Angielski

credibly

gb/kɹˈɛdɪbli/ us/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
C1 Angielski
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adverb formal C1 property
1

in a plausible, reasonable way

in a way that seems reasonable and possible

Schemat użycia: [someone] can/cannot credibly [verb] (that) [clause]
Częsty błąd:
Often confused with "creditably" (meaning "in a way that deserves praise") or with "incredibly" (meaning "extremely" or "hard to believe").
Synonimy
plausibly (Focuses on being possible and reasonable.) | reasonably (Often implies a fair, sensible judgment.)
Antonimy
implausibly (Suggests something does not seem possible or likely.) | dubiously (Emphasizes doubt or questionable reliability.)
Kolokacje
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
Tematy
reasoning |communication |news_media
Przykłady
  • 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
  • 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

Schemat użycia: credibly [describe/explain/tell] [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may overuse it where simple "clearly" is meant; "credibly" is about being believable, not just easy to understand.
Synonimy
believably (Directly emphasizes seeming true.) | convincingly (Adds the idea of persuading the listener or viewer.)
Antonimy
unbelievably (Suggests something is hard to accept as true.) | unconvincingly (Implies the attempt to make it seem true fails.)
Kolokacje
credibly explain |credibly describe |credibly portray |credibly depict |credibly recreate |credibly present |credibly answer |credibly account for
Tematy
communication |storytelling
Przykłady
  • 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
  • He credibly explained his mistake.
adverb formal C1 property
3

in a convincing, persuasive way

in a way that makes people agree

Schemat użycia: credibly [demonstrate/show] (that) [clause]
Częsty błąd:
In academic writing, "credibly" usually needs evidence; avoid using it to mean just "confidently."
Synonimy
persuasively (Highlights the effect on the audience.) | compellingly (Suggests strong impact, often emotional as well as logical.)
Antonimy
unpersuasively (Fails to influence opinions.) | weakly (Suggests insufficient support or force.)
Kolokacje
credibly demonstrate |credibly show |credibly establish |credibly support |credibly challenge |credibly defend |credibly justify |credibly refute
Tematy
reasoning |business |communication
Przykłady
  • 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
  • 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

Schemat użycia: speak/write credibly about [topic]
Częsty błąd:
Not the same as "confidently"; you can speak confidently without being credible.
Synonimy
reliably (Stresses dependability rather than authority.) | authoritatively (Stresses expert status and command of the topic.)
Antonimy
unreliably (Not dependable or trustworthy.) | inexpertly (Lacking the skill or knowledge needed to be trusted.)
Kolokacje
speak credibly |write credibly |comment credibly |credibly inform |credibly advise |credibly present oneself |credibly position oneself |credibly represent
Tematy
trust |communication |work
Przykłady
  • 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
  • He speaks credibly about medicine.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
credibly
IPA
GB/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
US/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
Sylaby i akcent
cred - ibly (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (cred)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
  • Base: credibly
  • Plural: crediblies
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
crediblies noun
Core family
credible adjective B2 credibility noun B2
Related words
credit noun B1 discredit verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
incredible adjective B1 incredibly adverb A2
Advanced or less common
credulous adjective incredulous adjective
Wyrażenia

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

Przykłady
  • 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

Przykłady
  • 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

Przykłady
  • 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

Przykłady
  • 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.

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