bore, probe, repeat, pry, protest, bargain, complicate, ensnare, remind, trigger, claim, insinuate, prevaricate, vex, interrupt, obstruct, misunderstand, deny, oppose, debate, harp, argue, carp, refuse, contradict, throw in, revert, blurt out, misspeak, dissent, counter, counterpose, speak out, allege, place, extrapolate, debunk, assert, urge, reiterate, cross-examine, dredge up, hash out, delve, come to the point, enrage, raise one's voice, edge in, stick to, air (complaints), profess, iterate, cavil, rail against, savage
protest, fall out, interrupt, argue, dicker, dispute, quibble, grumble, grouse, gripe, beef, bicker, squabble, counter, bitch, kvetch, nitpick, find fault with, fault, dredge up, disagree, object to, pick a bone with, split hairs about, pick holes in, cavil at, sound off, quarrel, lock horns, have words, pettifog
break off, raise, cue, flash, laugh, answer, indulge, hear, listen, remind, weigh in on, explore, gloss over, brainstorm, smile, inquire, grant, reference, ask, add, schmooze, socialize, stray, throw in, foster, discuss, wander, note, string together, draw parallels, commiserate, hint, sweet-talk, clue, nod (in agreement), chime in, tune out, assume (good intentions), digress, introduce (a newcomer into the conversation), shoot the breeze
emphasize, alternate, figure in (context), communicate, divulge, sort out, puzzle out, contribute, build on, empathize, convey, discuss, explain, bear in mind, explicate, come to the point, articulate, participate, level with, hear someone out, turn around (prejudices/assumptions), make a point, answer (an accusation), exchange (views/hopes), language, dialogue, slow (one's speech), express (empathy)
trim, tweak, inject, insert, settle, fine-tune, negotiate, bargain, earmark, recall, satisfy, define, scale back, draft, haggle, formalize, hammer out, budget, appropriate, retract, rescind, evaluate, comply, accommodate, allocate, exempt, specify, mandate, approve, guarantee, incentivize, affiliate, co-create, reach, enumerate, quibble, rephrase, defend, capitulate, amend, overturn, veto, repeal, tack on, expunge, pledge, counter, legislate, qualify, language, cinch (a deal), lobby (for)
settle, lead, prompt, suggest, direct, set up, enlist, steward, assure, ask, bring together, bring to the table, bridge, put forward, request, clarify, draw out, articulate, marshal, step into (a leadership role), map out (a process), allot (a specific length of time), assemble (the parties), cultivate (an atmosphere of mutual respect), organize (a discussion), promote (an atmosphere of), assign (assistants to oversee), set the stage for
assist, protect, soothe, highlight, cover, illuminate, scrutinize, detect, illustrate, review, orchestrate, contrive, restrict, redirect, verify, modulate (one's voice), contextualize, rein in, consult, summarize, integrate, enable, amend, moderate, channel, empower, empathize, validate, encapsulate, accord, differentiate, impress upon, conscientize, mediate, take into consideration, clarify, point out, sound out, language, grant (legitimacy), reference (guidelines), validate (someone's point of view), maintain (focus), field (objections/questions), gauge (level of engagement/readiness), smooth out/over, understand (divergent perspectives), respect (each party)
team up, cooperate, align, fine-tune, refine, assist, complement, pick someone's brain, infuse, brainstorm, collaborate, enlist, pool (resources), join forces, consult, hone, supplement, combine, enhance, enrich, come together, help, partner, bridge, bring (to the table), corroborate, group, share, regroup, pull together, work together, recruit (experts), exchange (ideas), bounce off, lend (support/tools), raise (questions), monitor (results), share (knowledge/skills), put (their heads together), liaise
analyze, count, organize, outline, sketch, run up the flagpole, classify, schedule, collaborate, assess, manage, come up with, delegate, consolidate, affiliate, shuffle, reshuffle, reorganize, draft (an agreement), split (workload), firm up (division of labor), carve up (duties), divide (tasks), negotiate (division of labor), draw up (an agreement), share (files)
