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Emphasise Definition & Meaning

emphasise
verb
  1. give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture emphasized her words"
  2. to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"

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Frequently asked questions

What does emphasise mean?
give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture emphasized her words" to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"
What part of speech is emphasise?
Emphasise is a verb.
How many definitions does emphasise have?
Emphasise has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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