How to Win Friends & Influence People

To help something develop or grow

The teacher's role is to foster learning.

cultivatepromoteencourage

A feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair

Avoid resentment by being transparent.

bitternessdispleasuregrudge

To make an action or process easier

Good communication skills facilitate teamwork.

assistexpeditepromote

To improve the quality, value, or extent of

These skills enhance relationships.

improveenrichstrengthen

Serving a useful purpose; helping to improve; promoting improvement or development

a constructive approach

positivehelpfulproductive

The expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes

Criticism can lead to resentment.

disapprovalcensurefault-finding

to include or contain as a necessary part or consequence

Effective communication involves active listening.

entailincludecomprise

felt or done by each of two or more people toward the other or others

Criticism and condemnation can stifle mutual understanding.

Willing to consider new ideas or arguments; open-minded

The audience was receptive to her message.

open-mindedresponsiveamenable

The action or state of cooperating

Successful projects often rely on effective cooperation among team members.

collaborationteamworkpartnership

Basic; essential

Fundamental principles of physics

basicessentialprimary

The expression of very strong disapproval; censure

The condemnation of the policy was swift and widespread.

censuredenunciationreproachstrong disapproval