emphasize

/ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/

verbem · pha · size

To emPHAsize is to put PHAs (focus) on it—then SIZE it up so it stands out.

Yes, it's emphasize. Remember the ending is **-size** (like “size”), not **-sise** in American spelling.

Definition

  1. verbto give special importance to something; to stress or highlight it

Examples

  • The teacher will emphasize the key vocabulary on the test.
  • Use bold text to emphasize the main point in your report.
  • He tried to emphasize his gratitude with a handwritten note.

Synonyms

stresshighlightunderscoreaccentuatespotlight

Antonyms

downplayminimize

Translations

ES enfatizarPT enfatizarFR souligner

Common misspellings

emphasiseemphasizeeemphaziseemphesizeemphasizeingemphasizinggemphasiZeemphaszie

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