emphasize

B1 Topic:Mind & Cognition

Also spelled emphasise, emphasises, and emphasising

US /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ UK /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/
verb Freq #19928

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb

    To give special importance or attention to something

    The doctor emphasized the need for regular exercise.

  2. 2
    verb

    To say something with extra force to show it is important

    She emphasized every word so we would not forget.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 verb · to give special importance... stresshighlightunderscore
2 verb · to say something with extra... accent
Opposites
de-emphasizedownplay
Word family
Forms emphasisedemphasizedemphasizesemphasizing

Etymology

Latin, from Ancient Greek – see emphasis.

Topics

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