Below are a few particular reasons for making use of synonyms:
1) To explain trends that refers to an upward trend, downward trend, constant and fluctuation.
Examples for you
Terms used in case of upward trend
Rise, increase, growth
Terms used in case of downward trend
Decline, fall, drop, decrease
Terms used in case of constant trend
Stay constant, remain unchanged, and remain steady
Terms used in case of fluctuation trend
Fluctuation, fluctuate
2) The use of transition words to avoid repetition and create cohesion the use of transition words is essential. It is more used in IELTS Writing Task 1.
Examples for your ready reference
At this point, to commence with, subsequently, finally, afterwards
3) Synonyms used for estimation
In IELTS, you will come across charts, figures, and bar charts where you may be required to estimate data. There you can make use of common synonyms to describe figures or numbers.
For example
Nearly, about, approximately, around, just below, just over, just above
4) Using it to predict
There may be some instance where you may be given a graph or chart. There you may be asked to predict what can happen in the near future. In that case, it is better to avoid using the term ‘will’ and instead use the following terms –
Is projected to ……
Is expected to ….
Is shown to ……
5) To give an opinion about a particular thing
From my perspective ………
According to me ……
In my opinion ….
From my point of view ….
In my view …..
As far as my point is concerned …..
6) Synonyms are also used for introductory statements like –
According to many celebrities …..
Professionals often say that …..
Some individuals argue over …..
It is generally said that …..
7) For sentences used in body paragraphs classified in two –
- Topic sentence starters
Examples,
The important disadvantage of ….. to note is …..
My reason to believe in him is ……
Another advantage of using …. is …….
- Sentence starter in supporting role –
As a result of …..
In other terms …
It is because ….
