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
- 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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