English dictionary

emphasize

/'/E/mf/@/,s/aI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

to stress, single out as important

verb.communication

Examples
Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet.

Synonyms accent accentuate emphasise punctuate stress

Source: WordNet 3.0
give extra weight to (a communication)

verb.communication

Examples
Her gesture emphasized her words.

Synonyms emphasise underline underscore

Source: WordNet 3.0
To utter or pronounce with a particular stress of voice; to make emphatic; as, to <i>emphasize</i> a word or a phrase.

verb

Source: webster1913