assert
If you ____________ something, you say it confidently.
claim
If you ____________ something, you say it is true.
defend
If you ____________ something, you say why you think it is true.
justify
If you ____________ something, you explain why it is reasonable or appropriate.
persuade
If you ____________ someone to do something, you convince him or her to do it.
prove
If you ____________ something, you give evidence to show that it is true.
support
If you ____________ something, you help it succeed by providing evidence.
analyze
If you ____________ something, you look closely at each of its parts and see if they fit together in a way that makes sense.
examine
If you ____________ something, you look at it closely.
cite
If you ____________ something, you quote, paraphrase, or refer to it.
compile
If you ___________ something, you collect information and put it together.
demonstrate
If you ___________ something, you show how to do it.