No. 7,292 in Dutch
betoogt
"Argues" or "states" (present tense of "betogen").
In a sentence
De docent betoogt dat herhaling belangrijk is voor het leren.
The teacher argues that repetition is important for learning.
In this sentence, 'betoogt' is used to mean 'argues' or 'makes a case for', indicating the teacher is presenting a reasoning or justification for the assertion made.
Hij betoogt met veel passie over de waarde van kunst.
He argues with great passion about the value of art.
Here, 'betoogt' signifies 'to argue', emphasizing a passionate and detailed explanation or defense of a viewpoint regarding art's value.
De politicus betoogt de noodzaak van snelle klimaatactie.
The politician argues the need for swift climate action.
In this instance, 'betoogt' illustrates the act of advocating or reasoning in favor of urgent actions to address climate concerns.
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