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emphasize

The correct spelling is emphasize.

How to pronounce emphasize

verb

IPA: /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/

Say it like: Emf-asi-ze

The correct spelling is emphasize. To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something). For example: "His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

Usage Examples

His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

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