“I suggest we leave early to avoid traffic.”

to make something clear

“Could you explain how this machine works?”

to say or do something again

“Could you repeat that last part, please?”

to make a point easier to understand

“Can you clarify what you mean by that comment?”

to have the same opinion

“I agree with your plan for the weekend.”

to have a different opinion

“I have to disagree with your opinion on that movie.”

to say that you will certainly do something

“She promised to call me as soon as she landed.”

to say that something is wrong or unsatisfactory

“He always complains about the noise from the street.”

to say that something is good or useful

“My friend recommended this restaurant for its seafood.”

to use something and return it later

“Can I borrow your umbrella for today?”

to give something for someone to use temporarily

“Could you lend me a pen for a minute?”

to think something will happen

“I expect the package to arrive by Friday.”

to see or become aware of something

“Did you notice the new sign outside the store?”

to understand something clearly

“I didn't realize how late it was until I checked my phone.”

to want to know something

“I wonder what she's doing right now.”

to stop someone while they are speaking

“Sorry to interrupt, but there's an urgent call for you.”

an informal talk between people

“We had a long conversation about our plans for the summer.”

an arranged time to meet someone

“I have a dentist appointment at three o'clock tomorrow.”

information sent or given to someone

“She left a message on my phone asking me to call back.”

the right to do something

“He asked his boss for permission to leave early.”

a helpful suggestion about what to do

“My sister gave me some good advice about job interviews.”

a kind action done for someone

“Could you do me a favor and pick up some milk?”

a reason given for being unable to do something

“He came up with an excuse for missing the appointment.”

what someone thinks or believes

“In my opinion, the second option is much better.”

why something happens or is done

“The reason for the delay was heavy traffic on the highway.”

an act of selecting between options

“Choosing the right college was a difficult choice for her.”

showing good manners and respect

“It's polite to say thank you when someone helps you.”

kind and pleasant to others

“The staff at that hotel were incredibly friendly to us.”

telling the truth and not cheating

“Being honest with your customers builds trust over time.”

able to wait calmly

“You need to be patient while waiting for the results.”

unable to understand clearly

“I was confused by the instructions on the form.”

having many things to do

“I've been so busy at work this week that I haven't cooked once.”

easy and suitable for someone

“It would be convenient to meet near your office.”

clear and exact

“Could you give me a specific time to meet you tomorrow?”

short in time or words

“He gave a brief summary of the report.”

sure and without doubt

“I'm certain I left my keys on the kitchen table.”

used when something is likely to happen

“Use probably when you need to speak more naturally.”

used to show what is true or real

“Use actually when you need to speak more naturally.”

to say something in order to get information

“She asked me what time the train leaves.”

to reply to a question

“She answered the phone on the first ring.”

to talk in a friendly, informal way

“We sat outside and chatted for hours.”

to use your voice to say words

“She spoke softly so she wouldn't wake the baby.”

to pay attention to a sound or speaker

“Please listen carefully, because I won't repeat this again.”

to give information to someone

“Can you tell me what time the train leaves?”

to speak with another person

“I like to talk to my grandmother on the phone every Sunday.”

to speak to someone by telephone

“I'll call you tonight after dinner to talk about the plan.”

to send a written message by phone

“I'll text you as soon as I get home.”

to talk about a subject together

“Let's discuss the plans for the weekend over coffee.”

to say what someone or something is like

“He described the restaurant as small but cozy.”

to greet someone in a friendly way

“We welcomed our guests at the door with big smiles.”

to say that you are grateful

“I thanked her for helping me move into my new apartment.”

to stop being angry about a mistake

“He finally forgave me for breaking his favorite mug.”

to help someone remember something

“Can you remind me to buy milk on the way home?”

to choose what to do

“We need to decide where to eat dinner tonight.”

to agree to receive or do something

“I accepted the job offer yesterday.”

to say that you will not do something

“He refused to apologize even after being asked twice.”

to say that you will give or do something

“She offered to help me carry the groceries upstairs.”

to get something from someone

“I received a letter in the mail this morning.”

to select one thing from several options

“I chose the chocolate cake over the vanilla one.”

to have a particular meaning

“What does that word mean in English?”

to know what something means

“Do you understand the instructions for the test?”

to keep information in your mind

“I can't remember where I left my keys.”

to fail to remember something

“I completely forgot about the meeting this afternoon.”

to give an answer without being certain

“I'll guess that you're thinking of a number between one and ten.”

to form a picture in your mind

“Can you imagine what it would be like to live on Mars?”

to make a happy expression with your mouth

“She smiled warmly when she saw her old friend.”

to make a sound when something is funny

“Everyone laughed at the comedian's jokes.”

to produce tears when upset or hurt

“The baby started to cry when she got tired.”

a greeting used when meeting someone

“She waved and said hello as I walked past.”

a word used when leaving someone

“She waved and said a quick goodbye before leaving.”

something asked to get information

“She raised her hand to ask a question about the schedule.”

something said to make people laugh

“He told a joke that made everyone at the table laugh.”

a description of events, real or imagined

“My grandfather told us a story about his childhood on the farm.”

the facts about something

“The truth is that I've never been to Paris.”

information that should not be shared

“Don't tell anyone—I'm keeping it a secret.”

a thought or plan

“That's a great idea for the party next weekend.”

a set of actions prepared for the future

“We made a plan to meet for coffee next Tuesday.”

an opportunity or possibility

“This job is a great chance to travel abroad.”

something done regularly

“Checking his phone first thing in the morning has become a habit.”

something done incorrectly

“I made a mistake when calculating the total cost.”

an answer to a problem

“They finally found a solution to the parking problem.”

a small piece of information

“He forgot to mention one small detail about the plan.”

an important idea or part

“The main point of his argument was that education is essential.”

the sound made when someone speaks

“Her voice was soft and calming as she sang the lullaby.”

the feeling shown by the way someone speaks

“His tone sounded angry when he spoke about the situation.”

making very little sound

“The library is a quiet place to study in the morning.”

making a strong or high sound

“The music was so loud that we couldn't hear each other talk.”

giving useful help

“Thanks for being so helpful with the moving boxes this weekend.”