Emphasize Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
emphasize
verb
also British
emphasise
emphasizes;
emphasized;
emphasizing
emphasize
verb
also British
emphasise
emphasizes;
emphasized;
emphasizing
Britannica Dictionary definition of EMPHASIZE
[+ object]
:
to give special attention to (something)
:
to place emphasis on (something)
- Their father always emphasized [=_stressed_] the importance of discipline. [=always said that discipline was important]
- He wanted to emphasize (to us) that he hadn't meant to offend anyone.
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