emphasize

verb
UK: /ˈemfəsaɪz/
US: /ˈemfəsaɪz/

  1. To give special importance or attention to something.

    1. I want to emphasize this part of the story now.
    2. The report emphasize the importance of education and training for all.

  2. To make something more noticeable.

    1. She used bold font to emphasize key words.
    2. The lighting was used to emphasize the architectural features of the building.

Synonyms

highlight stress underline accentuate
emphasize transitive-verb

  1. To state or show the importance of something

    1. You should emphasize that you need help to succeed.
    2. The teacher emphasized the importance of regular attendance to all students.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "emphasize" in English means: To give special importance or attention to something., To make something more noticeable..

The phonetic transcription of "emphasize" is /ˈemfəsaɪz/ in British English and /ˈemfəsaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "emphasize": highlight, stress, underline, accentuate.

Example usage of "emphasize": "I want to emphasize this part of the story now.". More examples on the page.