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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The researchers emphasized that early morning shift workers have not been widely studied, and the current trial lasted only four weeks and included otherwise healthy adults.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Management emphasized that demand for eggs remains steady as consumers continue to prefer eggs as an affordable source of protein.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

In response to questions, both the American Heart Assn. and Department of Health and Human Services emphasized their shared objectives over any differences.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Also, BOJ Gov. Ueda has emphasized the “profound” impact of JPY’s excessive depreciation on pass-through effect to prices, Wee says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

And she always emphasized that the flat wasn’t ours, but Gran’s.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin