credibly
gb/kɹˈɛdɪbli/ us/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
C1
Αγγλικά
Σημασίες
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adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a plausible, reasonable way
in a way that seems reasonable and possible
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] can/cannot credibly [verb] (that) [clause]
Συχνό λάθος:
Often confused with "creditably" (meaning "in a way that deserves praise") or with "incredibly" (meaning "extremely" or "hard to believe").
Συνώνυμα
plausibly (Focuses on being possible and reasonable.)
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reasonably (Often implies a fair, sensible judgment.)
Αντώνυμα
implausibly (Suggests something does not seem possible or likely.)
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dubiously (Emphasizes doubt or questionable reliability.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
credibly claim
|credibly argue
|credibly deny
|credibly suggest
|credibly maintain
|credibly assert
|could credibly happen
|cannot credibly be explained
|credibly be said to
|credibly be described as
Θέματα
reasoning
|communication
|news_media
Παραδείγματα
- He cannot credibly claim he didn’t know about the policy change.
- The forecast suggests temperatures could credibly reach 40°C this weekend.
- Without receipts, the expenses cannot credibly be verified.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She cannot credibly say she was there.
- It could credibly happen again.
adverb
C1
property
2
in a believable, true-seeming way
in a way that people can believe
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
credibly [describe/explain/tell] [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may overuse it where simple "clearly" is meant; "credibly" is about being believable, not just easy to understand.
Συνώνυμα
believably (Directly emphasizes seeming true.)
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convincingly (Adds the idea of persuading the listener or viewer.)
Αντώνυμα
unbelievably (Suggests something is hard to accept as true.)
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unconvincingly (Implies the attempt to make it seem true fails.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
credibly explain
|credibly describe
|credibly portray
|credibly depict
|credibly recreate
|credibly present
|credibly answer
|credibly account for
Θέματα
communication
|storytelling
Παραδείγματα
- She credibly explained why the deadline had been missed.
- The documentary credibly reconstructs the events leading up to the storm.
- He credibly described the suspect’s clothing and height.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He credibly explained his mistake.
adverb
formal
C1
property
3
in a convincing, persuasive way
in a way that makes people agree
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
credibly [demonstrate/show] (that) [clause]
Συχνό λάθος:
In academic writing, "credibly" usually needs evidence; avoid using it to mean just "confidently."
Συνώνυμα
persuasively (Highlights the effect on the audience.)
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compellingly (Suggests strong impact, often emotional as well as logical.)
Αντώνυμα
unpersuasively (Fails to influence opinions.)
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weakly (Suggests insufficient support or force.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
credibly demonstrate
|credibly show
|credibly establish
|credibly support
|credibly challenge
|credibly defend
|credibly justify
|credibly refute
Θέματα
reasoning
|business
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- The company credibly demonstrated that demand was rising.
- She credibly challenged the assumption that the results were random.
- The report credibly supports the case for investing in public transit.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The data credibly supports his idea.
adverb
formal
C1
property
4
with authority and trustworthiness
in a way that people trust because you know the subject
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
speak/write credibly about [topic]
Συχνό λάθος:
Not the same as "confidently"; you can speak confidently without being credible.
Συνώνυμα
reliably (Stresses dependability rather than authority.)
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authoritatively (Stresses expert status and command of the topic.)
Αντώνυμα
unreliably (Not dependable or trustworthy.)
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inexpertly (Lacking the skill or knowledge needed to be trusted.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
speak credibly
|write credibly
|comment credibly
|credibly inform
|credibly advise
|credibly present oneself
|credibly position oneself
|credibly represent
Θέματα
trust
|communication
|work
Παραδείγματα
- She can speak credibly about cybersecurity because she’s worked in the field for years.
- To lead the project, you need to present yourself credibly to the client.
- The spokesperson answered calmly and credibly.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He speaks credibly about medicine.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
credibly
IPA
GB/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
US/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
cred - ibly (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (cred)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: credibly
- Plural: crediblies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
crediblies
noun
Core family
credible
adjective B2
credibility
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
incredible
adjective B1
incredibly
adverb A2
Advanced or less common
credulous
adjective
incredulous
adjective
Εκφράσεις
cannot credibly claim (that) ...
1/kænˈɑt kɹˈɛdɪbli klˈeɪm ðˈæt |/
fixed phrase
formal
cannot reasonably say something is true
it is not believable for someone to say this
Παραδείγματα
- You cannot credibly claim to be surprised if you ignored every warning.
- The company cannot credibly claim it didn’t know the risks.
- He cannot credibly claim he wrote the report alone.
credibly accused of ...
1/kɹˈɛdɪbli əkjˈuzd əv |/
fixed phrase
formal
accused with believable supporting evidence
accused in a way that seems true
Παραδείγματα
- The official has been credibly accused of taking bribes.
- Two guards were credibly accused of assaulting prisoners.
- She resigned after being credibly accused of plagiarism.
credibly alleged
1/kɹˈɛdɪbli əlˈɛd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase
formal
claimed with believable supporting evidence
people say it happened, and the claim seems believable
Παραδείγματα
- It is credibly alleged that the funds were diverted to private accounts.
- The abuse was credibly alleged in multiple witness statements.
- Several incidents were credibly alleged but not confirmed.
credibly reported
1/kɹˈɛdɪbli ɹɪpˈɔɹtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
reported by trustworthy sources
reported by sources that people trust
Παραδείγματα
- It is credibly reported that the merger talks have resumed.
- The incident was credibly reported by several local outlets.
- It was credibly reported that the CEO planned to step down.