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 emphasize emphasize /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

verb

  1. () To stress, single out as important  ( accent , emphasise , punctuate , accentuate , emphasize , stress )
    to stress, single out as important
     Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet
    Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet
  2. () Give extra weight to (a communication)  ( emphasise [British] , emphasize , underscore , underline )
    give extra weight to (a communication)
     Her gesture emphasized her words
    Her gesture emphasized her words