C2 · Mastery
Choosing Formal Phrases
Compare formal phrases for requests, decisions and qualifications, choosing between conventional, distant and plain wording.
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- Words & phrases
- 45
- Lessons
- 3
- Conversations
- 1
- Readings
- 1
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- at the instigation of, prompted by
- taking into consideration, with due regard for
- taking as a point of departure, building on
- be it (X or Y), whether it be
- provided that, in the event that (formal 'if')
- whether (formal)
- for the sake of good order, just to be clear
- in a proper/due manner
- to the best of one's ability
- to note, to take note of (formally)
- to call to mind, to recall for the record
- to adopt a perspective/angle
- to draw a parallel
- to be of the opinion, to hold the view
- in no way, by no means
- in particular, especially
- at present, currently (formal)
- to draw attention to
- pursuant to, by virtue of (a statute)
- in this connection, in this regard
- on the basis currently available, on the present basis
- in the circumstances, as circumstances require
- if applicable, should that be the case
- in the strongest possible terms, most emphatically
- with all due deference, with the greatest respect
- to make a reservation regarding, to reserve one's position on
- to be incumbent upon, to rest with
- to make itself felt, to apply, to hold true
- to find oneself compelled to, to be obliged to
- to urge, to formally recommend
- I should be much obliged
- I take the liberty of
- far be it from me
- please find enclosed
- it would behoove you to
- without further ado
- should the need arise
- I am given to understand
- it has come to my attention
- with the utmost respect
- allow me to
- duly noted
- I would be remiss if I did not
- kindly be advised
- much obliged
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- Lesson 1
Formal Phrases and Their Uses
- Lesson 2
Ellipsis in Parallel Structures
- Lesson 3
Drafting Formal Minutes
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