emphasize
word
Definition
To give special importance or attention to something when speaking or writing.
Usage & Nuances
Common in academic, professional, and formal contexts. Often used with nouns: 'emphasize the importance', 'emphasize a point'. Not interchangeable with 'repeat' or 'summarize'; it means making something stand out. Similar verbs: 'highlight', 'stress', but 'emphasize' is less emotional than 'stress'.
Spanish: enfatizar - recalcar - destacarPortuguese (BR): enfatizar - destacar - ressaltarPortuguese (PT): enfatizar - realçar - salientarChinese (Simplified): 强调Chinese (Traditional): 強調Hindi: ज़ोर देना - प्रमुखता देनाArabic: يُؤَكِّد - يُشَدِّدBengali: জোর দেওয়া - গুরুত্ব দেওয়াRussian: подчёркивать - акцентироватьJapanese: 強調するVietnamese: nhấn mạnhKorean: 강조하다Turkish: vurgulamakUrdu: زور دینا - اہمیت دیناIndonesian: menekankan
Example Sentences
Teachers often emphasize the value of reading every day.
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You should emphasize your strengths in a job interview.
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The doctor emphasized the need to exercise regularly.
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Let me emphasize this: deadlines are not flexible.
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He always emphasizes the importance of honesty in his speeches.
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I can't emphasize enough how helpful that tip was.
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