Simple meaning
What does Emphasize mean?
Emphasize means to stress an important point.
Dictionary definition
To give special importance to an idea so people notice it.
Example sentences
Emphasize in a sentence
easy
Our class discussed emphasize during reading time.
medium
The report used emphasize to explain its main point.
hard
Writers should use emphasize clearly so readers understand the message.
Synonyms
Words like Emphasize
Antonyms
Opposite words
downplayMake something seem less important.
ignoreGive no attention.
Word family
Emphasize word family
Base word
emphasize
noun
emphasis
Special importance.
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What does emphasize mean?
emphasize means emphasize means to stress an important point.
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