Verb: emphasize 'em-fu,sIz
- Single out as important; draw attention to (something)
"Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet";
- stress, emphasise [Brit], punctuate, accent, accentuate
- Give extra weight to (a communication)
"Her gesture emphasized her words";
- underscore, underline, emphasise [Brit]
Derived forms: emphasized, emphasizing, emphasizes
See also: foreground, highlight, play up, spotlight
Type of: evince [formal], express, show
Encyclopedia: Emphasize