emphasize

[em-fuh-sahyz]

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verb (used with object), em·pha·sized, em·pha·siz·ing.

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

Also especially British, em·pha·sise.

Origin of emphasize

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

Related formshy·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·sized, adjectiveun·em·pha·siz·ing, adjectivewell-em·pha·sized, adjective

Synonyms

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accent, accentuate, highlight.

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Examples from the Web for emphasized

Contemporary Examples

The difference was emphasized immediately after QZ8501 went missing.
The Presumed Crash of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Is Nothing Like MH370
Lennox Samuels
December 29, 2014
When I spoke to Tavris about this phenomenon, she emphasized that everyone does this.
Why Didn’t Camille Dump Bill Cosby?
Amanda Marcotte
December 17, 2014
First, he emphasized the importance of the police and the need for new training and an end to “broken windows” tactics.
Eric Garner Protesters Have a Direct Line to City Hall
Jacob Siegel
December 11, 2014
Baghdadi emphasized in his message on Nov. 13 that his organization now has provinces in each of these five countries.
Murder Vids Help ISIS Lure More Monsters
Thomas Joscelyn
November 16, 2014
He emphasized that employing people with IDD is a triple win: the employer, the employee, and the federal government all benefit.
Hiring People With Disabilities Isn’t Just the Right Thing to Do—It’s Good for Business
Elizabeth Picciuto
October 27, 2014

Historical Examples

The importance of bulk in foods cannot be emphasized too much.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5
Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
"You see, Mr. Irwin, she would swear to that," emphasized Mary.
Within the Law
Marvin Dana
He noted the well-gloved hand with which she emphasized some point in her talk.
The Incomplete Amorist
E. Nesbit
Or had Gaspare emphasized that by further directions when alone with Ruffo?
A Spirit in Prison
Robert Hichens
Now the bigness only emphasized the dreariness and desolation.
Thankful's Inheritance
Joseph C. Lincoln

British Dictionary definitions for emphasized

emphasize

emphasise

verb

(tr) to give emphasis or prominence to; stress

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Word Origin and History for emphasized

emphasize

v.

1828, from emphasis + -ize. Related: Emphasized; emphasizing.

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Synonyms

Examples from the Web for emphasized

Contemporary Examples

The difference was emphasized immediately after QZ8501 went missing.

When I spoke to Tavris about this phenomenon, she emphasized that everyone does this.

First, he emphasized the importance of the police and the need for new training and an end to “broken windows” tactics.

Baghdadi emphasized in his message on Nov. 13 that his organization now has provinces in each of these five countries.

He emphasized that employing people with IDD is a triple win: the employer, the employee, and the federal government all benefit.

Historical Examples

The importance of bulk in foods cannot be emphasized too much.

"You see, Mr. Irwin, she would swear to that," emphasized Mary.

He noted the well-gloved hand with which she emphasized some point in her talk.

Or had Gaspare emphasized that by further directions when alone with Ruffo?

Now the bigness only emphasized the dreariness and desolation.

emphasize

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Word Origin and History for emphasized

emphasize

v.

Origin of emphasize