install, outfit, tackle, generate, weigh, devise, shape, strategize, suggest (names), weigh in on, coordinate, size up, design, vet, form, hammer out, funnel, set up, brainstorm, orchestrate, concoct, venture, deliberate, turn to, figure in, enlist, advise, execute, formulate, develop, initiate, stipulate, incentivize, issue, campaign, innovate, co-create, procure, firm up, undertake, envision, rustle up, determine, prepare, factor in, emulate, plunge into, instigate, commit, solidify, pioneer, endeavor, institute, embark, map out, build a team, draw in/up, assemble (a board of directors), ready (a team), instill (expectations), launch (a campaign), cultivate (teamwork), call upon, solicit (signatures)
contract, tweak, set aside, fine-tune, order, dole out, coordinate, size up, check, book, formalize, schedule, communicate, hand over, set up, orchestrate, rescind, sort out, rule out, execute, allocate, specify, chart, allot, consult, make an offer, procure, firm up, invite, arrange, prepare, put forward, tick off, actualize, put in place, take care of, figure in/out, solidify, set about, see to, block out (time), chip in (toward a cost), assign (tasks), locate (a site/venue), reserve, overbook
bend, stoop, shut up, back away/off, retreat, surrender, buckle, weaken, yield, stand down, cope, comply, submit to, abandon (hope), ingratiate, relent, capitulate, lose ground, deign, defer to, give in/up, give up/in, hold in/back, recant, throw in the towel, step down, withdraw (demands), concede defeat, damp down, submit (one's resignation), admit defeat, knuckle under, sneak off, drop out (of a race), desist, disavow
bend, stoop, fold, break, compromise, concede, submit, retreat, surrender, buckle, cut one's losses, jettison, weaken, sink, hand over, abdicate, back (away/down), yield, forfeit, succumb, resign oneself to, accept, comply, conform, withdraw, lose, trade, repay, swap, wither, sacrifice, flag, relent, apologize, capitulate, oblige, wilt, give in/up, cave in, forgo, come away with, cave, drop (one's agenda), shut down (a venture), settle for, admit (defeat), promise to, agree to (monitoring), grant (copyright/authorship), waive (one's rights), split (the difference), be the bigger person, disavow
cooperate, compromise, concede, curb, indulge, heed, satisfy, check, adjust, divulge, accommodate, reconcile, support, chip in, co-create, appreciate, excuse, soften one's tone, apologize, praise, pledge, bridge, care, corroborate, pitch in, consent, express (appreciation), agree, stand (together/with), agree on (a shared agenda), foster (goodwill), build relationship, accept (each perspective as valid), validate (another's point of view), synthesize (points of view), cultivate (tolerance/patience)
weigh, wait, tone down, temper, step back, restrain oneself, exercise (restraint), assure, postpone, rephrase, relent, apologize, blunt, redress, allow, compliment, disarm, reassure, settle down, time, commiserate, spare, hear someone out, calm (down/oneself), curb (one's anger/reactivity), dial down/back, acknowledge (a different point of view), agree (with), hear (an opposing view), back off/down, tread (lightly), respect (differences), retract (an inflammatory statement), exercise restraint
cooperate, contain, bargain, soothe, indulge, give in, finesse, dance around, yield, field, comply, conform, table, accommodate, submit to, furnish, grant, win over, assure, appreciate, relent, apologize, assuage, soften (the tone), oblige, appease, conciliate, pacify, placate, allay, gratify, mollify, acquiesce, satisfy (demands), relieve, reassure, smooth out, agree to, bottle up, retract (an inflammatory statement), back down/off, adapt to, withdraw (a demand), accede (to someone's demands), assent, consent to, propitiate, alleviate (fears of domination), sweeten (the deal), lighten up, withdraw (demands), disavow
tweak, devise, bargain, compromise, arbitrate, haggle, hammer out, exchange, pin down, cater to, incentivize, trade, broker, barter, propose, throw in, stand one's ground, exact, parley, hash out, promise, swap (concessions), thrash out, cut a deal, jockey for, modify (one's original proposal), arrive at (an agreement)
