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Meaning of emphasize
to give importance or prominence to something
Etymology of emphasize
The word "emphasize" originates from the Greek word "emphaino", which means "to show clearly" or "to display", and the suffix "-ize", which forms a verb
The word has been used in the English language since the 17th century to convey the idea of giving prominence or importance to something
Synonyms
stress
accentuate
highlight
underline
underscore
point out
draw attention to
bring to notice
call attention to
spotlight
focus on
concentrate on
prioritize
magnify
amplify
intensify
enhance
augment
emphasize
accent
foreground
play up
rub in
drive home
ram home
press home
impress upon
instill
drill into
hammer home
reiterate
repeat
reemphasize
reaffirm
reconfirm
confirm
Definitions
- To give special importance or attention to something
- * To lay stress on something in order to draw attention to it
Usage Examples
- The teacher emphasized the importance of proper punctuation in writing
- * The company will emphasize customer service in its new marketing campaign
- * She emphasized her point by using a powerful example