| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Advance | put forward ahead of time |
| 2. | Advise | offer guidance or counsel |
| 3. | Advocate | argue in favor of |
| 4. | Allude to | refer to indirectly |
| 5. | Angle for | hint to obtain something |
| 6. | Append | add as an extra note |
| 7. | Argue for | present reasons supporting |
| 8. | Ask | request consideration or action |
| 9. | Assert | state confidently as true |
| 10. | Brainstorm | generate ideas freely |
| 11. | Bring up | introduce for discussion |
| 12. | Broach | open a topic cautiously |
| 13. | Call for | demand or require |
| 14. | Caution | warn about potential risk |
| 15. | Cite | mention as evidence |
| 16. | Commend | present as worthy option |
| 17. | Counsel | give advice formally |
| 18. | Cue | prompt subtly or indirectly |
| 19. | Deliver a tip | share a helpful hint |
| 20. | Demonstrate | show by example |
| 21. | Describe | set out in words |
| 22. | Direct | guide toward a course |
| 23. | Drop a hint | imply without stating |
| 24. | Echo | repeat or reinforce an idea |
| 25. | Encourage | urge toward a choice |
| 26. | Endorse | approve and support publicly |
| 27. | Entreat | ask earnestly or urgently |
| 28. | Exhort | strongly urge action |
| 29. | Explain | make clear with details |
| 30. | Flag | draw attention to |
| 31. | Float | introduce tentatively |
| 32. | Float an idea | offer for consideration |
| 33. | Frame | present in a certain way |
| 34. | Furnish | provide information or ideas |
| 35. | Get at | imply or intend to say |
| 36. | Give a heads-up | warn or inform in advance |
| 37. | Give input | contribute an opinion |
| 38. | Give pointers | offer practical guidance |
| 39. | Guide | lead or direct choices |
| 40. | Hint | suggest indirectly |
| 41. | Hold out | offer as a possibility |
| 42. | Imply | convey without stating |
| 43. | Indicate | point out or show |
| 44. | Inspire | prompt creative action |
| 45. | Introduce | present for the first time |
| 46. | Invite | ask to consider or join |
| 47. | Issue a proposal | formally put forward |
| 48. | Jot down | note quickly for later |
| 49. | Judge | form an opinion about |
| 50. | Lead | cause toward a conclusion |
| 51. | Lean toward | show a preference for |
| 52. | List | set out as items |
| 53. | Lobby for | press for support |
| 54. | Make a case | argue persuasively for |
| 55. | Make a pitch | present a persuasive proposal |
| 56. | Make a point | state an important idea |
| 57. | Mention | refer to briefly |
| 58. | Move | formally propose in a meeting |
| 59. | Name | identify as an option |
| 60. | Note | point out briefly |
| 61. | Nudge | prompt gently toward action |
| 62. | Offer | present for acceptance |
| 63. | Opine | state an opinion |
| 64. | Outline | give main points |
| 65. | Pitch | propose to persuade |
| 66. | Plant an idea | introduce subtly for later |
| 67. | Point out | draw attention to |
| 68. | Pose | put forward for consideration |
| 69. | Postulate | assume as a basis |
| 70. | Proffer | offer formally |
| 71. | Propose | put forward a plan |
| 72. | Put forward | present for consideration |
| 73. | Raise | bring up a topic |
| 74. | Recommend | advise as best choice |
| 75. | Refer to | mention or direct attention |
| 76. | Register | note as relevant |
| 77. | Reinforce | strengthen an idea |
| 78. | Remind | bring back to mind |
| 79. | Request | ask formally or politely |
| 80. | Run by | check informally with someone |
| 81. | Say | express in words |
| 82. | Share | make known to others |
| 83. | Signal | indicate by a sign |
| 84. | Sketch | outline roughly |
| 85. | Soft-pedal | present less forcefully |
| 86. | Sound out | test opinions quietly |
| 87. | Spark | trigger an idea or action |
| 88. | Specify | state precisely |
| 89. | State | express clearly |
| 90. | Submit | present for review |
| 91. | Support | back up with reasons |
| 92. | Table | present for discussion |
| 93. | Talk up | promote enthusiastically |
| 94. | Tee up | prepare for discussion |
| 95. | Tip | give a helpful hint |
| 96. | Touch on | mention briefly |
| 97. | Underscore | emphasize as important |
| 98. | Urge | press strongly to act |
| 99. | Validate | confirm as reasonable |
| 100. | Venture | offer tentatively |