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Common collocations with word in American Collocation

word verb transitive

US /wɜrd/

in a way that is not clear

ambiguously
badly
poorly
vaguely

Vaguely worded questions encourage vaguely worded answers.

in a clear or skilful way

carefully
clearly
cleverly
well

These documents have been carefully worded to ensure that they comply with current legislation.

in a suitable way

appropriately
properly
suitably

If questions aren’t worded properly, the debate will lack validity.

showing strong feelings

strongly

I have written them a rather strongly worded letter demanding an explanation.