protest, deify, authenticate, claim, verify, deal with, field, justify, substantiate, demonstrate, address, snap back, dispute, glorify, account for, quote, excuse, defend, endorse, counter, idealize, prove, confirm, validate, hold forth, rationalize, reiterate, attest, explain, contend, qualify, restate, back up (one's claim), vouch, bend (the truth), dance around (a sensitive topic), elaborate
weigh, unlock, reward, ferret, give someone a minute, discern, divulge, admit, assess, tread lightly, self-censor, accommodate, rethink, advise, consult, broker, sum up, advocate, regroup, coax, wait (for the right moment), ration out (information), extend (oneself), back down/off, distinguish (workable ideas from impractical ones)
hammer, prod, pry, plug, stir, secure, rally, prompt, elicit, prick, plot, convince, persuade, sway, enlist, coerce, noodge, stoke, harp, draw in, cajole, assure, incentivize, peddle, reach, pump up, crank up, foster, inspire, influence, exert (pressure), tip the balance, rouse, wheedle, impress upon, urge, exhort, attest, summon, goad, needle, lecture, whip (into a frenzy), grease the skids, kick off, coax, preach, spur, marshal, argue (a point), win (the support of one's base), pluck up, appeal to (one's conscience), drive (someone to consider)
pick up (steam/the pace), untangle, cultivate, elevate (standards), raise (standards), embed, unravel, lead to, revitalize (the work), reinforce (the work ethic), validate (results), straighten out (problems), enlarge (the pool of ideas), expand (the scope of an undertaking), broaden (the group perspective), ingrain (principles), fix (methods/inconsistencies), root out/for, establish (standards)
lift, wind up, fuel, tap into, rally, charge, start, nudge, prompt, kindle, awaken, arouse, stimulate, spark, ignite, convince, sway, vitalize, mobilize, stoke, excite, encourage, enthuse, compel, motivate, incentivize, invigorate, seed, pump up, revive, foster, inspire, rouse, cheer, uplift, urge, exhort, summon, kick-start, impel, kick off, exert, fire up, coax, jumpstart, spur, rev up, prop, turn on/up, call to/up, light (a fire/candle), marshal, pique (interest)
press, slack off, attack, control, tattle, implicate, slander, scheme, conspire, connive, pressure, micromanage, criticize, dicker, dispute, underperform, quibble, complain, carp, grumble, shirk, gossip, disparage, ridicule, provoke, blame, exact, incriminate, fault, dredge up, harangue, rub someone the wrong way, report (bribery/misconduct), refuse (advances), chronicle (grievances), perform (poorly)
cooperate, draw up, compromise, concede, listen, water down, break through, adjust, navigate, redefine, persevere, defer, accommodate, reconcile, come around, relent, honor, accord (respect), figure out/in, formalize (an agreement), see something through, agree to, set about (finding common ground), shape (a feasible proposal), aim for (agreement), forge (a way forward), consider (everyone's concerns), appreciate (the other party), break down (a proposal), require (agreement on ground rules), cut through (ideology), accept (compromise), balance (needs), sacrifice (a demand to keep the peace), modify (one's original demand), negotiate (a contract), adopt (a contract)
tweak, devise, draw up, settle on, conceive, suggest, cover up, sketch, formalize, plot, scheme, orchestrate, concoct, forestall, mull over, assess, consider, evaluate, field, come up with, advise, formulate, develop, specify, judge, prioritize, map, introduce, prepare, caution, brew, consent, instigate, counsel, note (concerns), sort out (a way forward), hatch (ideas), generate (a plan), propose (diplomacy), demand (secrecy), hammer out (a way forward)
settle, generate, devise, draw up, cover up, sketch, formalize (a pr campaign), scheme, forestall, sort out, mull over, assess, consider, evaluate, advise, judge, jockey, prioritize, propose, caution, note (concerns), clear up (discrepancies), measure (damage), define (risk), hatch (ideas for solutions), prepare (a public statement), hammer out (way forward), orchestrate (a cover-up), specify (a pr campaign), suggest (damage control)
