Used when the writer ...
accept that reluctantly thinks this idea from someone
else is true
agree that thinks this idea from someone else is true
argue that is giving an opinion that others may not
agree with
assert that is giving an opinion that others may not
agree with
cite noun is referring to someone else’s ideas
claim that is giving an opinion that others may not
agree with
concede that reluctantly thinks this idea from someone
else is true
consider that is giving his / her opinion
contend that is giving an opinion that others may not
agree with
describe how; + noun is giving a description
disagree that; with + noun thinks an idea is wrong
dispute + noun thinks an idea is wrong
emphasize
that is giving his / her opinion strongly
illustrate that is explaining, possibly with an example
indicate that is explaining, possibly with an example
insist that is giving an opinion that others may not
agree with
note that is giving his / her opinion
observe that is giving his / her opinion
point out that is giving his / her opinion
report that is giving research findings
show that is explaining, possibly with an example
state that is giving his / her opinion
suggest that is giving his / her opinion tentatively; or is
giving his / her recommendation