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Believing & Thinking

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Cred

Words containing 'cred' generally relate to believing.

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Credible

  • If something is credible, it is believable or trustworthy.
    • Example: You should only use credible sources for your assignment.
    • Alternative: You should only use trustworthy sources for your assignment.
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Incredible

  • Something that's incredible is unbelievable.
    • Example: The view from our hotel room was just incredible.
    • Alternative: The view from our hotel room was unbelievable.
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Incredulous

  • Someone who is incredulous can't believe something.
    • Example: Molly was incredulous that Georgia was late for her exam.
    • Alternative: Molly could not believe that Georgia was late for her exam.
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Credibly

  • Something done credibly is done in a believable way.
    • Example: The journalists reported credibly on the events of the Watergate scandal.
    • Alternative: The journalists reported trustworthily on the events of the Watergate scandal.

Put - Think

Words containing 'put' generally express the idea of thinking.

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Computer

  • A computer is a 'thinking' machine. Computers store and organise information and carry out calculations, like a brain.
    • Example: All Hugo wanted was a new computer for Christmas.
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Dispute

  • To dispute is to question what someone thinks.
    • Example: Jack disputed the claim that Spain is the best holiday destination.
    • Alternative: Jack disagreed with the claim that Spain is the best holiday destination.
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Input

  • To input is to contribute your thoughts.
    • Example: Florence used her knowledge of animals to input into the discussion.
    • Alternative: Florence used her knowledge of animals to contribute to the discussion.

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