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Added 9 October 2026

emphasize

/ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ verb

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about emphasize at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To stress, single out as important.
Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet
Give extra weight to (a communication).
Her gesture emphasized her words

Origin

Latin, from Ancient Greek – see emphasis. By surface analysis, emphasis + -ize.

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