📢emphasize

verb
/ˈɛmfəsaɪz/

Meaning

to give special importance or attention to something

Example Sentences

She emphasized the need for honesty in her speech.

The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.

Example Expressions

cannot emphasize enough

Synonyms

highlight, stress, underline, accentuate, point out
Entry 1
highlight, stress, underline, accentuate, point out
Entry 2
stress, highlight, underline, accentuate

Antonyms

downplay, ignore, overlook, minimize
Entry 1
downplay, ignore, overlook
Entry 2
downplay, minimize, ignore

Collocations

emphasize importance, emphasize need, emphasize role, emphasize strongly, strongly emphasize, emphasize point, clearly emphasize
Entry 1
emphasize importance, emphasize need, emphasize role, emphasize strongly
Entry 2
emphasize importance, strongly emphasize, emphasize point, emphasize need, clearly emphasize

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