emphasize

verb

em·pha·size ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsīz

emphasized; emphasizing

Synonyms of emphasize next

transitive verb

: to place emphasis on : stress

emphasized the need for reform

Examples of emphasize in a Sentence

supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut

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Despite the reduction in scope, Fraga acknowledged that the development would still increase traffic on the already congested Northwest 87th Avenue, but emphasized that the revised plan was the best possible outcome, reducing the number of units by more than 1,000 from the original proposal. —

Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025 After buying the title off script, the Korean distributor put together a robust social media campaign that targeted young audiences while emphasizing the film’s mouth-watering content. —

Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025 Similarly, an article on emphasizes the importance of instilling values such as responsibility and respect before children reach double digits. —

Darlin Tillery, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 Other JPs echoed those concerns, emphasizing the potential for job losses and the need for a more equitable budget. —

Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for emphasize