Battle and Emulate

Battle

Battle verb - To enter into contest or conflict with.

Usage example: the two top-seeded tennis players battled each other for almost three hours

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Emulate and battle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Emulate" instead a verb "Battle".

Emulate verb - To be the same in meaning or effect.

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Battle and emulate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Battle" instead a verb "Emulate".

character	battle character	emulate character
time	battle time	emulate time
effects	battle effects	emulate effects
father	battle father	emulate father
Other words: humans, times, powers, beings, heroes.

The director deliberately wanted to emulate a James Bond teaser for the first film, which resulted in an epic battle scene that would be called back to in the climaxes of parts two and three.

Source: The Teaser aka: Cold Opening
Zaraki's idol Yachiru, the very first Kenpachi and founder of the 11th Division, was an Ax-Crazy Blood Knight whose viciousness in battle was something Zaraki aspired to emulate.

Source: Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette
Among the Waghi tribe of Papau New Guinea, warriors paint their shields with the symbols of animals whose traits they wish to emulate in battle.

Source: Cargo Cult

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