Assert and Emphasize

Assert

Assert verb - To state clearly and strongly.
Usage example: a superpatriot who is never afraid to assert her allegiance to flag and country

Emphasize is a synonym for assert in accuse topic. In some cases you can use "Emphasize" instead a verb "Assert".

Emphasize

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

Assert is a synonym for emphasize in stress topic. You can use "Assert" instead a verb "Emphasize", if it concerns topics such as accuse.

Common collocations

respect assert respect emphasize respect
power assert power emphasize power
strength assert strength emphasize strength
role assert role emphasize role
Other words: position, femininity, status, way, superiority, innocence.
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