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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He emphasized that making resources, helplines and culturally tailored materials readily available to everyone is crucial.

From Los Angeles Times

And the way she emphasized the world trouble, I could tell I was in plenty.

From Literature

The bankers emphasized that central bank independence is crucial for price, financial, and economic stability.

From Barron's

He emphasized that investment in teachers is essential to rebuilding education in Palestine.

From Science Daily

Professor Polkinghorne emphasized that the results are specific to people receiving hemodialysis for kidney failure.

From Science Daily