tweak, devise, draw up, conceive, present, suggest, sketch, design, formalize, originate, concoct, sort out, mull over, assess, evaluate, field, come up with, formulate, specify, judge, jockey, prioritize, co-create, propose, map, introduce, prepare, instigate, hammer out (a way forward), generate (interest), hatch (ideas/a plan), meet (a deadline)
frame, strategize, sketch, discern, delineate, lay out, diagram, hammer out, agree to disagree, evaluate, table, rethink, formulate, develop, chart, conciliate, bridge, farm out, clarify, map out, plan (a strategy), park (an idea), assign (accountability), predict (roadblocks), stake out (competition), reflect on (outstanding issues)
devise, conceive, suggest, elicit, design, invent, mull over, ponder, develop, prioritize, co-create, propose, include, envision, prepare, cook up, map out, sort through, conjure, clear up (discrepancies), note (possibilities), clarify (creative tension), define (a purpose), hash out (mission statement), restate (a mission statement), generate (a brand), dream (up), introduce (a mission statement), draw up (a mission statement), tweak (language), settle on (a brand), blue-sky, think out of the box, explore (possibilities), create (a mission)
generate, devise, draw up, suggest, design, associate, concoct, interrupt, assess, consider, evaluate, come up with, advise, formulate, specify, judge, jockey, prioritize, affiliate, co-create, cultivate, propose, introduce, network, prepare, skype, facetime, meet, consent, instigate, sign in, create (a code name), type in, develop (relationship)
protest, claim, deny, dance around, field, justify, substantiate, contextualize, snap back, dispute, reference, account for, excuse, counter, overstate, validate, puff, glorify (one's role), make excuses, rationalize, reiterate, attest, vindicate, explain, contend, qualify, restate, bend (the truth), defend (one's position), work out (a justification), cover (all one's bases), give a justification for, answer for, give an explanation for
brush aside, elude, evade, attack, ignore, bluff, exaggerate, oversimplify, omit (information), deflect, deviate, reject, divert (attention), parry, dodge, stave off, justify, maintain, complain, skirt, excuse, dismiss, avert, dance around (the topic), make excuses, recant, wander, qualify, ramble, tune out, digress, stray (off-topic)
hammer, handle, fire, maneuver, steer, negotiate, submit, elicit, adher to, run something up the flagpole, size up, confront, jockey, cajole, cultivate, bank on, apologize, joke, trump, acquiesce, dig up, coax, heed (advice), air (grievances), promise (something one can't deliver), offer solutions, replace (a problematic employee), impose (boundaries), emphasize (the positive), sacrifice (a position), overpromise
cast, sharpen, establish, slice through, define, highlight, illumine, illuminate, identify, redefine, take stock of, correct, specify, distinguish, discriminate, pinpoint, reiterate, clear up, tweak (an earlier theory), fine-tune (one's reasoning), hone (one's analysis), spell out (fine points), fill in (details), reorganize (one's priorities), demystify, couch, reach (a conclusion), expand on (particulars), elucidate, shed light on, explicate, make clear
establish, settle on, define, cinch, close, verify, solve, summarize, realize, sum up, resolve, decide, back up, determine, prove, confirm, corroborate, agree on, conclude, validate, ascertain, encapsulate, disprove, find, clear up, draw (a conclusion), arrive at (a conclusion/solution), come to a decision, finalize, recap, recapitulate
settle on, name, define, put into words, pick out, make out, identify, authenticate, dub, locate, designate, recognize, distinguish, isolate, confirm, stack up, narrow (down), diagnose, pinpoint, single out, appoint, commit, make sense of, establish the identity of, fix (an identity), put a name to, verify (a derivation), make clear
jolt, shake, focus, reboot, take stock of, reason, rein in, snap back, home in on, refresh, refocus, clear one's head/mind, blot out (a thought), shake (an idea), block (negative thoughts), take control, nip in the bud, snap out of it, get a grip, bring one's mind back, marshal one's thoughts, pull it together, get it together
