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Definition of emphasizing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
communicationstressing the importance of something
- The speaker was emphasizing the importance of wearing a seat belt.
2.
attentionmaking something more prominent or noticeable
- The emphasizing colors in the painting draw attention.
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
emphasis
emphasizing two people or things are included
emphasis
emphasizing a past action or event
emphasis
emphasizing degree or intensity
quantity
emphasizing a considerable quantity
emphasis
emphasizing the subject 'you'
music
traditional genre of music emphasizing formal styles and structures
emphasis
emphasizing all members of a group individually
emphasis
emphasizing the entirety of a specific group
dance
style of dance emphasizing fluidity and poise
importance
emphasizing the importance of the last item
fresh bread
freshly baked bread, emphasizing its freshness
exclusively
emphasizing only one involved
magnitude
emphasizing great degree or extent
abundance
emphasizing abundance or completeness
emphasizing
used to emphasize an extreme quality
emphasis
emphasizing an individual perspective
quality
emphasizing a remarkable quality
emphasis
emphasizing a particular quality or feeling
language
emphasizing the importance or seriousness
extent or degree
emphasizing the extent or degree of something
communication
the main argument someone is emphasizing or affirming
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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- French:insistant sur, accentué, ...
- German:hervorhebend, ...
- Italian:enfatizzante, ...
- Spanish:enfatizador, llamativo, ...
- Portuguese:enfático, realçante, ...
- Chinese:强调性的, 强调的, ...
- Japanese:強調する, 強調された, ...
- Arabic:مُؤَكِّد, ...
- Hebrew:מַדְגִּישׁ, ...
- Russian:подчёркивающий, подчеркивающий, ...
- Ukrainian:акцентувальний, акцентуючий, ...
- Hindi:ज़ोर देने वाला, उभारने वाला, ...
Definition of emphasize - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
make clearUS make something more clearly definedUS
- The artist emphasized the contrast between light and dark.
2.
communicationUS give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writingUS
- She emphasized the key points during her presentation.
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.
View all translations of emphasize
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- French:souligner, mettre l'accent sur, ...
- German:betonen, ...
- Italian:enfatizzare, ...
- Spanish:enfatizar, destacar, ...
- Portuguese:enfatizar, sublinhar, ...
- Chinese:强调, 重视, ...
- Japanese:強調する, 重視する, ...
- Arabic:شَدَّدَ عَلَى, أَكَّدَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַדְגִּישׁ, ...
- Russian:подчеркивать, ...
- Ukrainian:підкреслювати, наголосити, ...
- Hindi:उभारना, ज़ोर देना, ...
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