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Day 102: Think or feel or believe or realize.

Writers often interchange the phrases I realize that, I think that, I believe that, and I feel that. However, these four phrases have unique meanings.

I realize that—expresses a new understanding or awarenessI think that—expresses an idea, a fact, etc. that, in your opinion, is trueI believe that—expresses an opinion or an expectation about a future occurrenceI feel that—expresses an emotional state

 

 

 

 

 

 

When a writer uses these phrases inappropriately, he or she confuses the readers. When they are used correctly, they accurately describe the writer’s confidence level and mental activity regarding a topic.