convince sb that

to be convinced that

sb or sth convince sb of sth

convince sb to do sth

be widely/generally/commonly held

be held to be sth

hold that

maintain (that)

feel (that)

feel about

feel sure/certain

used to say you think something is true,although you are uncertain about it

used when agreeing to let someone do something,especially when you do not really want to.

used when saying in an angry way thatyou expect something is true.

used to say that you think that something isprobably true, although you wish it was notand hope someone will tell you it is not

used when guessing thatsomething is true

used to ask a question in an indirect way,especially if you think the answer will be 'no'

used to ask for something ina very polite way.

to think that something may notbe true or that it is unlikely

to not trust sb/sth; to not believe sb

a feeling of being not sure whethersomething is true or right

no doubt

be in doubt

beyond doubt

suspect (that)

The doctors suspected pneumonia.

suspect murder/foul play

suspect sth/nothing/anything

suspect sb of (doing) sth

=Extremist

someone who has extreme political or religious ideas and is often dangerous

=Enthusiast

someone who likes a particular thing or activity very much

an obsessive concern with cleanliness and order

obsessive about (doing) sth

eccentric behaviour / clothes

someone who behaves in a way that is differentfrom what is usual or socially accepted

It was an odd thing to say

it is/seems odd (that)

conservative views / tastes

a conservative estimate/guess

traditional Italian cooking

it is traditional (for sb) to do sth

a traditional view

traditional family values

a person who takes a position in the politicalcenter

a radical idea/ view / approach

a radical change / difference

revolutionary breakthrough / idea / concept

a revolutionary leader / movement / uprising

a person who starts or supports arevolution, especially a political one

dedicated to sth

a dedicated and thoughtful teacher

to give all your attention and effort to one particular thing

to say at the beginning of a book or film, or before a pieceof music, that it has been written, made, or performed forsomeone that you love or respect

to use a place, time, money etc only for a particular purpose

firm beliefs / conclusions / convictions / principles

a firm agreement / date / decision / promise

a firm favourite with

a firm offer (=offered to pay a particular amount) on

firm friends (=close friends)

a strong sense of

strong support for / opposition to the government

strong feelings/views/opinions

monarchy

democracy

republic

theocracy

feudalism

socialism

communism

capitalism

fascism

Leftwing

centrism

Rightwing

skepticism

truth <> belief <> justification

normative ethics

applied ethics

justice, the good, law, property

the rights and the obligations

citizen

beauty

art

enjoyment

sensoryemotional values / perception

taste and sentiment

types

pacifist