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Vocabulary Entry
indirect
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Not direct; done in a way that is not straightforward or clear.
Example Sentences
"She gave an indirect answer to the question."
"His indirect approach made the discussion more complicated."
"The advertisement used indirect messaging to appeal to consumers."
V
verb
To influence or affect something in a way that is not straightforward.
Example Sentences
"He tried to indirect my decision with his suggestions."
"The manager has the ability to indirect the team’s focus."
"They may indirect the outcome of the project without realizing it."
N
noun
Something that is not direct or straightforward.
Example Sentences
"The indirect of the conversation was clear to everyone."
"Her comments had an indirect that upset some people."
"The book explores the indirect of historical events on modern society."