Relationship Building

noun the action or power of evoking interest, pleasure, or liking

• The city's main attraction is its historic architecture.
• The new amusement park is the hottest attraction in town.
• That new restaurant is the bee's knees - a real attraction!
• Her magnetic personality was an attraction that drew people to her.

verb to bring into harmony or accord

adjective harmonious or in harmony with

• It is important to attune oneself to the needs of others in a professional setting.
• I need to attune my schedule to match my friend's availability.
• Dude, you gotta attune yourself to the vibes of the party.
• She found it difficult to attune her mind to the concept of forgiveness after the betrayal.

noun the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity

adjective committed (showing dedication or loyalty)

• The company values employees who show dedication and commitment to their work.
• If you want to succeed in this job, you have to show some serious commitment.
• You gotta be all in, no half-hearted commitment allowed.
• His commitment to the cause was like a burning flame that could not be extinguished.

noun a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else

• Building strong connections with industry leaders is crucial for career advancement.
• I've made some great connections at networking events that have really helped me out.
• I'm always trying to expand my connections to get ahead in my field.
• The connections between different aspects of the project became clear after further analysis.

verb to arrive at or reach a destination

preposition used to indicate movement or action toward a place or goal

• I am excited to finally get to meet with the board of directors tomorrow.
• I can't wait to get to hang out with my friends this weekend.
• I'm hoping to get to chill with my squad later tonight.
• After years of hard work, I finally get to reap the rewards of my success.

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

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

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• It is important to keep in touch with your colleagues even when working remotely.
• Let's make sure to keep in touch and catch up soon!
• We should totally keep in touch so we don't lose touch.
• Like branches on a tree, let's always keep in touch no matter where life takes us.

noun the act of expressing agreement or loyalty without actually doing anything to show it

• The company claimed to prioritize diversity and inclusion, but it was clear that it was just lip service.
• She said she would help me with my project, but it was all lip service.
• Don't believe everything he says, it's just lip service.
• His apology seemed sincere, but I could tell it was just lip service.

verb to reconcile or make amends with someone after a disagreement or argument

• He promised to make up to his colleagues for his mistake by working extra hours.
• I need to make up to my friend for forgetting their birthday by taking them out to dinner.
• I'll make up to my sister for borrowing her clothes without asking by buying her a new outfit.
• The company tried to make up to their customers for the delayed shipment by offering a discount on their next purchase.

noun a feeling of agreement or harmony between people

adjective shared or common between two or more parties

• Effective communication is essential in building mutual understanding between colleagues.
• We need to make sure everyone is on the same page to have mutual understanding.
• Let's get on the same wavelength so we can have mutual understanding.
• Just like two puzzle pieces fitting perfectly together, mutual understanding creates harmony in relationships.

noun a person who constantly finds fault or complains

verb to annoy or irritate by persistent faultfinding, complaints, or demands

• She continued to nag him about completing his work on time.
• My mom always nags me to clean my room.
• Stop nagging me, I'll get it done eventually.
• The thought of failure nagged at the back of his mind.

noun a connection, association, or involvement between people or groups

• The company aims to build a strong relationship with its customers through excellent customer service.
• I have a great relationship with my boss, we get along really well.
• My bestie and I have a super tight relationship, we tell each other everything.
• Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, just like the roots of a tree provide stability.

adjective reluctant to associate with others in a social or friendly manner

• The new employee came across as standoffish during the team meeting.
• She can be a bit standoffish at first, but she warms up once you get to know her.
• I thought he was being standoffish, but he was just shy.
• The standoffish behavior between the two countries was finally resolved through diplomatic negotiations.

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

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

• It is important to take time to carefully review the contract before signing.
• Hey, just take your time and think about it before making a decision.
• Dude, just chill out and take your sweet time with it.
• Sometimes you need to take time to smell the roses and appreciate the little things in life.

noun TLC stands for tender loving care, which refers to the act of showing kindness, compassion, and attention to someone or something in need of support or assistance.

• The patient requires constant TLC from the medical staff.
• My plants are thriving thanks to all the TLC I give them.
• I need some serious TLC after that long week at work.
• The old house needed some TLC to bring it back to its former glory.

verb Trusting is a present participle form of the verb trust, which means to have confidence in or rely on someone or something.

adjective Trusting can also be used as an adjective to describe someone who has a tendency to trust others easily.

• Trusting someone with sensitive information requires a high level of confidence in their integrity.
• I'm not sure about trusting him with the keys to the house while we're away.
• I wouldn't recommend trusting that guy, he seems a bit shady.
• Trusting your instincts can often lead to making the right decisions in difficult situations.

adjective An adjective describes a noun or pronoun. 'Unselfish' describes someone who is not selfish and puts others' needs before their own.

• Her unselfish dedication to the cause was truly admirable.
• She always puts others before herself, she's so unselfish.
• He's always looking out for his friends, he's a real unselfish dude.
• The unselfish act of donating his entire savings to charity warmed everyone's hearts.

verb to persuade someone to agree with or support you

adverb in a way that persuades someone to agree with or support you

• The company worked hard to win over the investors with their detailed presentation.
• She managed to win over her new coworkers with her friendly personality.
• I can't believe he actually won over the popular kids at school.
• His heartfelt apology helped him win over her forgiveness.

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

verb a word that describes an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• It is said that when you heap coals of fire on someone, you are showing kindness and forgiveness.
• He decided to heap coals of fire on his neighbor by mowing his lawn while he was away.
• She really knows how to heap coals of fire on someone with her compliments.
• When you choose to heap coals of fire on someone, you are choosing to be the bigger person and show grace in a difficult situation.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

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

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to indicate whether a noun is specific or unspecific

• During the lecture, I could only listen with half an ear due to my headache.
• I was so tired that I could only listen with half an ear during the meeting.
• I was so zoned out that I could only listen with half an ear in class.
• She listened to her friend's complaints with half an ear, not fully paying attention.

noun a parent who takes an overprotective or excessive interest in the life of their child or children

• The term 'helicopter parent' refers to a parent who is overly involved in their child's life, often to the point of controlling or micromanaging.
• My friend's mom is such a helicopter parent, she won't let him go anywhere without checking in every hour.
• I can't stand helicopter parents who hover over their kids all the time.
• Being a helicopter parent can stunt a child's independence and growth.