Looking for the meaning of the word EMPHASIZING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EMPHASIZING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Emphasize
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɛmfəsʌɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing
Short Definition:give special importance or value to something in speaking or writing
Examples:- they emphasize the need for daily, one-to-one contact between parent and child
- I would emphasize that I am not an economist
Definition:
lay stress on (a word or phrase) when speaking
Short Definition:lay stress on word or phrase when speaking
Examples:- his father emphasized the wrong words in his sentence
Definition:
make (something) more clearly defined
Short Definition:make something more clearly defined
Examples:- a hip-length jacket which emphasized her shape
Variant Forms:
- emphasise
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