emphasize

American  

[em-fuh-sahyz] / ˈɛm fəˌsaɪz /

especially British, emphasise

verb (used with object)

emphasized, emphasizing

1. to give emphasis to; lay stress upon; stress: to emphasize the eyes with mascara.

   to emphasize a point;

   to emphasize the eyes with mascara.

   Synonyms:

   highlight, accentuate, accent

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emphasize British  

/ ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to give emphasis or prominence to; stress

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Other Word Forms

• hyperemphasize verb (used with object)
• misemphasize verb (used with object)
• reemphasize verb (used with object)
• superemphasize verb (used with object)
• unemphasizing adjective

Etymology

Origin of emphasize

First recorded in 1820–30; emphas(is) + -ize

Example Sentences

NIO is seeking to use its flagship Firefly brand to expand overseas by emphasizing its cars’ small size and advanced design.

From The Wall Street Journal

Morgan Stanley’s chief U.S. equity strategist, Mike Wilson, emphasizes that tech is becoming more attractive.

From Barron's

New federal dietary guidelines emphasize increased protein and whole foods, reduced sugar and ultraprocessed products.

From Barron's

Morgan Stanley’s chief U.S. equity strategist, Mike Wilson, emphasizes that tech is becoming more attractive.

From Barron's

The country’s second-largest waste firm, Republic is emphasizing plastic recycling and building the third of four planned polymer centers in Allentown, Pa.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• accentuate
• affirm
• assert
• highlight
• indicate
• maintain
• point out
• reiterate
• repeat
• underline
• underscore