Verbal
adjective
Related to words or spoken language.
The child has excellent verbal skills for his age.
adjective
Expressed in words, not action.
She made a verbal commitment, promising to help.
adjective
Used to describe a noun in grammar.
In the sentence 'fishing is fun', 'fishing' is a verbal noun.
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Related to words or spoken language.
The child has excellent verbal skills for his age.
adjective
Expressed in words, not action.
She made a verbal commitment, promising to help.
adjective
Used to describe a noun in grammar.
In the sentence 'fishing is fun', 'fishing' is a verbal noun.
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Spoken Context
Use 'verbal' when emphasizing spoken skills over writing or nonverbal communication.
Her verbal articulation during the presentation was impressive.
Pro Tip 2/3Language Fluency
Mention 'verbal' to stress the fluency or expressive nature of someone's language ability.
His verbal fluency in Spanish surpasses his written skills.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-textual communication
'Verbal' suggests that communication is oral, in contrast with text-based or sign language.
She prefers verbal instructions over emails.
Pro Tip 1/3Spoken Context
Use 'verbal' when emphasizing spoken skills over writing or nonverbal communication.
Her verbal articulation during the presentation was impressive.
Pro Tip 2/3Language Fluency
Mention 'verbal' to stress the fluency or expressive nature of someone's language ability.
His verbal fluency in Spanish surpasses his written skills.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-textual communication
'Verbal' suggests that communication is oral, in contrast with text-based or sign language.
She prefers verbal instructions over emails.
Pro Tip 1/3Spoken Context
Use 'verbal' when emphasizing spoken skills over writing or nonverbal communication.
Her verbal articulation during the presentation was impressive.
Pro Tip 2/3Language Fluency
Mention 'verbal' to stress the fluency or expressive nature of someone's language ability.
His verbal fluency in Spanish surpasses his written skills.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-textual communication
'Verbal' suggests that communication is oral, in contrast with text-based or sign language.
She prefers verbal instructions over emails.
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Jackson Katz: Violence...
What's going on? Why do so many men abuse physically, emotionally, verbally, and other ways, the women and girls, and the men and boys, that they claim to love? What's going on with men? Why do so many adult men sexually abuse little girls and boys? Why is that a common problem in our society and all over the world today? Why do we hear over and over again
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3 ways to build a happy...
Do they follow through? Secondly, if, for example, you're out and you're being verbally attacked by somebody, or you're suffering from a really disabling illness, does your partner step up and do what needs to be done to leave you feeling cared for and protected?
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How miscommunication...
But, luckily, there are some simple practices that can help us all navigate our daily interactions for better communication. recognize that passive hearing and active listening are not the same. Engage actively with the verbal and nonverbal feedback of others,
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The truth about unwanted...
But she said it again. She said no. Did he listen to her words? In the age of Me Too and Time's Up, people ask me, "How do I even know what my partner wants and likes? Is all consent to be verbal and contractual now?" There are times when consent is ambiguous
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Inside a cartoonist's...
But how can a medium that is on the surface so simple have so much influence and at times be so meaningful? Let's look at what a cartoon is. It starts with an idea. The idea can be verbal, written in words, or it can be visual. A visual idea is simply
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Isaac Lidsky: What...
I don't see facial expressions or gestures. I've learned to solicit a lot more verbal feedback. I basically force people to tell me what they think. And in this respect, it's become, like I said, a real blessing for me personally and for my company,
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What is verbal irony? -...
he probably doesn't actually mean that. He probably means that the weather is horrible, but he has said the opposite. This is verbal irony when the speaker says the opposite of what he means. I know what you're thinking. Isn't this sarcasm,
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Sea Lion Plays Snap!...
and when she does she's rewarded with a piece of fish now you may be thinking big deal it's a sea lion that can play snaps but there's far more to this than meets the eye we have no way of giving real verbal instructions so what she's
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Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
growls barks yips and whines are equally as important as the non verbal body language of baring teeth and warning of pending aggression or the tucking of a tail in submission those are just a few examples of the broad array of
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Let your eyes do the...
could we look again with an unquestioning mind like we listen to music watching my daughter's grow up I saw that when they were pre verbal they can become entranced with the visual world
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Jackson Katz: Violence...
What's going on? Why do so many men abuse physically, emotionally, verbally, and other ways, the women and girls, and the men and boys, that they claim to love? What's going on with men? Why do so many adult men sexually abuse little girls and boys? Why is that a common problem in our society and all over the world today? Why do we hear over and over again
Video examples
3 ways to build a happy...
Do they follow through? Secondly, if, for example, you're out and you're being verbally attacked by somebody, or you're suffering from a really disabling illness, does your partner step up and do what needs to be done to leave you feeling cared for and protected?
Video examples
How miscommunication...
But, luckily, there are some simple practices that can help us all navigate our daily interactions for better communication. recognize that passive hearing and active listening are not the same. Engage actively with the verbal and nonverbal feedback of others,
Video examples
The truth about unwanted...
