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单词 point something up
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Politicians pointed up the differences between the two countries.
Synonyms
emphasize
I should emphasize that nothing has been finally decided as yet.
stress
He stressed the need for new measures.
highlight
Two events have highlighted the tensions in recent days.
underline
The report underlined his concern that standards were at risk.
make clear
accent
She had a round face accented by a little white cap.
spotlight
a new book spotlighting female entrepreneurs
draw attention to
flag up
underscore
play up
accentuate
His shaven head accentuates his large round face.
foreground
focus attention on
give prominence to
turn the spotlight on
bring to the fore
put emphasis on
See point

Additional synonyms

in the sense of accent
Definition
to lay particular emphasis on
She had a round face accented by a little white cap.
Synonyms
emphasize,
stress,
highlight,
underline,
bring home,
underscore,
accentuate,
foreground,
give emphasis to,
call or draw attention to
in the sense of accentuate
Definition
to stress or emphasize
His shaven head accentuates his large round face.
Synonyms
emphasize,
stress,
highlight,
accent,
underline,
bring home,
underscore,
foreground,
give emphasis to,
call or draw attention to
in the sense of highlight
Definition
to give emphasis to
Two events have highlighted the tensions in recent days.
Synonyms
emphasize,
stress,
accent,
feature,
set off,
show up,
underline,
spotlight,
play up,
accentuate,
flag,
foreground,
focus attention on,
call attention to,
give prominence to,
bring to the fore

Nearby words of
point something up

  • point at or to something or someone
  • point of view
  • point something or someone out
  • point something up
  • point to something
  • point-blank
  • pointed

Synonyms of 'point something up'

point something up

Additional synonyms

in the sense of spotlight
Definition
to focus attention on (something)
a new book spotlighting female entrepreneurs
Synonyms
highlight,
feature,
draw attention to,
focus attention on,
accentuate,
point up,
give prominence to,
throw into relief
in the sense of stress
Definition
to give emphasis to (a point or subject)
He stressed the need for new measures.
Synonyms
emphasize,
highlight,
underline,
repeat,
draw attention to,
dwell on,
underscore,
accentuate,
point up,
rub in,
flag up,
impress on someone,
harp on,
press home,
bring to the fore,
belabour
in the sense of underline
Definition
to emphasize
The report underlined his concern that standards were at risk.
Synonyms
emphasize,
stress,
highlight,
bring home,
underscore,
accentuate,
point up,
give emphasis to,
call or draw attention to
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