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Emphasized Emphasize ˈemfəsaɪz Importance Report Verb Speech Attracting

Word3 emphasize
WordType (verb)
Phonetic /ˈemfəsaɪz/ /ˈemfəsaɪz/
Example
  • his speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town.
  • the report emphasizes the need for economic stability.
  • she emphasized the point in an interview at the weekend.
  • she emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work.
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emphasize

(verb)/ˈemfəsaɪz/ /ˈemfəsaɪz/

    Verb Forms

  1. to give special importance to something
    • His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town.
    • The report emphasizes the need for economic stability.
    • She emphasized the point in an interview at the weekend.
    • She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work.
    • He emphasized how little was known about the disease.
    • It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation.
    • ‘This must be our top priority,’ he emphasized.

    Extra Examples

    • All the arguments serve to emphasize the controversy surrounding this disease.
    • I have been at pains to emphasize the positive aspects of discipline.
    • I must emphasize that this is only a summary, and the full report will not be available until next week.
    • It is important to emphasize this point.
    • The new law rightly emphasizes parental responsibility.
    • The foreign minister was at great pains to emphasize the role that Spain could play in the region.
  2. to make something easier to notice
    • She swept her hair back from her face to emphasize her high cheekbones.
    • The rising tone of his voice emphasized his panic.
  3. to give extra force to a word or phrase when you are speaking, especially to show that it is important
    • ‘Let nothing… nothing,’ he emphasized the word, ‘tempt you.’
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