emphasize
BrE /ˈem.fə.saɪz/ AmE /ˈɛm.fə.səɪz/
verb en → es
past emphasized pp emphasized ing emphasizing
to give extra importance or attention to something when you are speaking, writing, etc.
resaltar, enfatizar, poner énfasis en
- emphasize the importance of sth
Collocations emphasize a point · emphasize an idea
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The teacher emphasized the importance of regular practice.
El profesor enfatizó la importancia de practicar con regularidad.
to make a word or part of a sentence more noticeable by speaking it louder, longer, etc.
resaltar, poner énfasis en
- emphasize sth in sth
Collocations emphasize a word · emphasize a sentence
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She emphasized the word 'important' to make her point clear.
Ella resaltó la palabra 'importante' para hacer su punto claro.