according to whom
- sourcePoint of origin
- citationMention of a source
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- claimsStatements of truth
- saysExpresses in words
alleges · reportedly · attributed · quoted · credibility · evidence · hearsay · rumor · witness · expert · spokesperson · anonymous · verified · reliable · dubious · skeptical · contested · disputed
epistemic certainty
according to whomobviously
In an apparent manner
undeniably · common knowledge · axiomatically · self-evidently · self-evident
rhetorical stance
according to whomI agree
Expression of assent
says who · well said · fair enough · if you say so · absolutely