3.3 Want

Use this domain for words related to wanting something or wanting to do something.

Louw Nida Codes:

25A Desire, Want, Wish

What words refer to wanting something?

want, desire, wish, long for, yearn, crave, hunger, thirst, be attracted to, fancy, have a fancy for, intent on

What words refer to wanting to do something?

want to, wish you could, aspire to, feel like, hope you can, interested in, raring to, have an urge to,

What words refer to something someone wants?

want (n), desire (n), wish (n), longing, yearning, craving, mania, obsession,

What words describe something that people want?

desirable,

What words describe something that people don't want?

unwanted, undesirable,

3.3.1 Decide, plan

Use this domain for words related to deciding to do something.

Louw Nida Codes:

30E To Decide, To Conclude

What words refer to deciding to do something?

decide, decide on, decide against, choose, plan, conclude that, determine your course, strategize

What words refer to what is decided?

decision, choice, plan, course, strategy

3.3.1.1 Purpose, goal

Use this domain for words referring to a goal--something that you want to do or something that you want to happen.

Louw Nida Codes:

89I Purpose

What words refer to the purpose of what you are doing?

purpose, goal, aim (n), design (n), desire (n), destination, end, function, idea, intent, intention, object, objective, plan, the point, proposal, reason, target, use (n),

What words refer to the purpose of something someone says?

point, implication, mean, be driving at, be trying to say,

What words refer to the purpose of something like a machine or tool?

function, use,

What words indicate the purpose of something?

for, be for, for the sake of, serve to, so, so that, to, toward, with a view to, with the aim of,

What words indicate that something is done or made for a particular purpose?

be meant to do something, supposed to do something, be intended to do something, be designed to do something,

What words refer to trying to reach a goal?

to strive toward a goal, press on, aim for, endeavor, head for, try to accomplish,

What words refer to reaching a goal?

reach, attain, surpass

What words refer to failing to reach a goal?

fail to reach, miss, fall short of

What words refer to not having any purpose?

purposeless, without purpose, lack a goal, aimless, drifting, no direction,

3.3.1.2 Choose

Use this domain for words related to choosing something--to want one thing (or person) from a group of things, or to choose to do one thing from several possible things you could do.

Louw Nida Codes:

30F To Choose, To Select, To Prefer

What words refer to choosing something?

choose, select, prefer, decide on, pick, designate, elect, favor, opt for, specify, vote, would rather have

What words refer to the thing that is chosen?

choice, selection, preference, decision

What words refer to the things that could be chosen?

alternative, option, selection, candidate

3.3.1.3 Cast lots

Use this domain for words referring to casting lots--to make a decision by chance.

What is the general term for making a decision by chance?

cast lots [in English and many languages there isn't a generic term; 'cast lots' is archaic]

What methods are used for making a decision by chance?

roll a die, flip a coin, draw straws, pick names out of a hat, rock-paper-scissors, pick a card (out of a deck), count off, decide who goes first

What kind of decisions are made by these methods?

deciding who goes first in a game, deciding who dies (e.g. who gets the life preserver), deciding who is guilty

What do people say when a decision has been made?

X team has won the toss. OK, John goes first. I win. The Lord's will be done. It is the will of the gods. The gods have spoken.

What is the validating principle behind these methods?

fate, chance, God's will, social consensus

3.3.1.4 Intend

Use this domain for words related to intending to do something--to do something intentionally and not by accident.

Louw Nida Codes:

30D To Intend, To Purpose, To Plan

What words refer to intending to do something?

intend, aim, expect, mean to do something, plan, purpose, resolve, be set on,

What words refer to what is intended?

intent, intention, impulse, aim, purpose, resolution

What words describe something that someone intended to do?

intentional, intentionally, on purpose, because I wanted to

3.3.1.5 Deliberately

Use this domain for words related to doing something deliberately--to intend to do something, as opposed to doing something accidentally.

What words refer to doing something deliberately?

deliberately, on purpose, intentionally, pointedly, make a point of, knowingly, consciously, willfully, mean to do something

What words describe something that is done deliberately?

deliberate, intentional, conscious, calculated, premeditated

What words refer to not doing something deliberately?

accidentally, by accident, by mistake, unintentionally, not mean to do something, inadvertently, unconsciously

What words describe something that is not done deliberately?

accidental, unintentional, unconscious, involuntary

3.3.1.6 Determined

Use this domain for words related to being determined to do something--deciding to do something and not letting anything stop you.