But she said it again. She said no. Did he listen to her words? In the age of Me Too and Time's Up, people ask me, "How do I even know what my partner wants and likes? Is all consent to be verbal and contractual now?" There are times when consent is ambiguous
Video examples
Inside a cartoonist's...
But how can a medium that is on the surface so simple have so much influence and at times be so meaningful? Let's look at what a cartoon is. It starts with an idea. The idea can be verbal, written in words, or it can be visual. A visual idea is simply
Video examples
Isaac Lidsky: What...
I don't see facial expressions or gestures. I've learned to solicit a lot more verbal feedback. I basically force people to tell me what they think. And in this respect, it's become, like I said, a real blessing for me personally and for my company,
Video examples
What is verbal irony? -...
he probably doesn't actually mean that. He probably means that the weather is horrible, but he has said the opposite. This is verbal irony when the speaker says the opposite of what he means. I know what you're thinking. Isn't this sarcasm,
Video examples
Sea Lion Plays Snap!...
and when she does she's rewarded with a piece of fish now you may be thinking big deal it's a sea lion that can play snaps but there's far more to this than meets the eye we have no way of giving real verbal instructions so what she's
Video examples
Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
growls barks yips and whines are equally as important as the non verbal body language of baring teeth and warning of pending aggression or the tucking of a tail in submission those are just a few examples of the broad array of
Video examples
Let your eyes do the...
could we look again with an unquestioning mind like we listen to music watching my daughter's grow up I saw that when they were pre verbal they can become entranced with the visual world
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Susannah Cahalan
American Journalist
For me, I think that there's a lot missing from the recovery or the post-diagnosis side of treating patients. Once the diagnosis is made, I feel that care drops off tremendously, even though it is precisely the time that a patient needs help the most, even if they are not verbalizing it.
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Faith Salie
American Journalist
Harassment doesn't just happen to 'social observers' and 'comedians' - women who express themselves publicly are reliably verbally attacked online and in person, not for their substance but for their form.
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Gyles Brandreth
British Actor
And the purpose of small talk is not to be controversial, clever or even interesting. It's simply to fill the silent void with a small gesture of common humanity. It's a spoken smile, a verbal handshake.
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Audre Lorde
American Poet
I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.
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Patricia Heaton
American Actress
Again, I find it difficult to be taken care of and rarely acknowledge it, and every act he does registers, but I also just need to verbally acknowledge him and hug him.
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Jonathan Winters
American Comedian
I started out as an artist, and what I do is verbal paintings. I paint a picture. Hopefully, you'll see the characters and what they're doing and what they're saying.
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Howie Mandel
Comedian
I've been chased. I've been pushed. I've been screamed at. I've been verbally abused. I've been afraid for my safety. But I did it all in the name of entertainment.
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Frank Shamrock
American Mixed Martial Artist
I'm the first guy to jump on somebody and pick a fight with them, at least verbally, I try to do it with some class and respect.
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Lena Headey
English Actress
It's a feeling without a lid, of what you would do, physically, verbally, to protect the one thing that is your greatest love.
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Buzz Aldrin
American Astronaut
I don't go through life verbalizing what I feel.
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Susannah Cahalan
American Journalist
For me, I think that there's a lot missing from the recovery or the post-diagnosis side of treating patients. Once the diagnosis is made, I feel that care drops off tremendously, even though it is precisely the time that a patient needs help the most, even if they are not verbalizing it.
Quote examples
Faith Salie
American Journalist
Harassment doesn't just happen to 'social observers' and 'comedians' - women who express themselves publicly are reliably verbally attacked online and in person, not for their substance but for their form.
Quote examples
Gyles Brandreth
British Actor
And the purpose of small talk is not to be controversial, clever or even interesting. It's simply to fill the silent void with a small gesture of common humanity. It's a spoken smile, a verbal handshake.
Quote examples
Audre Lorde
American Poet
I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.
Quote examples
Patricia Heaton
American Actress
Again, I find it difficult to be taken care of and rarely acknowledge it, and every act he does registers, but I also just need to verbally acknowledge him and hug him.
Quote examples
Jonathan Winters
American Comedian
I started out as an artist, and what I do is verbal paintings. I paint a picture. Hopefully, you'll see the characters and what they're doing and what they're saying.
Quote examples
Howie Mandel
Comedian
I've been chased. I've been pushed. I've been screamed at. I've been verbally abused. I've been afraid for my safety. But I did it all in the name of entertainment.
Quote examples
Frank Shamrock
American Mixed Martial Artist
I'm the first guy to jump on somebody and pick a fight with them, at least verbally, I try to do it with some class and respect.
Quote examples
Lena Headey
English Actress
It's a feeling without a lid, of what you would do, physically, verbally, to protect the one thing that is your greatest love.
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Buzz Aldrin
American Astronaut
I don't go through life verbalizing what I feel.
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