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Power verbs for writing

Words in this collection include assert, contend, illustrate. Each entry includes a clear definition and part of speech; in the app you unlock example sentences, word families, and etymology as you go deeper.

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Sample words

  • assert (verb) — State a fact or belief confidently
  • contend (verb) — Argue that something is true
  • illustrate (verb) — Explain with examples
  • demonstrate (verb) — Show clearly by evidence
  • articulate (verb) — Express clearly in words
  • underscore (verb) — Emphasize the importance of
  • bolster (verb) — Support or strengthen
  • refute (verb) — Prove a statement wrong

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