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Meaning of EMPHASISE

Pronunciation:  'emfu`sIz

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 Definition: 
  1. [v]  to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet."
  2. [v]  give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture emphasized her words"
 
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 Synonyms: accent, accentuate, emphasize, punctuate, stress
 
 See Also: background, bear down, bring out, downplay, drive home, emphasise, evince, express, play down, point up, press home, ram home, re-emphasise, re-emphasize, set off, show, underline, underscore

 

 

 

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