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Emphasize Definition & Meaning

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

"Emphasize" in song lyrics

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  • "faced with temptations, lies, emphasize"
    Aceyalone — I Think I Know Too Much

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Frequently asked questions

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

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