team up, cooperate, standardize, reinforce, organize, assist, gather, adjust, brainstorm, collaborate, report, delegate, designate, pool (resources), summarize, co-create, contribute, assign, confirm, corroborate, home in on, pull in, quiz, structure (a study group), hash out, coordinate (a reading schedule), compare and contrast, combine (findings), mark out for
probe, hunker down, plumb, dig in, marinate, soak up, read, explore, pique, hole up, dive into, plunge, immerse, preoccupy, wonder, pore over, buckle down, delve into, steep oneself in, engross oneself, occupy oneself, absorb oneself in, bury oneself in, fixate on/upon, lose oneself in, love (to learn), awaken (curiosity), receive (an assignment)
galvanize, trigger, kindle, arouse, stimulate, ignite, excite, activate, whet (someone's appetite for knowledge), spark (one's interest in learning), rouse (someone's curiosity), quicken (someone's understanding), stir (curiosity), inspire (someone to learn), fuel (someone's interest in a field of study)
plumb, ruminate, question (one's assumptions/beliefs), allow time (for an opinion to form), absorb, reflect, mull over, turn something over in one's mind, deliberate, consider, contemplate, ponder, come around, muse, pore over, revisit, digest, meditate on, cogitate, look over/at, roll over in one's mind, shape (a perspective)
break apart, analyze, gauge, refine, weigh, define, reflect, scrutinize, examine, size up, detect, identify, discern, piece together, assess, redefine, decipher, puzzle out, rethink, calculate, formulate, develop, predict, translate, contextualize, specify, sum up, cite, parse, dissect, conclude, pinpoint, wrestle with, revisit, decode, clarify, crack the code, figure in/out, compare and contrast, sharpen (one's analysis), approach, process (data), interpret (data), evaluate (data)
grasp, inspect, pull out, scan, listen to (a book on tape), absorb, soak up, study, scrutinize, take in, scroll, read, browse, check, peruse, review, comb through, dip into, sift, search, devour, pore over, digest, memorize, skim (the book), leaf through, crack open (a book), dog-ear, speed-read, mark (pages with notes), underline
unearth, probe, dig, appraise, theorize, do a web search, study, scrutinize, examine, investigate, vet, review, research, fact-check, verify, evaluate, calculate, comb through, solve, inquire, troll, map, confer, wade through, base, prove, corroborate, validate, google, pore over, hypothesize, delve into, submit (results for scrutiny), back up (one's premise), confirm (a premise), replicate (an earlier study), resolve (discrepancies), consult (archives), brainstorm (with experts), collect (data), devise (a method to investigate a topic), formulate (a hypothesis), design (a methodology), log (findings), chronicle (results of one's research), note (discrepancies), sort through/out, search for (data), cotton on
dig into, grind, concentrate, cram, highlight, disentangle (fact from assumption), absorb, scrutinize, investigate, notice, focus, review, synthesize, mull over, untangle, solve, incorporate, inquire, cross out, wade through, distinguish, isolate, dissect, glean, pore over, digest, familiarize, quiz, make sense of, unravel, clear up, keep track of, brush up, test (oneself), dog-ear, hone (one's understanding), take in (information), delve, ground (one's understanding), skim (one's notes), type up (notes), underline, scribble (notes), track (details), tear through, progress through (levels of understanding), cotton on
expel, supervise, test, organize, administer ( a school), administrate (a school), schedule, suspend, hire, finance, assign (classrooms), hold (an assembly), staff (a school), standardize (testing), maintain (standards/schools), train (teachers), certify (teachers), introduce (plans/protocols), bring in (consultants), comply with (regulations), tenure (professors), adopt (standards), credential (teachers), ring (bell), counsel (students), evaluate (teachers/students), graduate (students), reprimand (teacher), suspend (a coach), call (meetings), assemble (faculty), detain (misbehaving students)
