emphasize

CEFRB2

/ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To give special importance to something when speaking or writing.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

Examples

  • I want to emphasize this point in particular.

  • You should emphasize that fact.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • [ˈɛɱ.fə.saɪz]

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job.

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Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

Teachers often blank the importance of reading to young students.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

Latin, from Ancient Greek – see emphasis.