Emphasize — Definition & Meaning

What does emphasize mean?

verb

To stress or give special importance to something, or to make something more noticeable or prominent. To draw attention to something or to make it more obvious.

Example

"She emphasized the importance of being on time for the meeting."

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Etymologically related

emphasis emphasize emphasising emphasises

Synonyms for emphasize

stress highlight accentuate underscore emphasises emphasising

Antonyms of emphasize

downplay minimize understate

Rhymes with emphasize

amaze daze faze phase