emphasize

S2 W2

BrE /ˈem.fə.saɪz/ AmE /ˈɛm.fə.səɪz/

verb en → es

past emphasized pp emphasized ing emphasizing

1 STRESS/IMPORTANCE [transitive] B1

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

  • The teacher emphasized the importance of regular practice.

    El profesor enfatizó la importancia de practicar con regularidad.

2 STRESS/TEXT [transitive] B2

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

  • She emphasized the word 'important' to make her point clear.

    Ella resaltó la palabra 'importante' para hacer su punto claro.