emphasized

[em-fuh-sahyzd] / ˈɛm fəˌsaɪzd /

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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emphasized

Her attorney has emphasized that the investigation did not conclude Chavez-DeRemer violated federal law.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

The speakers emphasized that the Cybercab is safer than a human driver.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

She also emphasized that AI should not replace human teachers.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

He also emphasized that Target had “much more work to do” to win back consumers, who have gravitated to rivals that have been able to offer deeper discounts.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

If Nyame’s magnificent home displayed the sky god’s wealth and power, Anansi’s emphasized his cleverness.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia