emphasized

especially British, em·pha·sised

[em-fuh-sahyzd]

adjective

1. made more visible, more important, etc.; stressed.

   Read the emphasized sentence carefully, and contrast it with the information given in the previous paragraph.

   Good sportsmanship was the emphasized theme of the club's operations.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of emphasize.

Other Word Forms

• unemphasized adjective
• well-emphasized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of emphasized¹

emphasize ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Hegseth has repeatedly emphasized that the updated fitness requirements for troops are part of a larger effort to achieve a “warrior ethos” in the U.S. military.

From Los Angeles Times

The report emphasized that the “fire front” had not crossed into west Altadena, where nearly all the deaths took place, until around 5 a.m., nearly two hours after the evacuation orders came for the area.

From Los Angeles Times

Frank emphasized that the Clippers front office takes the salary cap rules seriously.

From Los Angeles Times

The district emphasized that Roberts had “passed comprehensive background checks” and submitted all required hiring documentation.

From Salon

This is a far cry from Starbucks’ prior policy, which emphasized creative expression and freedom in the employees’ clothing, and many are not happy with the change.

From Salon

Related Words

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