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 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

However, Milton emphasized that changes to global infection-control guidelines require strong evidence from randomized clinical trials like this one.

From Science Daily

“Something we emphasized heading into the season is how are we going to defend the box and set pieces,” Larkins said.

From Los Angeles Times

Executives emphasized the company's global footprint, with most revenue generated outside China and several top managers from overseas.

From Barron's