Speaking vocabulary
Family and relationships
Use these expressions to speak more precisely about family and relationships. Learn the meaning from context, then make your own example rather than memorising a complete answer.
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strong family ties
- Meaning: close relationships between family members.
- Example: Weekly calls help us maintain strong family ties.
- Context: family and relationships. Use the phrase to describe.
- Use “strong family ties” naturally in one sentence about family and relationships.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
mutual respect
- Meaning: consideration that people show one another.
- Example: Our friendship depends on mutual respect, even when we disagree.
- Context: family and relationships. Use the phrase to explain.
- Use “mutual respect” naturally in one sentence about family and relationships.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
emotional support
- Meaning: help that makes someone feel understood and cared for.
- Example: My sister offered emotional support during a difficult week.
- Context: family and relationships. Use the phrase to compare.
- Use “emotional support” naturally in one sentence about family and relationships.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
shared responsibilities
- Meaning: duties divided between people.
- Example: Cooking and cleaning are shared responsibilities in our home.
- Context: family and relationships. Use the phrase to give an example.
- Use “shared responsibilities” naturally in one sentence about family and relationships.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
quality time
- Meaning: time spent giving someone your full attention.
- Example: We put our phones away to enjoy quality time together.
- Context: family and relationships. Use the phrase to qualify an opinion.
- Use “quality time” naturally in one sentence about family and relationships.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
resolve disagreements
- Meaning: settle differences of opinion.
- Example: Listening to both sides helps resolve disagreements.
- Context: family and relationships. Use the phrase to discuss effects.
- Use “resolve disagreements” naturally in one sentence about family and relationships.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
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