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Emphasize Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

emphasize

verb

also British

emphasise

/ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasizes;

emphasized;

emphasizing

emphasize

verb

also British

emphasise

/ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasizes;

emphasized;

emphasizing

Britannica Dictionary definition of EMPHASIZE

[+ object]

:

to give special attention to (something)

:

to place emphasis on (something)

  • Their father always emphasized [=stressed] the importance of discipline. [=always said that discipline was important]

  • He wanted to emphasize (to us) that he hadn't meant to offend anyone.