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authoritatively

/əˈθɔːrɪˌteɪtɪvli/ /əˈθɑːrɪˌteɪtɪvli/

Meanings
adverb
In an authoritative manner, being worthy of trust.

Examples :

"The teacher spoke authoritatively about the importance of studying, and the students listened attentively because they trusted her knowledge. "
attitude style communication character quality

Related Words

Illustration listened

listened verb

/ˈlɪsn̩d/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

Illustration knowledge

knowledge noun

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration worthy

worthy noun

/ˈwɜːði/ /ˈwɝði/

A distinguished or eminent person

"The school's new principal, a worthy, is known for her strong leadership. "

Illustration attentively

attentively adverb

/əˈtɛntɪvli/ /əˈtɛnɾɪvli/

In an attentive manner.

"The student listened attentively to the teacher's instructions. "

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration importance

importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

Illustration trusted

trusted verb

/ˈtɹʌstɪd/

To place confidence in; to rely on, to confide, or have faith, in.

"We cannot trust anyone who deceives us."

Illustration manner

manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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authoritative adjective

/ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/ /ɔˈθɑɹɪtətɪv/

Arising or originating from a figure of authority

"The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron."