emphasize

B1 Topic:Actions & Processes

Also spelled emphasise, emphasises, and emphasising

US /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ UK /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ See IPA manual

Freq #19928

Meanings

1

verb
To give special importance or attention to something

The doctor emphasized the need for regular exercise.
2

verb
To say something with extra force to show it is important

She emphasized every word so we would not forget.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to give special importance... stress highlight underscore

2 verb · to say something with extra... accent

Opposites

de-emphasizedownplay

Word family

Forms emphasisedemphasizedemphasizesemphasizing

Etymology

Latin, from Ancient Greek – see emphasis.

Topics

Actions & Processes

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