English / word
emphasize
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to give special importance, prominence, or value to something in speaking or writing
In context
01
My father always emphasizes honesty.
02
The teacher emphasized the need for regular practice.
Synonyms
stress,highlight,underline
Antonyms
ignore,overlook,downplay
Collocations
emphasize the importance of,strongly emphasize,emphasize a point
Verb forms
Past: emphasized · Past participle: emphasized · -ing: emphasizing