Definitions
- To give special importance or attention to something. - To highlight or draw attention to a particular point or idea. - To make something more noticeable or significant.
- To put emphasis on something or someone. - To highlight the importance or significance of a particular point or idea. - To cause mental or emotional pressure or strain.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve giving importance or attention to something.
- 2Both words can be used to highlight a particular point or idea.
- 3Both words can be used to draw attention to something.
- 4Both words can be used to indicate the significance of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Emphasize is more commonly used in formal contexts, while stress is more common in informal contexts.
- 2Connotation: Emphasize has a neutral connotation, while stress can have a negative connotation when referring to mental or emotional pressure.
- 3Intensity: Stress implies a higher level of intensity than emphasize.
- 4Meaning: Stress can also refer to physical pressure or force, while emphasize does not have this meaning.
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Remember this!
Both emphasize and stress are synonyms that convey the idea of giving importance or attention to something. However, emphasize is more formal and neutral, while stress is more informal and can have a negative connotation when referring to mental or emotional pressure. Additionally, stress can also refer to physical pressure or force, which is not part of the meaning of emphasize.
