verbs for argument analysis

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move forward in a purposeful way

advances

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a person who vigorously supports or defends a person or cause.

champions

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assert something as a position in an argument.

contends

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support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); further the progress of

promotes

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put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

proposes

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put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role.

recommends

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state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

asserts

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a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

advocates

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accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive)

condones

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declare one's public approval or support of

endorses

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make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.

magnifies

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make more noticeable or prominent.

accentuates

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express complete disapproval of; censure.

condemns

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criticize unfairly; disparage.

denigrates

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tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.

mocks

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prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.

refutes

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erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation).

undermines

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treat as unworthy of serious consideration.

dissmisses

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deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite.

contradicts

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a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.

rapport

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intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

enhances

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make or become stronger.

strengthens

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strengthen or support physically or mentally.

sustains

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say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity

reiterates

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a call to prove or justify something.

challenges

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make ineffective; nullify

negates

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disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument.

opposes

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be favourably disposed towards or willing to do something.

inclines

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handle or control (a tool, mechanism, information, etc.) in a skilful manner.

manipulates

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control or influence (a person or course of action).

sways

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aim (something) in a particular direction or at a particular person

directs

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think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

ponder

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cumilative effect

 dovetails [feature 1] with [feature 2] generating a sense of…

[author] transitions/telescopes/pivots from 'X' to 'Y' in order to…

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sancerrif

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words for progressing ideas that are shifting

telescopes, progresses, corrogates

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describing image

panoramic, majestic