Introductory verb

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agree + to-inf

To have a shared opinion or decision regarding an action to be taken.

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2

demand

To ask for something forcefully.

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3

offer

To present something for someone to accept or reject.

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4

promise

To commit to doing something in the future.

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5

refuse

To decline to accept or do something.

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6

threaten

To declare intention to harm or punish.

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7

claim

To state something as a fact.

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8

advise + sb + to inf

To recommend an action to someone.

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9

allow

To let someone do something.

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10

ask

To request information or action.

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11

beg

To ask earnestly or desperately.

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12

command

To give a direct order.

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13

encourage

To inspire someone to take action.

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14

forbid

To prohibit or restrict.

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15

instruct

To direct or order someone to do something.

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16

invite sb

To ask someone to go somewhere.

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17

order

To demand that someone performs a specific action.

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18

permit

To allow someone to do something.

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19

remind

To help someone remember something.

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20

urge

To strongly encourage someone to do something.

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21

warn

To inform someone of a potential danger.

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22

want

To have a desire for something.

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23

accuse sb of + -ing form

To state that someone has done something wrong.

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24

apologise for

To express regret for a mistake or offense.

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25

admit (to)

To confess or acknowledge something.

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26

boast about

To speak with pride about oneself.

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27

complain to sb about

To express dissatisfaction to someone.

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28

deny

To state that something is not true.

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29

insist on

To demand something forcefully.

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30

suggest

To propose an idea or plan.

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31

agree + that-clause

To concur with a statement.

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32

boast

To talk with pride about one's achievements.

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33

claim (reported speech)

To assert something as a fact in reported speech.

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34

exclaim

To cry out suddenly, often in surprise.

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35

explain

To make something clear or easy to understand.

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36

inform sb

To give someone information.

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37

promise (reported speech)

To commit to a future action in reported speech.

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38

suggest (reported speech)

To propose a course of action in reported speech.

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39

explain to sb + how

To clarify a process or method to someone.

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