reporting verbs

3. to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider
4. to promise or say firmly that you are telling the truth or that you will do something or behave in a particular way
6. to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused
7. to refuse to accept a helpful suggestion or offer from someone, often by answering in an unfriendly way
9. to talk in a way that gives someone confidence to do something
12. to speak quietly and in a way that is not clear so that the words are difficult to understand
15. to talk carelessly or too much, often telling others something you should keep secret
16. to feel or express great pleasure or satisfaction because of your own success or good luck, or someone else's failure or bad luck

1. to suggest something for discussion
2. to strongly encourage someone to do something that might not be a very good idea
3. to explain something in a very clear way with details
5. to accept or agree to something, often unwillingly
8. to make a loud complaint or demand
10. to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation
11. to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it
13. to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own
14. to speak too proudly about what you have done or what you own