📢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

Related Vocabularies

to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
to start again after a pause or interruption
to create or devise a plan, system, or method
to remain in a particular place or state
To support or strengthen; to prop up.

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