emphasize

hy·per·em·pha·size, verb (used with object), hy·per·em·pha·sized, hy·per·em·pha·siz·ing.mis·em·pha·size, verb (used with object), mis·em·pha·sized, mis·em·pha·siz·ing.re·em·pha·size, verb (used with object), re·em·pha·sized, re·em·pha·siz·ing.su·per·em·pha·size, verb (used with object), su·per·em·pha·sized, su·per·em·pha·siz·ing.

un·em·pha·siz·ing, adjective

How to use emphasize in a sentence

She seemed to be purposely emphasising the selfish part of her dissatisfaction out of a kind of reckless defiance.
Robin Redbreast|Mary Louisa Molesworth
A few explanatory words were thrown in, emphasising the highly artistic nature of the Punch and Judy entertainment.
Black Rock|Ralph Connor
But attention has now to be directed to the necessity of emphasising the reality of spirit.
An Interpretation of Rudolf Eucken's Philosophy|W. Tudor Jones
Then he drew his chair closer to hers, and emphasising his points with his long forefinger against the palm of his hand, began.
Thirty|Howard Vincent O'Brien

The corrugations add to the strength of the device, the wood fibres closing around them, age and rust but emphasising their grip.
Woodwork Joints|William Fairham

British Dictionary definitions for emphasize

emphasize

emphasise

/ (ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to give emphasis or prominence to; stress

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