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give emphasis

VERB

underline

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accentuate highlight indicate point up stress underscore

STRONG

bracket caption feature italicize rule

WEAK

call attention to check off draw attention to interlineate play up point to

VERB

underscore

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accentuate highlight indicate mark stress

STRONG

accent caption feature italicize

WEAK

call attention to draw attention to point to

Example Sentences

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It is the golfers, the youngest of whom must be at least 50, who give emphasis to the word senior in the Senior PGA Tour.

From Time Magazine Archive

He lifted the lid on some secrets to give emphasis to his warning.

From Time Magazine Archive

Architects Robert Carson and Earl Lundin plan to set the metal and glass-faced tower back from the thoroughfare, flank it with one- and two-storied shops and restaurants to give emphasis to the slab construction.

From Time Magazine Archive

He paused to give emphasis to his understatement.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

I won't give up the money," said the governor, striking his fist upon the rail to give emphasis to his words; "that's just all about it.

From No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone by Castlemon, Harry

give emphasis

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