emphasizing
ˈɛmfəˌsaɪzɪŋ
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Definition of emphasizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
communicationstressing the importance of something
  • Her emphasizing tone made the message clear.
accentuating highlighting underscoring
2.
attentionmaking something more prominent or noticeable
  • The emphasizing colors in the painting draw attention.
accentuating highlighting stressing
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Origin of emphasizing

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

Terms with emphasizing included in their meaning

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inclusion
emphasizing inclusion of every person in a group
no exclusion
emphasizing that no member of the group is excluded
emphasis
emphasizing every member of a group
bothdet.
emphasis
emphasizing two people or things are included
didaux.v.
emphasis
emphasizing a past action or event
emphasis
emphasizing degree or intensity
someart.
quantity
emphasizing a considerable quantity
emphasis
emphasizing the subject 'you'

Examples of emphasizing in a sentence

  • His emphasizing words left a strong impression.
  • The emphasizing features of the design make it unique.
  • Emphasizing elements in the ad caught everyone's eye.

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  1. French:appuyé, soulignant, ...
  2. German:betonend, ...
  3. Italian:enfatico, enfatizzante, ...
  4. Spanish:enfático, llamativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:enfático, realçante, ...
  6. Chinese:强调的, 醒目的, ...
  7. Japanese:強調する, 強調された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤَكِّد, مُؤَكِّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַדְגִּישׁ, מַדְגִּישׁ, ...
  10. Russian:подчеркивающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:наголошуючий, виділяючий, ...
  12. Hindi:जोर देने वाला, ध्यानाकर्षक, ...
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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