make a point

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emphasize v.
italicize v.
particularize v.
stipulate v.

VERB

emphasize

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 clear make emphatic make much of play up point up put accent on rub in

Antonyms

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deny

STRONG

lose mumble

WEAK

depreciate forget ignore play down understate

VERB

italicize

Synonyms

STRONG

accent accentuate affirm articulate assert charge dramatize enlarge enunciate feature headline highlight hit impress indicate maintain mark pinpoint press pronounce punctuate reiterate repeat spotlight stress underline underscore weight

WEAK

bear down dwell on insist on labor the point limelight make clear make emphatic make much of play up point out point up put accent on rub in

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal deny hide ignore lose mumble neglect reduce

VERB

particularize

Synonyms

STRONG

agree arrange bargain condition contract covenant designate detail engage guarantee impose make name pledge postulate promise provide require settle slot specify state

WEAK

insist upon lay down lay finger on pin down put down for specificate specificize spell out

Antonyms

STRONG

break break off calculate confuse decline disagree discourage mix up refuse

VERB

stipulate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

designate guarantee impose lay down provide require specify spell out

STRONG

agree arrange bargain condition contract covenant detail engage make name particularize pledge postulate promise settle slot state

WEAK

insist upon lay finger on pin down put down for specificate specificize

Antonyms

STRONG

break break off calculate confuse decline disagree discourage mix up refuse

WEAK

imply wish

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make a point

When you’re trying to make a point, that matters a great deal.

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

The insider added, “They’ve found a rhythm that works and make a point to see each other as often as possible.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026

She has a by-appointment space in Pasadena now, where she draws everyone from Rihanna’s stylist to out-of-town moms who make a point to stop by on their way to Disneyland.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026

In “I Love Boosters,” director Boots Riley’s well-dressed thieves want to make a point about the means of production.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

“The envelope had better be sealed when she receives it. I will make a point of inquiring about it.”

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt

make a point

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