Pragmatics

the function of pointing or specifying from the perspective of a participant in an act of speech or writing; aspects of a communication whose in…

the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather…

the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather…

the use of language to perform some act

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience; "he listened to an address on minor Roman poets"

the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

the verbal act of agreeing

an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others

the verbal act of requesting

the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

speaking of yourself in superlatives

speaking of yourself in superlatives

a call to engage in a contest or fight

(law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.)

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration

(logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); "his resignation had political implications"

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request); "it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges"

a public act of denouncing

a public act of denouncing

a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions

the act of describing something

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing

the speech act of making something evident

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); "his resignation had political implications"

the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; "I heard his explanation of the accident"

an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations

the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); "his resignation had political implications"

a speech act that conveys information

speaking of yourself in superlatives

a speech act that conveys information

the verbal act of naming; "the part he failed was the naming of state capitals"

the speech act of objecting

the verbal act of offering; "a generous offer of assistance"

the verbal act of offering; "a generous offer of assistance"

(law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed

a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

the act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal"

the act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal"

the speech act of rejecting

the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply"

the verbal act of requesting

the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.)

the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply"

the speech act of making something evident

the speech act of making something evident

speaking of yourself in superlatives

words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience; "he listened to an address on minor Roman poets"

the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

a formal resignation and renunciation of powers

the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief; "abnegation of the Holy Trinity"

agreeing with or consenting to (often unwillingly); "accession to such demands would set a dangerous precedent"; "assenting to the Congressional…

concurrence of opinion; "we are in accord with your proposal"

concurrence of opinion; "we are in accord with your proposal"

the act of informing by verbal report; "he heard reports that they were causing trouble"; "by all accounts they were a happy couple"

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly"

naming a letter of the alphabet by using a word whose initial sound is the sound represented by that letter

(rhetoric) a formal or authoritative address that advises or exhorts

the speech act of replying to a question

earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm"

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly"

agreeing with or consenting to (often unwillingly); "accession to such demands would set a dangerous precedent"; "assenting to the Congressional…

informal terms for objecting; "I have a gripe about the service here"

an authoritative command or request

a mutual promise to marry

request for payment of a debt; "they submitted their charges at the end of each month"

informal terms for objecting; "I have a gripe about the service here"

vain and empty boasting

an instance of boastful talk; "his brag is worse than his fight"; "whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade"

vain and empty boasting

an instance of boastful talk; "his brag is worse than his fight"; "whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade"

a speech of violent denunciation

a request; "many calls for Christmas stories"; "not many calls for buggywhips"

a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features; "the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd"

the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features; "the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd"

a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something; "the judge's charge to the jury"

request for payment of a debt; "they submitted their charges at the end of each month"

agreement on a secret plot

something that is commanded

a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something; "the judge's charge to the jury"

an expression of grievance or resentment

a point conceded or yielded; "they won all the concessions they asked for"

agreement of opinions

agreement of opinions

agreement of results or opinions

agreement of results or opinions

an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group

making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it; "the ratification of the treaty"; "confirmation of the appointment"

a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar c…

concurrence of opinion; "we are in accord with your proposal"

a hostile disagreement face-to-face

a bold challenge

agreement on a secret plot

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"

a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command

an instance of boastful talk; "his brag is worse than his fight"; "whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade"

an instance of boastful talk; "his brag is worse than his fight"; "whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade"

an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group

the act of damning

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy; "he could never refuse a dare"

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy; "he could never refuse a dare"

a hostile challenge

(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings

(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings

(law) a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings

the act of indicating or pointing out by name

an individualized description of a particular instance

thunderous verbal attack

a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar c…

a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar c…

a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something; "the judge's charge to the jury"

denial of any connection with or knowledge of

denial of any connection with or knowledge of