emphasize
Derived from Middle English 'emfasen', from Old French 'emphase', from Latin 'emphasis', which originates from Greek 'emphasis'.
VERB
(1)
[/ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/en-US]
highlight
informal
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stress
neutral
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underscore
formal
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accentuate
neutral
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put emphasis on
phrase
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draw attention to
phrase
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intensify
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untranslatable concept
untranslatable
(The notion of 'emphasize' can vary greatly in context, making a single word translation insufficient.)
To emphasize something means to give it special importance or prominence, often to ensure it is noticed or remembered. This can involve stressing a particular point in speech or writing to create greater impact.
regular
| gerund | past | present |
|---|---|---|
| emphasizing | emphasized | emphasizes |
- The teacher wanted to emphasize the importance of studying regularly. — 先生は定期的に勉強する重要性を強調したいと思っていました。
- In her presentation, she emphasized the key findings of her research. — 彼女のプレゼンテーションで、彼女は研究の主要な発見を強調しました。
- He used bold text to emphasize the main ideas in his report. — 彼は報告書の主要なアイデアを強調するために太字のテキストを使いました。
register: formal