emphasize

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb to stress, single out as important
  2. verb give extra weight to (a communication)

Etymology

Latin, from Ancient Greek – see emphasis.

In classic literature

Synonyms

stress, emphasise, punctuate, accent, accentuate

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