Synonyms for

Emphasizes

Verb / ˈemfʌˌsaɪzʌz / / ˈemfʌˌsaɪzɪz / Another word for emphasizes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To give emphasis to; stress

Synonyms & similar words

accent emphasize emphasise underline stress accentuate underscore punctuate highlight underscore accentuate stress emphasize underline feature spotlight foreground

Synonyms by register

Formal

highlights underscores accentuates stresses

Informal

highlights points out makes a big deal of draws attention to

Literary

magnifies amplifies illuminates

Antonyms

de-emphasizes minimizes downplays neglects ignores belittles

Common collocations

  • emphasizes the importance
  • emphasizes the need
  • emphasizes the fact
  • emphasizes the role
  • emphasizes the difference
  • emphasizes the point
  • emphasizes the significance

Word family

noun emphasis
verb emphasize
adjective emphatic
adverb emphatically

Usage note

This word is often used in academic or formal contexts to draw attention to a particular aspect. Be mindful of its transitive nature; it requires an object.

Example sentences

  1. The speaker emphasizes the importance of teamwork.
  2. The teacher emphasizes the need for good behavior.
  3. The coach emphasizes the importance of practice.
  4. The author emphasizes the theme of love in the book.
  5. The advertisement emphasizes the benefits of the product.

Quotes

  • The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values. - William S. Burroughs
  • The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter - its the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning. - Mark Twain
  • Dont tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass. - Anton Chekhov

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