Report what others said.
| English | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Claim | to say something is true | He claimed he was innocent. |
| Admit | to agree something is true | She admitted her mistake. |
| Deny | to say something is not true | He denied the accusation. |
| Suggest | to propose an idea | She suggested leaving early. |
| Warn | to tell of danger | They warned us about the storm. |
| Insist | to demand firmly | He insisted on paying. |
| Word | Phonetic | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Claim | to say something is true | |
| Admit | to agree something is true | |
| Deny | to say something is not true |
Tenses usually shift back: "I am tired" → He said he was tired.
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