emphasize
🇺🇸
/ˈemfəsaɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈemfəsaɪz/
verb
B2
to show something is very important
The teacher will emphasize the key points in the lesson.
B2
to make something stand out or be more noticeable
She wore bright colors to emphasize her style.
B2
to say a word or phrase with more force to show it matters
He will emphasize the word 'must' to show it is very important.
translation
to show something is very important; to make something stand out or be more noticeable; to say a word or phrase with more force to show it matters
Word Forms
3rd Present
emphasizes
Past
emphasized
Perfect
emphasized
Progressive
emphasizing