IELTS Academic Synonym Usage Techniques

Education Vocabulary

Band 7+ Word Groups

Word	Definition	Example Sentence	Collocation
innovate (v)	To introduce new ideas or methods	Organizations must innovate to stay competitive.	innovate solutions
facilitate (v)	To make a process easier	The platform will facilitate collaboration among users.	facilitate communication
collaborate (v)	To work jointly on an activity	Researchers collaborate to share findings.	collaborate effectively
comprehend (v)	To understand fully	Students must comprehend the theory before practicing.	fully comprehend
demonstrate (v)	To show clearly and deliberately	The study will demonstrate the effects of intervention.	demonstrate skills
elaborate (v)	To add more detail or information	Please elaborate on your main argument.	elaborate on
evaluate (v)	To assess or judge the value of something	Teachers evaluate student progress each term.	evaluate performance
implement (v)	To put a plan or system into effect	The school will implement new teaching methods.	implement policies

Common Mistakes

Confusing innovate with invent; 'innovate' implies improvement, while 'invent' refers to creating something entirely new.
Using 'facilitate' interchangeably with 'help'; 'facilitate' suggests making a process easier, not just providing assistance.

Practice Question

In modern classrooms, teachers should _____ interactive activities to boost student engagement.

A) cause
B) create
C) facilitate
D) generate

Show Answer

Answer: C) facilitate
Explanation: 'Facilitate' means to make an action or process easier, ideal for describing teaching methods.

Key Takeaways

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