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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Gambetta emphasized that the announcement purely pertains to research, as the real challenge lies in producing chips at scale.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Hochschild emphasized Vance’s hypocrisy and callousness, particularly when it comes to women and reproduction.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

The S&P 500 lost more than 1% last Wednesday after Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh repeatedly emphasized that officials are “unambiguously and unanimously” committed to bringing inflation back to the central bank’s 2% target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Kuchipudi emphasized that pasteurization effectively destroys the virus, highlighting the importance of avoiding raw milk.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

He emphasized our being on time and suiting up.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez