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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emphasized

He emphasized the importance of identifying stocks of companies that are priced below the Diamond Hill team’s estimates of intrinsic value.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

At the same time, researchers emphasized that the evidence does not prove chili peppers cause cancer and that more rigorous studies are still needed.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026

The judges behind Monday's ruling emphasized that their decision in no way offered scientific advice or the basis for public health policy.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

Ball movement has been emphasized all season, “so it’s good that we’re starting to figure it out,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026

“Long before you find them, the demons will know you’re there. Watch for them well,” he emphasized, “for when they appear, it might be too late.”

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster