to provide money for someone to live on c sth I don't support the Government's education policy to agree with or approve of an idea or proposal etc.. to tell someone or cause them to t
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1 I to prove (sthlthat ) Your results prove that you haven't been orki king hard
to show that something is true or enough./The ~jitness's statement proved his innocence correct
12 proof (of sthlthat ) Keep the r-eceipt us proof that you paid the bill.lThe police something that shows that suspect him bur they halte no proof.11 had to s h o ~ , them my something is true; documents, passport as proof of identity
information etc that prove
b something that is done as an I bought them a pr-esent as a gesture of thanks
indication of (often friendly)
intentions
18 to nodlshake your head She nodded her head in agreemenr.lWhen he asked her if
to indicate 'yes' or 'no' by she wanted to go, she shook her head firmly
moving your head
19 to shrug your shoulders When I asked him for his opinion he just shrugged his
to raise your shoulders to show shoulders
that you are not interested in
something, do not care or do not
know
20 to pull a face When she told him to do the washing-up he pulled a
to make a twisted, ugly expression face.lShe pulled a face to make the little boy laugh
on your face in order to show
your dislike or disgust, or possibly
to cause laughter
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21 to hide (sth from s.0.)
6 I know you weren't enjoying yourself, but you shouldn't have i t ; that was rude
1 1 He showed no of nervousness
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5 Her kindness towards you is indicative her caring nature
6 Since he his head, I assumed that he agreed
7 I thought he was honest It just goes that people are seldom what they seem
8 He a face when his mother told him to tidy his room because he didn't want to do it
9 He made a with his hand to show that he wanted me to follow him
10 1 felt that the people I talked to on my first day there gave me an what the company was really like
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5 not in aslso many words
not directly, but suggested
6 to hint (at sthlthat )
to suggest or mention indirectly
that something is the case, or that
you want something
7 to drop a hint
to suggest something indirectly
(hoping that it will be understood)
8 a clue
something that suggests the
answer to a question or problem
9 to give (s.o.) a clue
to tell someone something to help
them find the answer to a question
a suggested answer or idea, o f
which you are not sure
12 to propose
a (sthlthat )
(formal) to suggest (a plan or
idea) for consideration
They didn't give me a definite answer., bur the implication was that I would get the job
She didn't say it in as many words, but I got the impression that she was very unhappy
tie hinted that 1 should leave by looking at his watch.lThe Prime Minister hinted that there ~lould have to he
changes.lShe hinted at the possibility of change
tfelen has dropped a hint that she wants me to buy her a watch for Christmas
The police searched the area hut couldn't jind any clues
I don't know the answer Give me a clue - what's the firsr letter?
IIe guessed my height correctl~./'Gwss h o ~ old she is?' -
' I don't know About thirty jive?'
This is just a Ruess but I think it might cost you about
f 100.lIf you're not sure of an answer, i f ' s a l ~ ~ a y s better to have a guess than to write nothing
I propose that we have a meerin~ tomorrow to discuss this matter further./The Soviet Union has proposed jbrther talks
on arms reducrions
Ile proposed to her in the restaurant, and she agreed immediately
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13 advice Ife asked a lawyer for advice.11 don't know what to do - I
suggestion(s) about what someone need some ad~ice.lShe took the doctor's advice and stayed
should do (often given by in bed
someone who knows more)
a small but useful suggestion or starting their own business.lLet me give you a tip If you
piece of advice (often from an want ro improve your English, read an English newspaper
expert)
15 to warn ( s o to do sth/ The policeman warned them that the roads were wet.lMq'
S.O that ) parents warned me not to talk to strangers when I was a
to suggest strongly that something child.lShe warned him ro be careful
is dangerous or that something
bad may happen (especially if
someone does or does not do
something)
U n i t 46 Exercises
46.1 Choose the word or phrase ( A B , C or D ) which best completes each sentence
1 If peeling onions makes you cry, a useful is to peel them under water
A tap B trap C tip D trip
2 The management has a new deal which they hope will end the strike
A hinted B proposed C implied D warned
3 What exactly are you at?
A hinting B implying C suggesting D proposing
4 The look he gave us seemed to disapproval
A hint B imply C propose D warn
5 She kept looking at her watch and hints that she wanted us to leave
A giving B taking C doing D dropping
6 I've no idea how old she is Give me a - is she older or younger than you are?
A clue B guess C tip D track
46.2 Fill each of the blanks with one suitable word
1 'Did he actually say that?' - 'Well, not words, but that was the impression I got.'
2 I you not to trust him but you didn't listen to me
3 He her several times before she finally agreed to marry him
4 He didn't say so directly, but the was that I'd be sacked if I was late again
5 I have a Why don't we all go in my car?
6 who I saw today? You'll never believe it!
7 She gave me some excellent which was very helpful to me
8 Could I a suggestion?
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Part I
1 to encourage (s.0 to do sth) I did well at school because the teachers enc~ouraged me
to tell someone that what they are to work hard
doing or want to do is good; to
give someone confidence
2 encouragement
the act of encouraging
My parents' encouragement gave me the c.ot?fidence to carry on
3 an encouragement Her words were an encouragement to him
someihing which encourages
someone
4 to support
to help or defend someone in a her in every decision she makes
practical way, often verbally
b (s.o.) When I didn't have a job my parents supported me
to provide money for someone to
live on
c (sth) I don't support the Government's education policy
to agree with or approve of (an
idea or proposal etc.)
to follow or be loyal to (a sports
team etc.)
5 to back (s.0.) up I f there's an argument, I'll hack vou up
to support someone who is in a
difficult situation
6 to give (s.0.) moral support I went with her to the interview to gil'e her moral support
to support someone by
encouraging them but without
giving any practical help
7 to discourage (s.0 from doing He discouraged her from giving up her joh.lDon9t be
sth) discouraged by the price, it really is worth it
to tell someone or cause them to
think that what they want to do is
a bad idea; to make someone less
enthusiastic about something
8 an incentive (to do sth) The prospect of higher wages is an incenti\*e to uw-k
something that encourages you to harder
do something
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9 to deter (s.0, from doing sth)
to (try to) stop someone from
doing something, by the threat o f
something unpleasant
10 a deterrent
something that deters you from
doing something
1 1 to put (s.o.) off (sthldoing sth)
to cause someone not to want to
do something
1 to persuade
a (s.o to do sth)
to cause someone to agree to do
something (often by giving
reasons etc.)
b (s.o that )
to make someone believe
something (often involving a
b (s.o of sth1s.o that )
to make someone believe that
something is true
3 to urge (s.o to do sth)
to advise or encourage someone
very strongly to do something
4 to talk ( s o ) into (sthldoing sih)
They have dogs to deter people from hr-caking in
Whether capital punishment is reully a deterrenr, as some people claim, is questionable
Your terrible stories about New Yor-k have put me ofSgoing there
At first I didn't agree, but she persuaded me to change mv mind.lCan't you persuade her ro come to the cinema tonight?
Eventually she persuaded me that she was right and I M>as wrong
He convinced her to marry him
She convinced him that she had been telling the tr-uth.lShe convinced everybody of his guilt
They urged me to get a good education
She didn't want to go at first but he talked her info it
They talked him out of leaving
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6 to force ( s o to d o sth) The thieves forced him to give them his money.11 was so
that they do not want to do by
impossible for them not to do it
7 to push
to try to force someone to do
something (which they do not
want to do)
They're pushing m e to make a decision quickly
8 to put pressure ( o n S.O to d o sth) M y landlord is putting pressure on m e to pay the rent a s
something
9 to go on (at s.o.) Stop going o n at me! 1'11 fix the roof when I've got time
to talk continually in order to put
pressure on someone to do
something
10 to chase (s.o.) up Since they haven't replied to your enquiry I think you'd
something that you want them to
do, and that they haven't yet done
12 to have no choice (but to d o sth) The Prime Minister had no choice but to resign.ll'm afraid
because there is no alternative
U n i t 47 Exercises
47.1 Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means e x a c ~ l y the same as the sentence printed before it
EXAMPLE Who owns that car?
