emphasized

[em-fuh-sahyzd] / ˈɛm fəˌsaɪzd /

VERB

stress, give priority to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

accent articulate charge dramatize enlarge enunciate headline hit impress italicize mark pinpoint press pronounce punctuate spotlight weight

WEAK

bear down dwell on insist on labor the point limelight make a point make clear make emphatic make much of play up point up put accent on rub in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny

STRONG

lose mumble

WEAK

depreciate forget ignore play down understate

Example Sentences

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The researchers also emphasized the importance of scientific collections.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Management emphasized that demand for eggs remains steady as consumers continue to prefer eggs as an affordable source of protein.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Goodwin emphasized how much disruption this recent oil-price shock and military conflict in the Middle East have caused for the asset class.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The European Central Bank has emphasized caution in its reaction to elevated energy prices, but said that it remains ready to act if necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

One of the issues I emphasized that day was the National Party’s recently introduced five-year plan, which contained the concept of “group rights.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela