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1. 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
    
2. 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