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Meaning of emphasized
The primary meaning of the word "emphasized" is to give importance or prominence to something.
Etymology of emphasized
The word "emphasized" comes from the verb "emphasize", which is derived from the Greek word "emphainein", meaning "to show clearly" or "to make visible", and the suffix "-ize", which forms a verb
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of giving importance or prominence to something
Synonyms
stressed
highlighted
underlined
accentuated
intensified
strengthened
amplified
magnified
pronounced
prominent
noticeable
conspicuous
evident
obvious
apparent
clear
distinct
marked
notable
outstanding
salient
striking
emphasized
foregrounded
prioritized
spotlighted
underscored
dramatized
exaggerated
hyperbolized
inflated
overemphasized
Definitions
- To give special importance or attention to something
- * To draw attention to something by making it more noticeable or prominent
- * To give more importance or weight to one aspect of something than to others
Usage Examples
- The teacher emphasized the importance of punctuality in her classroom
- * The company emphasized the need for innovation and creativity in their new product line
- * The artist emphasized the use of color and light in her latest painting
Antonyms
downplayed
minimized
understated
diminished
reduced
decreased
lessened
softened
muted
toned down
played down
ignored
overlooked
neglected
dismissed
belittled
marginalized
trivialized
underestimated