emphasize

Use Emphasize in a sentence

verb (used with object), em·pha·sized, em·pha·siz·ing.

to give emphasis to; lay stress upon; stress: to emphasize a point; to emphasize the eyes with mascara.

Also, especially British, em·pha·sise.

Origin:
1820–30; emphas(is) + -ize

Related forms

hy·per·em·pha·size, verb (used with object), hy·per·em·pha·sized, hy·per·em·pha·siz·ing.

mis·em·pha·size, verb (used with object), mis·em·pha·sized, mis·em·pha·siz·ing.

re·em·pha·size, verb (used with object), re·em·pha·sized, re·em·pha·siz·ing.

su·per·em·pha·size, verb (used with object), su·per·em·pha·sized, su·per·em·pha·siz·ing.

un·em·pha·sized, adjective

un·em·pha·siz·ing, adjective

well-em·pha·sized, adjective

Synonyms
accent, accentuate, highlight.

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emphasize or emphasise (ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz)

—vb
	(tr) to give emphasis or prominence to; stress

emphasise or emphasise

—vb

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Word Origin & History

emphasize

1828, from emphasis + -ize. Related: Emphasized; emphasizing.

Example sentences

We emphasize on teamwork and a mature playstyle.

But they also emphasize primary care and preventive care, addressing diseases

and problems before they become major.

It is important to emphasize that this is not a new development.

We need to emphasize that finance has no independent value whatever.

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