Assert
Assert verb - To state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration.
Usage example: asserted that a new roof would be necessary if the church was to remain open
Discuss and assert are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discuss" instead a verb "Assert".
Discuss
Discuss verb - To talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion.
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Assert and discuss are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assert" instead a verb "Discuss".
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