What does emphasize mean?
Emphasize means (transitive) To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something)..
Emphasize
/ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something)..
Example Sentences
His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job.
Synonyms for emphasize
Antonyms for emphasize
Related Words
Word Forms
- emphasizes
- emphasizing
- emphasized
- emphasise
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for emphasize?
Common synonyms include betone, highlight, stress, underscore.
What is the opposite of emphasize?
Possible antonyms include de-emphasize, downplay, destress, deemphasize.
How do you use emphasize in a sentence?
His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job.
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