emphasize

[ˈɛmfəsaɪz]

emphasize Definition

• 1. give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing
• 2. make (something) more clearly defined

Using emphasize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "emphasize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The teacher emphasized the importance of studying for the exam.

• Example

  He emphasized his point by repeating it several times.

• Example

  The bold font emphasizes the title of the article.

• Example

  The speaker used hand gestures to emphasize his words.

emphasize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for emphasize

• highlight
• underscore
• stress
• accentuate
• underline

Antonyms for emphasize

• understate
• downplay

Phrases with emphasize

• emphasize on

  to give extra attention or importance to something

  Example

  The company emphasizes on employee satisfaction.

• emphasize with

  to understand and share the feelings of someone

  Example

  I can emphasize with your situation.

• emphasize the need for

  to stress the importance of something

  Example

  The report emphasizes the need for better communication between departments.

Origins of emphasize

from Greek 'en-', meaning 'in', and 'phasis', meaning 'speech'

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Summary: emphasize in Brief

To 'emphasize' [ˈɛmfəsaɪz] is to give special importance or clarity to something in speech or writing. It can be done through repetition, gestures, or formatting, as in 'The bold font emphasizes the title of the article.' 'Emphasize' can also be used in phrases like 'emphasize on,' which means to give extra attention to something, and 'emphasize with,' which means to understand and share someone's feelings.