emphasize — to give special importance or attention to something; to stress or highlight
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give special importance or attention to something; to stress or highlight
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈemfəˌsaɪz/
Korean meaning: 강조하다, 중요성을 부각시키다
Korean pronunciation: 엠-퍼-사이즈 (강세: 엠)
Example Sentences
- My mom always emphasizes that I should eat more vegetables, but she never emphasizes eating more pizza!
- The weather forecast emphasized the possibility of heavy rain, so don't forget your umbrella!
- The principal emphasized that sleeping during assembly is not considered 'active listening.'
emphasize
VERB//ˈemfəˌsaɪz//
to give special importance or attention to something; to stress or highlight
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Origin
From Greek 'emphasis' meaning 'appearance' or 'display,' derived from 'emphainein' (to show or display), combining 'em-' (in) and 'phainein' (to show). The word entered English in the 16th century and evolved to mean giving prominence or special importance to something.
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“My mom always emphasizes that I should eat more vegetables, but she never emphasizes eating more pizza!”
“The weather forecast emphasized the possibility of heavy rain, so don't forget your umbrella!”
“The principal emphasized that sleeping during assembly is not considered 'active listening.'”
“Modern education emphasizes critical thinking skills over mere memorization.”
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