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Usage Examples
Filter by Meaning Her mother's illocution made her realize that she needed to study harder.
The illocution of the boss's order was for the employees to complete the project by Friday.
The writer used illocution to make a point without being too heavy-handed.
The indirect illocution was a clever way to get his message across.
The teacher's illocution in asking the students to take out their textbooks was to begin the lesson.
Her illocution was misinterpreted as being disinterested.
Her suggestion was an illocution that hinted at something more.
Her illocution was so subtle that it took a while for her husband to understand what she was really saying.
The illocution of her statement was lost on him.
She used illocution to subtly criticize her boss without getting into trouble.
The politician's illocution was designed to appeal to both sides of the political spectrum.
Her compliments had an illocution that hinted at criticism.
His sarcastic illocution was lost on her, and she took his words at face value.
He used illocution to express his frustration with the situation without directly confronting anyone.
He used illocution to express his disagreement with the proposal.
Her illocution was intended to be humorous but came across as rude.
His illocution revealed his true feelings about the situation.
The irony in his illocution was lost on most of the audience, who took his words literally.
She used illocution to convey her true feelings without explicitly stating them.
The comedian's illocution was so subtle that only a few members of the audience got the joke.
His illocution was intended to be humorous, but it ended up offending some people.
Telling someone "I need you to finish this project by Friday" is an illocution.
Saying "I suggest we take a break" is an illocution.
Asking "Can you pass the salt?" is an illocution.
Saying "I recommend this restaurant" is an illocution.
"I bet you can't jump over that fence" is an illocution.
Telling someone "I love you" is an illocution.
Telling someone "I demand an apology" is an illocution.
Asking "May I use the restroom?" is an illocution.
Telling someone "I'll call you later" is an illocution.
Telling someone "I insist that you come with me" is an illocution.
Saying "I refuse to answer that question" is an illocution.
Her illocution was to convince her parents to let her go to the concert.
The illocution in her message suggested that she wanted to break up with him.
He used illocution to imply that he wanted to go out for dinner.
His statement was an illocution meant to influence the decision of his colleagues.
She used illocution to make him realize that he was being unreasonable.
The illocution in his tone made it clear that he was not interested.
She used illocution to drop a hint about the surprise party.
Her tone of voice and facial expression conveyed an illocution to the listener.
She used illocution to indirectly suggest that he should apply for the job.
His remark was an illocution to signal his readiness to cooperate.
The illocution of the doctor's advice was to improve the patient's health.
The illocution of the comedian's joke was to make the audience laugh.
The illocution of the coach's pep talk was to motivate the team to win.
The illocution of the message was to provide clarity on the situation.
The illocution of the actor's lines was to portray the character's emotions and motives.
Her illocution conveyed that she was pleased with the outcome of the project.
The politician's illocution was to appeal to voters' emotions.
The illocution of his statement was to make her feel appreciated.
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