emphasize
SayEM-fuh-syz/ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/
Formsemphasizes, emphasizing, emphasized
UK spellingemphasise
- 1To give extra importance to something so people notice it.
Like using a yellow marker to make important words stand out on a page.
The coach likes to emphasize teamwork during every practice.
She emphasized the word "now" to show it was urgent.
Similarstress, highlight, underline, underscore, accentuate
Oppositedownplay, understate, minimize
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Origin
This word comes from Latin, which took it from Ancient Greek. It is linked to the word 'emphasis'.