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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Sezzle acknowledges the impact of macroeconomic conditions on consumer spending and credit risk, emphasizing the importance of effective risk management and sustainable business practices. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 Interviews and discussions ran longer and looser, and since the set itself was so quiet, these talky segments emphasized the unsettling absence of background noise. —

Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024 Hudson emphasized that cheering for strangers should happen more often. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Callers do not need to be suicidal to get help from 988, Olivares emphasized. —

Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for emphasize