ELA Argumentative Verbs

Charges

to assert as an accusation

Alleges

to bring forward as a reason or excuse

Acknowledges

to disclose knowledge of or agreement with

Promotes

to contribute to the growth or prosperity of

Asserts

to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively

Contends

to strive in debate

Posits

to assume or affirm the existence of

Urges

to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly

Implores

to say (something) as a request in a sincere or urgent manner

Insists

to be emphatic, firm, or resolute about something intended, demanded, or required

Advises

to give information or notice to

Cautions

prudent forethought to minimize risk

Contests

a struggle for superiority or victory

Attests

to establish or verify the usage of

Alludes

to make indirect reference

Answers

a reply to a legal charge or suit

Insinuates

to introduce (something, such as an idea) gradually or in a subtle, indirect, or covert way

Articulates

expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively

Discloses

to make known or public

Retorts

to answer (an argument) by a counter argument