Louw Nida Codes:

25O Patience, Endurance, Perseverance

25F Be Eager, Be Earnest, In a Devoted Manner

What words refer to being determined to do something?

determined, aspire, be intent on, be set on, set your mind on, be resolved, mean business, purposefully, tenacious, put yourself into,

What words describe a person who is determined?

determined, adamant, committed, driven, hard headed, inexorable, inflexible, obdurate, persevering, pertinacious, single-minded, steadfast, strong-willed, stubborn, tenacious, uncompromising,

What words describe a person's behavior that is determined?

stubborn, steadfast, resolute, dogged, wholehearted,

What words refer to being so determined that you are even willing to do something bad?

go to any lengths, be hell-bent on, whatever the cost, ruthless, stop at nothing

What words refer to the quality of being determined?

determination, ambition, commitment, drive, endurance, perseverance, pertinacity, resolve, spirit, fighting spirit, steadfastness, stick-to-itiveness, tenacity, will, willpower,

What words refer to becoming more determined?

stiffen your resolve, set your mind on, commit,

What words refer to persevering in a task?

persevere, give it your best, keep on, hang in there, endure, persist, plod, plug,

What words refer to not being determined?

apathetic, indifference, indifferent, listless, lethargic, neutral, nonchalant, uncaring,

3.3.1.7 Stubborn

Use this domain for words related to being stubborn--to be unwilling to change a decision; to be unwilling to do something someone wants you to do; or to do what you want to do, even though other people do not want you to do it.

Louw Nida Codes:

88B' Stubbornness

What words describe someone who is stubborn?

stubborn, adamant, bull-headed, conservative, dogged, enduring, hardened, hardheaded, headstrong, immovable, impenitent, incorrigible, indomitable, inflexible, intractable, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, persistent, pig-headed, recalcitrant, relentless, stiff-necked, strong-willed, stubborn, as stubborn as a mule, tenacious, unbending, uncompromising, ungovernable, unmanageable, unrepentant, unyielding, willful,

What words refer to a stubborn person?

stubborn fool, mule, bulldog,

What words refer to being stubborn?

refuse to obey/listen, won't listen to reason, stick to your guns,

What words refer to the quality of being stubborn?

stubbornness, inflexibility, obstinacy, tenacity, stick-to-itiveness

3.3.1.8 Lust

Use this domain for words related to lusting for something--to want something bad or forbidden.

Louw Nida Codes:

25B Desire Strongly

What words refer to lusting for something?

desire, lust, avarice, burn, covet, crave, grasping, greed, inflamed

3.3.2 Request

Use this domain for words related to requesting something--to ask for something, or ask someone to do something.

Louw Nida Codes:

33L Ask For, Request

What words refer to saying something in order to acquire something from the other person?

request, make a request, ask for something, ask somebody to do something, appeal, make an appeal, petition, requisition, solicit, apply, consult,

What words refer to what is said when someone makes a request?

appeal (n), petition (n), request (n), solicitation, question

What words refer to a person who makes a request?

petitioner, suppliant

What special words do people use when they want to make a polite request?

please, if you wouldn't mind, would you mind?

What words refer to asking for something when you are desperate to get it?

implore, plead, beseech, entreat, importune

What words refer to what is said when a person pleads?

plea, entreaty

What words describe a person who pleads?

importunate

3.3.2.1 Agree to do something

Use this domain for words related to agreeing to do something.

What words refer to agreeing to do something?

agree to do something, accept, approve a plan, consent to, give your consent, grant someone's request, jump at the chance, jump at the opportunity, OK something, give your OK, say yes, give something the thumbs up, take on,

What words refer to the act of agreeing to do something?

agreement, consent,

What do people say when they agree to do something?

All right, Yes you can, Sure, Of course, Help yourself, Be my guest,

What words indicate that you are doing something that someone has asked you to do?

at someone's request, at the request of,

What words refer to agreeing to do something after first refusing?

give in, bow to, accede to,

3.3.2.2 Refuse to do something

Use this domain for words related to refusing to do something.

