1. To stress, single out as important
   "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"
   - stress, emphasise [Brit], punctuate, accent, accentuate 
2. Give extra weight to (a communication)
   "Her gesture emphasized her words"
   - underscore, underline, emphasise [Brit]

Derived forms: emphasized, emphasizes, emphasizing

See also: emphasis, emphasizing

Type of: evince, express, show

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