Effective Communication Phrases

verb to make something clearer or more understandable

• I will provide you with all the necessary information to clear up any confusion.
• Let me know if you need me to clear up anything for you.
• I'll help you clear up any doubts you have, no worries.
• The storm finally passed, and the sky began to clear up.

adjective extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping

adverb in a straight line or by the shortest route

• The manager directly oversees all project activities.
• I'll talk to him directly about the issue.
• I'm gonna hit you up directly on your phone.
• Her words hit me directly in the heart.

adjective describing or indicating the degree of effectiveness; producing a desired or intended result

• The new marketing strategy proved to be highly effective in increasing sales.
• Using a planner has been really effective in helping me stay organized.
• Dude, that new workout plan is so effective, I'm already seeing results!
• His words were like a weapon, cutting through the silence with an effective precision.

verb to annoy or irritate someone

preposition used to indicate the action of annoying or irritating someone

• The constant sound of scraping metal can grate on one's nerves in a manufacturing plant.
• Her constant complaining really starts to grate on me after a while.
• His bragging about his new car really grates on my last nerve.
• The way she always interrupts people during conversations really grates on my patience.

verb to omit or exclude something or someone

adverb in a manner that excludes or omits something or someone

• It is important not to leave out any important details when writing a research paper.
• Don't leave out any of the juicy gossip when telling me the story!
• Let's leave out the boring parts and get straight to the good stuff.
• When it comes to achieving success, don't leave out any steps in the process.

noun a specific topic or idea that is being emphasized or highlighted

verb to ensure that something is done or emphasized

• In order to stay organized, I always make a point of creating a to-do list every morning.
• I always make a point of checking my phone first thing in the morning.
• I make a point of hitting the gym at least three times a week.
• She always makes a point of standing up for what she believes in, no matter the consequences.

verb to make or become less hard or severe

adverb softly

• The company is working on a new formula to soften the texture of their fabric softener.
• I like to use conditioner to help soften my hair.
• I need to chill out and soften up a bit.
• Sometimes, a kind word can soften even the hardest of hearts.

noun a device on a phone or other communication device used to make a call

verb to reduce the intensity or level of something

• The company decided to dial down their marketing efforts in order to focus on other areas of the business.
• You might want to dial down the volume on the TV, it's a bit too loud.
• Hey man, can you dial down the attitude? No need to be so aggressive.
• After the heated argument, she knew she needed to dial down her emotions and approach the situation calmly.