Definitions

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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A moderate Republican, Valadao had emphasized his support for immigration reform, a departure from his party.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

McKinnon also emphasized the company’s share-buyback plan, which was introduced in January of this year.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Mistral AI co-founder Guillaume Lample emphasized the critical need for Europe to access homegrown superintelligence capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Paz has so far emphasized the need for dialogue but not ruled out using "constitutional instruments" to end the blockade of La Paz -- an allusion to declaring a state of emergency.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

He emphasized our being on time and suiting up.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez