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Our class discussed emphasize during reading time.
What does Emphasize mean?
Emphasize means to stress an important point.
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To give special importance to an idea so people notice it.
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The report used emphasize to explain its main point.
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Writers should use emphasize clearly so readers understand the message.
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em · fuh · syze · strongest beat: em
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MeaningEmphasize means to stress an important point.
ExampleExample: Our class discussed emphasize during reading time.
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- Syllables
- em · fuh · syze
- Strongest beat
- em
- Ending
- syze
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on em.
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downplayMake something seem less important.
ignoreGive no attention.
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emphasize
noun
emphasis
Special importance.
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