theorize, scrutinize, review, claim, verify, evaluate, critique, argue, propose, excerpt, put forward, prove, assert, conference, hypothesize, postulate, posit, submit (results for scrutiny), undergo (review), present (a paper), comment on, pose (questions), defend (a dissertation), replicate (results), state, publish (in a scholarly journal), subject to (criticism), peer-review, corroborate (results), authenticate (results), substantiate (claims)
model, transmit, strengthen (skills), build on (strengths), build up (self-confidence), share (skills), advise, demonstrate, mentor, enthuse, inspire, interpret, reiterate, reprimand, tutor, impart, kindle (interest), cultivate (intellectual rigor), supply (expertise), correct (a mentee's language), upbraid, arouse in, transfer (skills), examine (the skill set of a mentee), address (weaknesses), coach (a debate team/a sports team), supervise (a playground), provide (outside help)
drill, hover, distill, test, grade, drone, transmit, define, highlight, mark, examine, illustrate, portray, pass, fail, hold back, advise, demonstrate, address, summarize, enthuse, disseminate, assign, inculcate, flunk, convey, home in on, hold forth, reiterate, instruct, reprimand, lecture, sermonize, explicate, flash (slides on the wall), frame (a concept), field (questions), shape (one's argument), come to the point, tutor, impart, correct (papers), cover (a topic), collect (homework), prepare (a lecture), kindle (interest), arouse (curiosity in one's students), hammer home, transfer (skills/knowledge), cultivate (intellectual rigor), pontificate, supply (expertise), maintain (order), discipline (students), punish (a student), detain (a student), promote (students to the next grade), honor (student), aid, assist (a teacher), prepare (lesson plans), revise (a syllabus), upbraid
conjecture, theorize, size up, open, synthesize, consider, systematize, contextualize, integrate, broaden, philosophize, conceptualize, form (a concept), hypothesize, postulate, posit, hold (multiple viewpoints), widen (one's lens), expand (one's frame of reference), zoom out, take into consideration, draw on/from, elaborate on
shape, infer, size up, piece together, synthesize, deliberate, consider, puzzle out, contextualize, look into, reorient, postulate, process (information), sort out (impressions), orient (one's approach), figure in/out, think over, put together, put forth (a theory), run through/over, reinterpret (facts/events)
bend, cycle, appear, mistake, spiral, fixate, distort, spin, claim, delude, reel, misunderstand, lapse into, minimize, dismiss, believe, run riot, trip, hallucinate, catastrophize, turn against, ignore (facts), slip into (delusional thinking), hide (the truth from oneself), stew (in delusional thoughts), jump (from thought to thought), glom onto, confuse (hallucinations with reality), deceive oneself, be unable to shake (a thought)
falter, hesitate, mistake, misread, misinterpret, muddle about, misconstrue, lose sight of, misunderstand, muddle something up, take for, get something wrong, confound with, lose (one's perspective), get the wrong idea, confuse (similar things), misconceive, miss the boat, mix up (with something else), miscalculate, delude oneself
build, die, earn, demand, fall short, negate, pass muster, matter, refute, deserve, call for, merit (consideration), gain (traction), warrant (attention), plant (seeds/an idea), test (one's assumptions), receive (attention), broaden (one's scope/one's thinking), meet (expectations), conflict (with one's beliefs), challenge (one's assumptions), fail (to), supersede
score, test, crib, advance, graduate, skip (ahead/a year), print, photocopy, plagiarize, report, edit, check out, xerox, rewrite, procrastinate, room with, strive, take (exams), register (for classes), sign up (for classes), turn in (assignments), take (notes), meet (deadlines), skip (class), check (one's work), apply (one's intelligence), defend (a thesis), submit (papers/application), attend (seminars), participate (in discussions), write (papers), pass (a class), fail (a class), review (one's schoolwork), make connections, pull an all-nighter, receive (an assignment)