Argue and Emphasize

Argue

Argue verb - To state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration.

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Emphasize and argue are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Emphasize" instead a verb "Argue".

Nearby Words: argument, arguable, arguing

Emphasize verb - To indicate the importance of by centering attention on.

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Argue and emphasize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Argue" instead a verb "Emphasize".

character	argue character	emphasize character
lack	argue lack	emphasize lack
position	argue position	emphasize position
status	argue status	emphasize status
Other words: point, fact, way, characters, theme, innocence, insanity, points.

When Yang and Ruby argue mid-scene, Yang accuses Ruby of being a self-inserted Mary Sue, pointing out that Ruby's written the play to revolve around herself, and used the dialogue to emphasize that she's beloved by all who meet her.

Source: Web Animation / RWBY Chibi
Eventually, Alfred asks Damian if he really came all the way to the Batcave to "argue about Batman versus Superman." Slowly Slipping Into Evil: The comic does a good job taking a step-by-step approach to emphasize Superman's increasing comfort with violence and extreme methods.

Source: Comic Book / Injustice: Gods Among Us

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