Definitions

emphasize

[em-fuh-sahyz] / ˈɛm fəˌsaɪz /

VERB

stress, give priority to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accentuate affirm assert highlight indicate maintain point out reiterate repeat underline underscore

STRONG

accent articulate charge dramatize enlarge enunciate headline hit impress italicize mark pinpoint press pronounce punctuate spotlight weight

WEAK

bear down dwell on insist on labor the point limelight make a point make clear make emphatic make much of play up point up put accent on rub in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny

STRONG

lose mumble

WEAK

depreciate forget ignore play down understate

Example Sentences

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Conscious rap emphasizes political themes and social injustice.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dostal agreed with the sentiment and said he is humbled by the collaborative event, which he said is fan emphasized.

From Los Angeles Times

It is also worth emphasizing that Project Genie remains in its very early stages, analysts at Jefferies wrote in a weekend note.

From Barron's

The authors emphasized that additional research is needed, particularly prospective studies that follow patients forward in time rather than relying on historical records.

From Science Daily

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