What words refer to refusing to do something?

refuse, refusal, flatly refuse, refuse point-blank, not agree to, will not, say no, decline, shake your head, turn down, dig your heels in, slam the door in someone's face, draw the line at, have none of

What do people say when they refuse to do something?

not likely, nothing doing, no way, and that's that

What words refer to refusing to give something?

refuse, deny, withhold

3.3.2.3 Intercede

Use this domain for words related to interceding for someone--to say something to someone because you want them to do something good for someone else.

Louw Nida Codes:

33I' Intercede

What words refer to requesting that someone do something for someone else?

intercede, intercession, intercessory, intervene on behalf of, interpose, mediate

What words refer to a person who intercedes?

intercessor, go-between, intermediary, mediator, peacemaker

3.3.2.4 Willing

Use this domain for words related to being willing to do something.

Louw Nida Codes:

25E Be Willing

What words refer to being willing to do something?

willing, acquiescent, agreeable, compliant, disposed, fain, free, game, kindly, morale, offer, readily, ready, ungrudging, volition, volitional, voluntary, volunteer, will, willful

What words refer to being unwilling to do something?

unwilling, unwillingness, forced, grudging, involuntary, loath, pressured, reluctant,

3.3.3 Influence

Use this domain for words related to influencing someone--to do something because you want someone to change his thinking.

What words refer to influencing someone to change his thinking or decision?

influence, sway, bias, pull strings, work on, affect, impact, make an impression on, prejudice, bribe, bring into line, lead by the nose

What words refer to your ability to change another's mind or decision?

have influence, be influential, carry weight, have a hold on

What words refer to the influence you have on another's mind or decision?

influence, impact, weight, pressure, power, sway, control, leverage, pull

What words describe a person who has influence?

influential

3.3.3.1 Suggest

Use this domain for words referring to suggesting something--saying that something might be good.

What words refer to suggesting something to someone?

suggest, make a suggestion, float, recommend, propose, propound, submit

What words refer to formally suggesting something to a person in authority?

propose, recommend, put forward, put something before someone, submit, present,

What words do people use when suggesting something?

I suggest, can I suggest, can I make a suggestion, let's, how about, what about, why don't you, you could always, we may as well, we might as well,

What words refer to suggesting someone for a job?

suggest, recommend, nominate, propose, put someone's name forward,

What words refer to something that someone suggests?

suggestion, proposal, recommendation, proposition, submission

3.3.3.2 Advise

Use this domain for words referring to giving someone advice or counsel, for instance recommending a wise course of action.

Louw Nida Codes:

33A' Advise

What words refer to giving someone advice?

advise, say someone should do something, give advice, recommend, urge, offer advice, advocate, commend, counsel, present, promote, propose, recommend a course of action, guide, instruct, submit, make a motion, exhort,

What words do people use when giving advice?

if I were you, you should do something, you ought to, you'd be better off, take my advice, take it from me, you'd be well advised to do something, on no account, you'd better, I would,

What words refer to asking for advice?

ask someone's advice, seek advice, consult, ask for advice, request advice, turn to for advice,

What words refer to doing what someone advises?

take someone's advice, follow someone's advice, listen to advice, act on someone's advice, accept advice, adopt,

What words refer to the advice that a person gives?

advice, tip, recommendation, guidance, counseling, counsel, instructions, idea, proposal, charge,

What words refer to someone who gives advice?

advisor, counselor, consultant, guru, mentor, coach,

What words refer to a group of people who give advice?

council, board, committee, advisory (board),

What words refer to needing advice?

need advice, don't know what to do,

What words refer to not knowing what to advise?

don't know what to tell you

What words refer to not accepting advice?

refuse advice, ignore advice

What words refer to giving advice when the person doesn't want it?

meddle, kibitz, kibitzer,

What words describe good or bad advice?

good, wise, bad, bum steer, advisable, helpful, constructive, positive,

3.3.3.3 Persuade

Use this domain for words related to persuading someone--to try to get someone to do something or to change his thinking.