Who does that car belong to?
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2 The salesman tried to talk her buying a set of encyclopaedias
3 My landlady is chasing me about the rent, as it's now three weeks late
4 His recent car crash has put him driving
5 Happily, the policewoman talked the robber shooting his hostage
47.3 For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given This word musr not be alrered in any w a y
E X A M P L E It's no use arguing: I've made up my mind
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I to influence (s.o./sth)
to cause someone or something to
change, behave or happen in a
particular way (by using
persuasion or suggestion rather
than force, or by example)
2 influence (on s.o./sth)
the ability or power to influence
someone or something
3 an influence (on s.o./sth)
the effect that someone or
something has on the way people
think or behave, or on what
happens; a person or thing that
has the power to influence
4 to affect
a (s.o./sth)
to cause a change in the way
people think or act, or in a
particular situation
b (s.o.)
to cause someone to have feelings
of sadness, love, anger etc
5 to have an effect (on s.o./sth)
to cause a change; to touch or
influence a person's mind,
emotions, experience etc
6 to make an impression (on s o )
to have a strong effect on
someone's mind or feelings
7 to make a difference (to s.o./sth)
to influence or change someone or
something
8 to have a bearing (on sth)
to be part of the reason for
something; to have some effect on
or connection with something
9 to play a part (in sth)
to have some effect on something;
to be partly responsible for
something
Children are influenced by fheir parenfs.lYour advice influenced my decision./His paintings are i.leu1.1.v influenced by the Italian School
You only hale to look at the h,aj he dresses nou., to see how much influence his friends ha1.e had on him./He u ~ ) u l d never have got the job without his father's injuence
Her grandmother has a great influence on het-./I agree thar the portrayal of violence in jilms can have an influence on our own behat,iour.lThe Rolling Stones have obviously been a big influence on their music
He claims he won't be affected by his new-found wealth./ The Government's new law affects a lot of people's lives
She's so tough that not even [he worst rhings seem to affect her.lAlthough he tries not to show it I rhink losing his job has really affecred him
When his girlfriend left him, it had a terrible effect on his confidence./l tried to persuade her but my words had no effect on her
Advertising always tries to make an impression on people
Before you decide to get mlrrried, don't for-get it sill make
an enormous difference to your lifestyle./The new law makes no difference to me
Money wasn't the only reason I took the job hut it certainly had a bearing on it
/fomesic.kness played a part in his dec.isior7 to leut,e
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10 to have a say (in sth) Money had a say in my choice of career.lHe has a lot of
to have an influence on something say in the running of this company
(especially when making a
decision)
1 1 to contribute (to sth) ' Her acting contributed to the success of the play
to help to cause (an event or
situation)
1 to ignore (s.o./sth) She ignored my advice.// don't know what I've said to
to behave as if someone or upset her, hut she completely ignored me this morning.iThe
something does not exist (by not bank sent me a nasty letter which / ignored
reacting); to refuse to be
influenced by someone or
something
2 to take no notice (of s.o./sth) She rook no notice of my warning.l/'m not going to take
not to be influenced by someone any notice of their criticism
or something; to ignore
3 to pay no attention (to s.o./sth) She paid no attention to my point of view.lPay no attention
to take no notice of someone or to him - he doesn't know what he's talking about
5 regardless (of s.o.lsth) I'm going to do it regardless of what anyone thinks
without paying any attention to
1 He completely the signs telling him to slow down, and ended up crashing into a wall
REGARD
2 Her words made a great on the crowd IMPRESS
3 Your personal experiences have a on your attitude to life BEAR
4 He pays no to anything I say ATTEND
5 She's determined to prove his innocence, of how long i t takes REGARD