Word: Emphasize

Pronunciation

/ˈɛm.fə.sʌɪz/

Definitions

• Verb: To give special importance or prominence to something; to draw particular attention to a point or fact by dwelling on it or expressing it forcefully.

Examples:

• Verb: “The speaker emphasized the importance of teamwork in his presentation.”
  • “In her essay, she emphasized how crucial it is to recycle for environmental sustainability.”

Phrases

• “To emphasize a point”: To make a specific detail stand out or be more memorable.
• “Emphasize on something”: To lay stress upon a particular aspect or feature.
• “Put emphasis on”: To give greater weight or significance to something.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The teacher emphasized the need for students to revise their notes regularly.”
• “She emphasized her words with dramatic hand gestures to ensure everyone understood the gravity of the situation.”

Synonyms

• Stress
• Highlight
• Accentuate
• Draw attention to
• Underline
• Call attention to
• Spotlight
• Exaggerate (in certain contexts)
• Point up
• Bring out
• Give prominence to