emphasize
verb (used with object)
emphasise
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a variation of
emphasize.
Example Sentences
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China could allay fears of a second Yalta by using the summit to "emphasise the defence of sovereignty and support for multilateral organisations", Wang said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026
"What I would emphasise is that our positions are based on human rights and are supported by international law and international conventions," Jabareen said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
The minister has been at pains to emphasise that she's committed to the new curriculum.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
"I want to emphasise once again: we are not preparing for any kind of hostilities with Europe," he added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
Composers of the mid- to late-eighteenth century limited themselves to a small choice of chords partly as a reaction to the harmonic style of their predecessors, but also to emphasise the primacy of the melody.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
