cogently
gb/kˈoʊɡəntli/ us/kˈoʊɡəntli/
C1
Inglês
meggyőzően
C1
FORMAL
1
meggyőzően
B2
Padrão de uso:
[someone] argues/explains [something] cogently
She argued cogently that the policy would hurt small businesses.
Meggyőzően érvelt amellett, hogy ez az intézkedés ártana a kisvállalkozásoknak.
The report cogently explains why the costs have risen so sharply.
A jelentés világosan és meggyőzően elmagyarázza, miért emelkedtek ilyen meredeken a költségek.
He spoke cogently and answered each question with clear evidence.
Exemplos para estudantes
He explained his idea cogently.
Meggyőzően elmagyarázta az ötletét.
She argued cogently for the change.
Meggyőzően érvelt a változtatás mellett.
Erro comum:
Don’t confuse the adverb (cogently) with the adjective (cogent). Place it near the verb it describes (e.g., “explained it cogently,” not usually “a cogently explanation”).
Significado
in a clear, convincing way
Colocações
argue cogently
|explain cogently
|reason cogently
|put it cogently
|state cogently
|write cogently
|present cogently
|demonstrate cogently
|make the case cogently
|set out cogently
Sinônimos
convincingly (More common and slightly less formal.)
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persuasively (Emphasizes influencing others, not just logic.)
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coherently (Focuses on being organized and easy to follow.)
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lucidly (Emphasizes clarity, especially in explanations.)
Antônimos
unconvincingly (Opposite effect: fails to persuade.)
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incoherently (Opposite in clarity: hard to follow or illogical.)
Temas
communication
|education
|writing
|critical_thinking
Definição
in a way that is clear and makes people believe you
In a way that is clear, logical, and persuasive, so that the reasons given are strong and easy to accept.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
cogently
AFI
GB/kˈoʊɡəntli/
US/kˈoʊɡəntli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
co - gently (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (co)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: cogently
- Plural: cogentlies
Família de palavras
Forms
cogentlies
noun
Core family
cogent
adjective C1
cogency
noun
Expressões
argue cogently
1/ˈɑɹɡju kˈoʊɡəntli/
fixed phrase
formal
make a convincing argument
to argue clearly and convincingly
Exemplos
- They argued cogently that the decision violated the original agreement.
- In her essay, she argues cogently for stricter safety rules.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He argued cogently that we needed more time.
explain (something) cogently
1/ɪksplˈeɪn sˈʌmθɪŋ kˈoʊɡəntli/
fixed phrase
formal
explain clearly and persuasively
to explain something very clearly
Exemplos
- The teacher explained the concept cogently in five minutes.
- Can you explain cogently why this change is necessary?
Exemplos para estudantes
- Please explain the rules cogently.
put it cogently
1/pˈʊt ˈɪt kˈoʊɡəntli/
fixed phrase
formal
say it clearly and forcefully
to express an idea very clearly
Exemplos
- As one reviewer put it cogently, the film is beautiful but empty.
- You put it cogently: we need better data before we act.
reason cogently
1/ɹˈizən kˈoʊɡəntli/
fixed phrase
formal
think in a logical way
to think clearly and logically
Exemplos
- Even under pressure, she reasoned cogently through the evidence.
- The author reasons cogently from basic principles to a practical conclusion.
state (something) cogently
1/stˈeɪt sˈʌmθɪŋ kˈoʊɡəntli/
fixed phrase
formal
state something clearly
to say something clearly and convincingly
Exemplos
- She stated her objections cogently and without hostility.
- The proposal cogently states the problem but offers no solution.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He stated his opinion cogently.
write cogently
1/ɹˈaɪt kˈoʊɡəntli/
fixed phrase
formal
write clearly and convincingly
to write in a very clear way
Exemplos
- He writes cogently about the trade-offs involved in climate policy.
- To score well, you must write cogently and support your claims with evidence.