overemphasize B2 Topic:Actions & Processes Also spelled over-emphasize US /ˈoʊvɝˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ See IPA manual Freq #165302 Meanings 1 verb To give too much importance to something. I cannot overemphasize how important it is to arrive on time. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 verb · to give too much importance... overstateoverstressexaggerate Word family Forms overemphasizedoveremphasizesoveremphasizing Etymology AI details From over- + emphasize. Topics Actions & Processes External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # overemphasize **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** verb **IPA (US):** /ˈoʊvɝˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ **Frequency rank:** 165302 ## Meanings 1. To give too much importance to something. ## Examples - I cannot overemphasize how important it is to arrive on time. ## Etymology From over- + emphasize. ## AI Etymology Overemphasize comes from over- + emphasize. Modern senses include to give too much importance to something. ## Topics - Actions & Processes markdown