emphasise
/'emfəsaiz/ Cách viết khác : (emphasize) /'emfəsaiz/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To stress, single out as important: To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.
- To give extra weight to (a communication): To make a part of a message, statement, or idea more forceful or noticeable.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- The teacher will emphasise the key points at the end of the lecture.
- He emphasised the need for immediate action.
- The report emphasises the link between poverty and poor health.
- She emphasised her words by speaking slowly and clearly.
Advanced Usage
- "to emphasise that...": Used to introduce a clause that is the specific point being stressed.
- I must emphasise that this is only a temporary solution.
- "cannot be overemphasised": Used to state that something is extremely important.
- The importance of early detection cannot be overemphasised.
Variants and Related Words
- Emphasis (n): Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.
- The course puts a strong emphasis on practical skills.
- Emphatic (adj): Expressed or performed with emphasis; forceful and definite.
- She was emphatic in her refusal.
Synonyms
- Stress: To give particular emphasis or importance to a point, idea, or detail.
- Highlight: To draw special attention to.
- Accentuate: To make more noticeable or prominent.
- Underline: To emphasize or reinforce.
Phrasal Verbs
(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)
Related Idioms
- Lay/Place emphasis on: To give special importance or attention to something.
- The new policy lays great emphasis on environmental protection.
Verb
- to stress, single out as important
- Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet
- give extra weight to (a communication)
- Her gesture emphasized her words