Louw Nida Codes:

33B' Urge, Persuade

33H' Recommend, Propose

What words refer to trying to persuade someone to change his thinking or decision?

advocate, promote, persuade, convince, encourage, encouragement, urge, sway

What words describe a person who can persuade others?

convincing, persuasive

What words refer to someone being persuaded to change his thinking or decision?

come around to (someone's) view, see it (someone's) way, be won over

What words refer to persuading someone not to do something?

dissuade

3.3.3.4 Insist

Use this domain for words related to insisting--to say strongly or repeatedly that someone must do something, because the other person does not want to do it.

Louw Nida Codes:

33E' Insist

What words refer to insisting that someone do something?

insist, be insistent, at someone's insistence, put your foot down, demand, be adamant, won't take no for an answer, won't hear of, maintain, be resolute

What words describe a person who insists?

insistent, importunate, resolute

3.3.3.5 Compel

Use this domain for words related to compelling someone to do something--to cause or force someone to do something that they do not want to do.

Louw Nida Codes:

37B Compel, Force

What words refer to forcing someone to do something?

compel, blackmail, browbeat, bully (v), coerce, constrain, drive, force someone to do something, use force, force something on, insist, impel, impose your will on, make someone do something, oblige, press, pressure, put pressure on, push, use strong-arm tactics, use strong-arm methods, under duress, be breathing down someone's neck,

What words refer to a situation forcing someone to do something?

force, make someone do something, drive, compel someone to do something, leave someone with no choice, leave someone with no option, be condemned to,

What words refer to forcing someone to accept something?

force something on, impose, inflict something on,

What words refer to the act of forcing someone to do something?

compulsion,

What words describe something that someone is forced to do?

forcible (eviction), forcibly, compulsory (education),

What words refer to something someone does in order to force someone to do something?

coercion, pressure, high-pressure tactics, strong-arm tactics,

What words refer to someone who forces people to do things?

bully,

What words describe someone who forces people to do things?

bossy, coercive, pushy

3.3.3.6 Control

Use this domain for words related to controlling someone--to force someone to do what you want them to do by ordering them to do it, or by doing something so that they have no choice. Also use this domain for words related to controlling something, for instance to control a machine, so that it does what you want it to do.

What words refer to controlling someone or something?

control, be in control, manipulate, pull strings, call the shots, be in the driver's seat, steer, regulate, govern, dominate, monopolize, have a monopoly, have a stranglehold, have a hold over, wrap someone around your finger, hold sway, be the boss, be domineering, oppress, keep someone down, repress, walk all over

What words refer to being under someone's control?

be under someone's control, be in someone's power, be under someone's spell, be at someone's mercy, be a doormat

3.3.3.7 Warn

Use this domain for words related to warning someone--saying something to someone so that he will not do something bad.

Louw Nida Codes:

33U' Warn

What words refer to warning someone?

warn, forewarn, admonish, advise against, discourage someone from doing something, dissuade,

What words refer to what is said when someone is warning someone?

warning, admonition, alarm, alert, caution, caveat, discouragement, forewarning

What words describe something that should not be done?

inadvisable,

What words refer to something that makes a sound to warn people?

alarm, bell, buzzer,

3.3.3.8 Threaten

Use this domain for words related to threatening someone--to say that you will do something bad to someone if they don't do what you want them to do.

Louw Nida Codes:

33Z Threaten

What words refer to threatening someone?

threaten, menace, intimidate, terrorize, frighten, cow, bully, browbeat, blackmail, extort, warn

What words refer to the act of threatening or to what is said?

threat, menace, intimidation, terrorism, blackmail, extortion, warning

What words describe a person who threatens?

threatening, menacing, intimidating, bullying

What words refer to a person who threatens?

bully, terrorist, blackmailer, extortionist

3.3.4 Ask permission

Use this domain for words related to asking permission to do something. This domain is part of a scenario: You have authority over me. I want to do something. I ask you for permission to do it. You give permission or refuse permission. I obey you or disobey you.

What words refer to asking permission to do something?

ask, ask someone's permission

What words do people use when they are asking permission to do something?

can I, may I, do you mind if, would you mind if, is it all right if,

3.3.4.1 Give permission

Use this domain for words related to giving someone permission to do something. This domain is about a scenario: You have authority over me. I want to do something. I ask you for permission to do it. You give permission or refuse permission.

