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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
To place too much emphasis on; to overstate the importance of..
Use over emphasize when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Over emphasize means To place too much emphasis on; to overstate the importance of..
Common synonyms include big up, play up, stretch, cut it fat.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use over emphasize where its definition matches the intended context.
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