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emphasize

/'ɛmfə,saɪz/

Synonyms of emphasize Antonyms of emphasize Examples of emphasize Usage of emphasize Parts of emphasize Definition that contains emphasize Words sounding like emphasize Explanation of emphasize

verb
to stress, single out as important
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"Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"

Similar:

accent accentuate emphasise punctuate stress

type of:
show express evince
verb
give extra weight to (a communication)
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"Her gesture emphasized her words"

Similar:

emphasise underline underscore

type of:
accentuate punctuate accent emphasise stress

Examples of emphasize

"Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"
"Her gesture emphasized her words"