Emphasized Meaning in English

word · lemma: emphasize

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Definition

Said or shown with special importance or force. If something is emphasized, extra attention or stress is given to it.

Usage & Nuances

Usually formal or neutral. Often found in academic, business, or written contexts: 'emphasized importance', 'emphasized the need'. Not used for physical actions (use 'highlighted' or 'stressed' for people or ideas).

• Spanish: enfatizó - destacó - hizo hincapié en
• Portuguese (BR): enfatizou - destacou
• Portuguese (PT): enfatizou - destacou
• Chinese (Simplified): 强调了
• Chinese (Traditional): 強調了
• Hindi: ज़ोर दिया
• Arabic: شدد على
• Bengali: জোর দিয়েছিলেন - গুরুত্ব দিয়েছিলেন
• Russian: подчеркнул - акцентировал
• Japanese: 強調した
• Vietnamese: nhấn mạnh
• Korean: 강조했다
• Turkish: vurguladı
• Urdu: زور دیا - اہمیت دی
• Indonesian: menekankan

Example Sentences

The teacher emphasized the rules at the beginning of class.

basic

She emphasized the importance of good communication.

basic

My doctor emphasized that I should get enough sleep.

basic

He really emphasized that deadlines were serious in this job.

natural

The speaker emphasized how small changes can make a big difference.

natural

I thought she emphasized her point a bit too much during the meeting.

natural