emphasized
ˈɛmfəsaɪzd
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Definition of emphasized - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
communicationhighlighted or made more noticeable
  • The emphasized text caught everyone's attention.
accentuated highlighted pronounced
2.
speechspoken with emphasis or stress
  • The word 'important' was emphasized in the speech.
accentuated highlighted stressed
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Origin of emphasized

Greek, emphasis (significance)

Terms with emphasized included in their meaning

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emphasis
emphasized or made more noticeable
music
melodic rock music genre with emphasized lyrics and arrangement
emphasized
emphasizing or focusing on something
communication
strongly expressed or emphasized
communication
repeatedly emphasized or instilled
emphasis
highlighted or emphasized in contrast
attention
highlighted or emphasized
communication
emphasized by repetition

Examples of emphasized in a sentence

  • Her emphasized words made the message clear.
  • Her name was emphasized during the announcement.
  • The instructions were emphasized for clarity.

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  1. French:accentué, souligné, ...
  2. German:hervorgehoben, akzentuiert, ...
  3. Italian:evidenziato, enfatizzato, ...
  4. Spanish:destacado, enfatizado, ...
  5. Portuguese:destacado, acentuado, ...
  6. Chinese:强调的, 重读的, ...
  7. Japanese:強調された, 力を入れて話された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤَكَّد, مُشَدَّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּדְגָּשׁ, מוּדְגָּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:выделенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підкреслений, ...
  12. Hindi:उभारा हुआ, विशेष बल दिया गया, ...
emphasize US
ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz
See also: emphasise (UK)

Definition of emphasize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
make clearUSmake something more clearly definedUS
  • The artist emphasized the contrast between light and dark..
accentuate highlight underline
2.
communicationUSgive special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writingUS
  • She emphasized the key points during her presentation..
highlight stress underline
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Expressions with emphasize

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make something less important or prominent
The company decided to de-emphasize its traditional product lines in favor of new technologies.

Origin of emphasize

Greek, emphasis (significance) + -ize (to make)

Examples of emphasize in a sentence

  • The teacher emphasized the importance of honesty.
  • He emphasized the need for caution.
  • The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.

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  1. French:souligner, mettre l'accent sur, ...
  2. German:betonen, ...
  3. Italian:enfatizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:enfatizar, destacar, ...
  5. Portuguese:enfatizar, sublinhar, ...
  6. Chinese:强调, 重视, ...
  7. Japanese:強調する, 重視する, ...
  8. Arabic:شَدَّدَ عَلَى, أَكَّدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַדְגִּישׁ, ...
  10. Russian:подчеркивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підкреслювати, наголосити, ...
  12. Hindi:उभारना, ज़ोर देना, ...
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