Emphasize Definition

ĕmfə-sīz

emphasized, emphasizes, emphasizing

verb

emphasized, emphasizes, emphasizing

To give emphasis to; give special force or prominence to; stress.

Webster's New World

To cause to appear important or deserving of attention.

The bank failure emphasized the need for reform.

American Heritage

To give prominence of sound to (a syllable or word) in pronouncing or in accordance with a metrical pattern.

American Heritage

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Origin of Emphasize

Latin, from Ancient Greek – see emphasis.

From Wiktionary
From emphasis

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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