Louw Nida Codes:

37C Exercise Authority

What words refer to giving someone permission to do something?

give permission, agree to, allow, authorize, consent to, give your consent, grant permission, let, permit, say someone can do something, not stand in someone's way, sanction, suffer, give someone the go-ahead, okay something, give someone the green light, give leave,

What words do people use when they give someone permission?

go ahead, be my guest, feel free, help yourself,

What words refer to being allowed to do something?

get permission, can, be allowed, be free to do something, may,

What words refer to allowing something to happen by not making any effort to prevent it?

let, allow, not stand in someone's way, unchecked,

What words refer to allowing someone to do whatever they want?

give someone complete freedom, give someone a free hand, give someone carte blanche, give someone the run of,

What words refer to permission to do something?

permission, authorization, consent, clearance, someone's say-so, license, green light, the okay, the go-ahead,

What words refer to an official document that gives someone permission to do something?

permit, license, warrant,

What words refer to giving someone permission to do something that is not usually allowed?

bend the rules, make an exception, concession, excuse, exempt, waive,

What words describe something that people are allowed to do?

be allowed, allowable, permissible, acceptable,

3.3.4.2 Refuse permission

Use this domain for words related to refusing to permit someone to do something.

What words refer to refusing to give someone permission to do something?

refuse permission, deny permission, forbid, prohibit,

3.3.4.3 Exempt

Use this domain for words related to being exempt from a law or obligation.

What words refer to being exempt from a law or obligation?

exempt, free, not bound by, not answerable to, immune from prosecution, privileged, excused

3.3.4.4 Prevent

Use this domain for words related to preventing someone from doing something.

What words refer to preventing someone from doing something.

prevent someone from, keep someone from, avert, avoid, check, frustrate, nip in the bud, obviate, pre-empt, pre-emption, prevention, prohibit, stave off, stop, stopping, constrain, impose, hinder, impede, limit, overcome, prevail,

What words refer to something that prevents someone from doing something?

check, constraint, impediment, limitation, restriction,

3.3.4.5 Free to do what you want

Use this domain for words related to freedom--when you can do the things that you want to do.

Louw Nida Codes:

37J Release, Set Free

What words refer to being free to do something?

free, freely, be at liberty to do something

What words describe a person who is free?

free, freedman, liberated, freeborn, freeman

What words describe an activity that is free?

free, open, open-ended, unrestricted

What words refer to the state or right to be free?

freedom, liberty, autonomy, latitude, license, scope,

What words refer to becoming free?

gain your freedom, gain your liberty, win your freedom

What words refer to freeing someone?

free someone, set free, liberate, emancipate

3.3.5 Offer

Use this domain for words related to offering to do something for someone.

Louw Nida Codes:

33H' Recommend, Propose

What words refer to offering to do something for someone?

offer to do something (for someone), volunteer, come forward, let me, proffer, tender, make an overture,

What words refer to offering to give something to someone?

offer someone something, offer something to someone,

What words refer to holding something out to someone so that they can take it if they want it?

offer, hold something out,

What words refer to offering someone money for something you want?

offer someone (money) for something, make an offer, bid,

What words refer to the act of offering something to someone?

offer,

What words refer to what is offered?

bid,

What words refer to taking back an offer?

take back an offer, withdraw an offer,

What expressions do people use when they are offering something?

Would you like...? Can I...? Shall I...? Have a/some.... Help yourself to....

3.3.5.1 Accept

Use this domain for words referring to accepting something such as an offer, invitation, or request.

What words refer to accepting an offer?

accept, be acceptable to, be receptive to, take, take up, take someone up on something,

What words refer to the act of accepting an offer?

acceptance,

3.3.5.2 Reject

Use this domain for words referring to rejecting something such as an offer, invitation, or request.

What words refer to rejecting an offer?

reject, not accept, refuse, decline, turn down, take a rain check, have nothing to do with, turn up your nose at, throw out, say no to, veto, vote against, give something the thumbs down, dismiss, rebuff

What words refer to the act of rejecting an offer?

refusal, rejection,