Professional Communication

noun a formal consent, sanction, or agreement

adjective approving or favorable

• The project cannot proceed without the approval of the board of directors.
• I need your approval before I can go ahead with this plan.
• I'm not sure if I have the squad's approval for this party.
• His approval is like a stamp of authority on the matter.

adverb certainly or without doubt; definitely

• The results of the experiment will assuredly be published in a reputable scientific journal.
• I can assure you that the party will assuredly be a good time.
• She assuredly aced that test, no doubt about it.
• His dedication to his craft assuredly paid off in the end.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of the action

• If you require any assistance, by all means, do not hesitate to ask.
• If you want to come over for dinner, by all means, feel free to do so.
• If you're craving pizza, by all means, let's order some.
• She was determined to succeed, and by all means, she did.

adverb used to emphasize the speaker's belief that what is said is true or likely to happen

• Certainly, the data provided in the report is accurate and reliable.
• I can certainly help you with that assignment, no problem!
• I'll certainly catch you later for some drinks, dude.
• His smile certainly lit up the room, bringing joy to everyone present.

noun Civility - the formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.

adjective Civility - (not applicable)

• Civility is an important aspect of diplomatic relations between countries.
• We should all strive to maintain civility in our interactions with others.
• Showing some civility can go a long way in resolving conflicts peacefully.
• In the battlefield of ideas, civility is the armor that protects us from unnecessary aggression.

verb to refuse or fail to do something that is requested or expected

• It would greatly disoblige me if you were unable to attend the meeting.
• I hope I'm not going to disoblige you by asking for a favor.
• I don't want to disoblige you, but can you cover my shift tonight?
• His refusal to help disoblige his friends left them feeling disappointed.

noun the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette

• The company requires all employees to complete the necessary formalities before starting their new position.
• Don't worry about all the formalities, just come in and we'll get you started.
• Let's skip all the boring formalities and get straight to the fun stuff!
• He went through the formalities of apologizing, but I could tell he didn't mean it.

noun a person's name

adverb used to emphasize the truth of a statement or opinion

• Frankly speaking, I believe we need to reassess our current strategy.
• Frankly, I don't think she's the right person for the job.
• Honestly, I'm not feeling this party, to be frank.
• Frankly, the situation is like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Please refrain from engaging in such behavior and knock it off immediately.
• Hey, could you just knock it off already?
• Dude, seriously, just knock it off, okay?
• The constant complaining is like a broken record, just knock it off already.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• It should be noted that the data presented is preliminary and subject to change.
• Just so you know, the meeting time has been noted on the calendar.
• I noted that you were late to the party, but it's all good.
• Her talent was noted by everyone in the room, even though she didn't say a word.

adjective showing consideration or respect

• She was always regardful of other people's feelings and made sure to act with kindness and empathy.
• He's really regardful when it comes to sharing the workload and always makes sure to help out where he can.
• I appreciate that you're being regardful of my time and not keeping me waiting.
• Being regardful of the environment means making conscious choices to reduce waste and minimize our carbon footprint.

noun a person or thing that is the object of a reaction or feeling

verb to disagree or challenge something

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The lawyer decided to take exception to the judge's ruling and filed an appeal.
• I always take exception when someone criticizes my favorite sports team.
• She really took exception to his comment and gave him a piece of her mind.
• The artist took exception to the gallery's decision to display her painting in a less prominent spot.

noun a title used before a surname or full name to address or refer to a man without a higher or honorific or professional title

• Mr. Johnson will be attending the board meeting tomorrow.
• I saw Mr. Smith at the grocery store earlier.
• Hey, did you hear what Mr. Cool is up to these days?
• Mr. Sunshine always brightens up our day with his positive attitude.

noun the quality or state of being brief; succinctness

verb not applicable

adjective not applicable

adverb not applicable

pronoun not applicable

preposition not applicable

conjunction not applicable

interjection not applicable

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• The briefness of the meeting allowed for efficient decision-making.
• I appreciate the briefness of your explanation.
• I can't stand the briefness of this class, it's so boring.
• The briefness of life reminds us to cherish every moment.

verb to effectively communicate and build a positive relationship with one's superiors in order to advance one's career or achieve goals within an organization

• It is important for employees to learn how to manage up in order to effectively communicate with their superiors.
• If you want to get ahead in your career, you need to know how to manage up and make sure your boss knows your worth.
• Dude, you gotta learn how to manage up if you want to get that promotion.
• Learning how to manage up is like mastering the art of navigating a ship through rough waters with a skilled captain.

noun A drive-by handshake refers to a quick handshake exchanged between two people while one or both parties are in motion, such as in a car or passing by each other on the street.

• During the business conference, they exchanged a drive-by handshake as a gesture of courtesy.
• As they passed each other in the hallway, they gave a quick drive-by handshake.
• I didn't have time to stop and chat, so I just gave him a drive-by handshake.
• Their relationship was so strained that their interactions felt like a drive-by handshake - brief and impersonal.

noun the act of sharing too much information or personal details

verb to share an excessive amount of information or personal details

• The act of oversharing personal information can sometimes lead to unintended consequences in professional settings.
• I think she was oversharing about her breakup with everyone at the party last night.
• Stop oversharing, no one wants to hear about your drama all the time.
• His tendency to overshare his emotions was like leaving the door wide open for anyone to come in and take advantage.

verb to caution or advise against something; to warn or reprimand someone firmly

• The teacher was admonishing the students for not completing their homework on time.
• My mom kept admonishing me to clean my room before going out with friends.
• The coach was admonishing the team for their poor performance on the field.
• The author's writing style often includes admonishing tones towards societal norms.

noun a gentle or friendly reproof; counseling against fault or oversight; warning

• The teacher gave a stern admonishment to the students for talking during the exam.
• Mom's admonishment about not forgetting to take out the trash was loud and clear.
• I got a serious admonishment from my boss for being late to work again.
• The dark clouds looming overhead were a silent admonishment of the impending storm.

adverb in a friendly and pleasant manner

• The CEO greeted the new employees affably during their orientation.
• She always talks affably to everyone she meets.
• He's so affably cool, everyone wants to be his friend.
• The sun shone affably on the picnic, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.