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单词 emphasize
释义

emphasize

verb

em·​pha·​size ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsīz How to pronounce emphasize (audio)
emphasized; emphasizing

transitive verb

: to place emphasis on : stress
emphasized the need for reform

Synonyms

  • accent
  • accentuate
  • feature
  • foreground
  • highlight
  • illuminate
  • play up
  • point (up)
  • press
  • punctuate
  • stress
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Example Sentences

supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Word History

Etymology

emphas(is) + -ize

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

emphasize

verb

em·​pha·​size ˈem-fə-ˌsīz How to pronounce emphasize (audio)
emphasized; emphasizing
: to give special attention or importance to
He emphasized the word "maybe."

emphasize

verb

1
as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • highlight
  • feature
  • stress
  • punctuate
  • accentuate
  • identify
  • focus
  • accent
  • foreground
  • illuminate
  • play up
  • promote
  • bear down on
  • pinpoint
  • press
  • point (up)
  • spotlight
  • publicize
  • advertise
  • make much of
  • overplay
  • boost
  • plug

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • de-emphasize
  • underemphasize
  • understate
  • minimize
  • tone (down)
  • disparage
  • belittle
  • play down
  • discount
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2
as in to reinforce
to make more apparent that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • reinforce
  • underscore
  • underline
  • accentuate
  • enhance
  • deepen
  • stress
  • italicize
  • strengthen
  • amplify
  • bring out
  • maximize
  • augment
  • heighten
  • supplement
  • reenforce
  • magnify
  • enliven
  • enlarge
  • boost
  • beef (up)
  • jazz (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • de-emphasize
  • minimize
  • reduce
  • decrease
  • understate
  • diminish
  • tone (down)
  • lessen
  • weaken
  • subdue
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