credibly
gb/kɹˈɛdɪbli/ us/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
C1
Englanti
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adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a plausible, reasonable way
in a way that seems reasonable and possible
Käyttömalli:
[someone] can/cannot credibly [verb] (that) [clause]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Often confused with "creditably" (meaning "in a way that deserves praise") or with "incredibly" (meaning "extremely" or "hard to believe").
Synonyymit
plausibly (Focuses on being possible and reasonable.)
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reasonably (Often implies a fair, sensible judgment.)
Antonyymit
implausibly (Suggests something does not seem possible or likely.)
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dubiously (Emphasizes doubt or questionable reliability.)
Kollokaatiot
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
Teemat
reasoning
|communication
|news_media
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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
Käyttömalli:
credibly [describe/explain/tell] [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may overuse it where simple "clearly" is meant; "credibly" is about being believable, not just easy to understand.
Synonyymit
believably (Directly emphasizes seeming true.)
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convincingly (Adds the idea of persuading the listener or viewer.)
Antonyymit
unbelievably (Suggests something is hard to accept as true.)
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unconvincingly (Implies the attempt to make it seem true fails.)
Kollokaatiot
credibly explain
|credibly describe
|credibly portray
|credibly depict
|credibly recreate
|credibly present
|credibly answer
|credibly account for
Teemat
communication
|storytelling
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He credibly explained his mistake.
adverb
formal
C1
property
3
in a convincing, persuasive way
in a way that makes people agree
Käyttömalli:
credibly [demonstrate/show] (that) [clause]
Tyypillinen virhe:
In academic writing, "credibly" usually needs evidence; avoid using it to mean just "confidently."
Synonyymit
persuasively (Highlights the effect on the audience.)
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compellingly (Suggests strong impact, often emotional as well as logical.)
Antonyymit
unpersuasively (Fails to influence opinions.)
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weakly (Suggests insufficient support or force.)
Kollokaatiot
credibly demonstrate
|credibly show
|credibly establish
|credibly support
|credibly challenge
|credibly defend
|credibly justify
|credibly refute
Teemat
reasoning
|business
|communication
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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
Käyttömalli:
speak/write credibly about [topic]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Not the same as "confidently"; you can speak confidently without being credible.
Synonyymit
reliably (Stresses dependability rather than authority.)
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authoritatively (Stresses expert status and command of the topic.)
Antonyymit
unreliably (Not dependable or trustworthy.)
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inexpertly (Lacking the skill or knowledge needed to be trusted.)
Kollokaatiot
speak credibly
|write credibly
|comment credibly
|credibly inform
|credibly advise
|credibly present oneself
|credibly position oneself
|credibly represent
Teemat
trust
|communication
|work
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He speaks credibly about medicine.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
credibly
IPA
GB/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
US/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
Tavut ja painotus
cred - ibly (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (cred)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: credibly
- Plural: crediblies
Sanaperhe
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
Ilmaukset
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
Esimerkit
- 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
Esimerkit
- 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
Esimerkit
- 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
Esimerkit
- 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.