credibly
gb/kɹˈɛdɪbli/ us/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
C1
Anglų
hihetően, reálisan, hitelesen, meggyőzően
C1
FORMAL
1
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] can/cannot credibly [verb] (that) [clause]
He cannot credibly claim he didn’t know about the policy change.
Nem állíthatja hihetően, hogy nem tudott a szabályzat változásáról.
The forecast suggests temperatures could credibly reach 40°C this weekend.
Az előrejelzés szerint ezen a hétvégén a hőmérséklet reálisan elérheti a 40 °C-ot.
Without receipts, the expenses cannot credibly be verified.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
She cannot credibly say she was there.
Nem mondhatja hihetően, hogy ott volt.
It could credibly happen again.
Ez reálisan újra megtörténhet.
Dažna klaida:
Often confused with "creditably" (meaning "in a way that deserves praise") or with "incredibly" (meaning "extremely" or "hard to believe").
Reikšmė
in a plausible, reasonable way
Kolokacijos
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
Sinonimai
plausibly (Focuses on being possible and reasonable.)
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reasonably (Often implies a fair, sensible judgment.)
Antonimai
implausibly (Suggests something does not seem possible or likely.)
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dubiously (Emphasizes doubt or questionable reliability.)
Temos
reasoning
|communication
|news_media
Apibrėžimas
in a way that seems reasonable and possible
In a way that seems possible, reasonable, or consistent with the available facts.
C1
2
Vartosenos šablonas:
credibly [describe/explain/tell] [something]
She credibly explained why the deadline had been missed.
Hihetően elmagyarázta, miért nem sikerült tartani a határidőt.
The documentary credibly reconstructs the events leading up to the storm.
A dokumentumfilm hitelesen rekonstruálja a vihart megelőző eseményeket.
He credibly described the suspect’s clothing and height.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
He credibly explained his mistake.
Hihetően elmagyarázta a hibáját.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may overuse it where simple "clearly" is meant; "credibly" is about being believable, not just easy to understand.
Reikšmė
in a believable, true-seeming way
Kolokacijos
credibly explain
|credibly describe
|credibly portray
|credibly depict
|credibly recreate
|credibly present
|credibly answer
|credibly account for
Sinonimai
believably (Directly emphasizes seeming true.)
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convincingly (Adds the idea of persuading the listener or viewer.)
Antonimai
unbelievably (Suggests something is hard to accept as true.)
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unconvincingly (Implies the attempt to make it seem true fails.)
Temos
communication
|storytelling
Apibrėžimas
in a way that people can believe
In a way that makes something seem true or real, especially an account, explanation, or description.
C1
FORMAL
3
meggyőzően
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
credibly [demonstrate/show] (that) [clause]
The company credibly demonstrated that demand was rising.
A vállalat meggyőzően kimutatta, hogy nőtt a kereslet.
She credibly challenged the assumption that the results were random.
Meggyőzően megkérdőjelezte azt a feltevést, hogy az eredmények véletlenszerűek voltak.
The report credibly supports the case for investing in public transit.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The data credibly supports his idea.
Az adatok meggyőzően alátámasztják az elképzelését.
Dažna klaida:
In academic writing, "credibly" usually needs evidence; avoid using it to mean just "confidently."
Reikšmė
in a convincing, persuasive way
Kolokacijos
credibly demonstrate
|credibly show
|credibly establish
|credibly support
|credibly challenge
|credibly defend
|credibly justify
|credibly refute
Sinonimai
persuasively (Highlights the effect on the audience.)
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compellingly (Suggests strong impact, often emotional as well as logical.)
Antonimai
unpersuasively (Fails to influence opinions.)
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weakly (Suggests insufficient support or force.)
Temos
reasoning
|business
|communication
Apibrėžimas
in a way that makes people agree
In a way that persuades people by seeming well supported or effective.
C1
FORMAL
4
hitelesen
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
speak/write credibly about [topic]
She can speak credibly about cybersecurity because she’s worked in the field for years.
Hitelesen tud beszélni a kiberbiztonságról, mert évek óta ezen a területen dolgozik.
To lead the project, you need to present yourself credibly to the client.
Ahhoz, hogy vezesd a projektet, hitelesen kell fellépned az ügyfél előtt.
The spokesperson answered calmly and credibly.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
He speaks credibly about medicine.
Hitelesen beszél az orvoslásról.
Dažna klaida:
Not the same as "confidently"; you can speak confidently without being credible.
Reikšmė
with authority and trustworthiness
Kolokacijos
speak credibly
|write credibly
|comment credibly
|credibly inform
|credibly advise
|credibly present oneself
|credibly position oneself
|credibly represent
Sinonimai
reliably (Stresses dependability rather than authority.)
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authoritatively (Stresses expert status and command of the topic.)
Antonimai
unreliably (Not dependable or trustworthy.)
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inexpertly (Lacking the skill or knowledge needed to be trusted.)
Temos
trust
|communication
|work
Apibrėžimas
in a way that people trust because you know the subject
In a way that shows or relies on credibility, especially through expertise, integrity, or reliable sources.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
credibly
IPA
GB/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
US/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
cred - ibly (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (cred)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: credibly
- Plural: crediblies
Žodžių šeima
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
Posakiai
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
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- She cannot credibly claim she forgot.
credibly accused of ...
1/kɹˈɛdɪbli əkjˈuzd əv |/
fixed phrase
formal
accused with believable supporting evidence
accused in a way that seems true
Pavyzdžiai
- 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
Pavyzdžiai
- 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
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- It is credibly reported that prices will rise.