A2 verb Neutral #420 más común

emphasize

/ˈɛm fəˌsaɪz/

To emphasize means to give special importance or attention to something when you are speaking or writing. It helps the listener or reader understand what you think is the most important part of your message.

Ejemplos

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1

I want to emphasize that we must be home before it gets dark.

I want to make it very clear that we need to return before night.

2

The government report seeks to emphasize the need for new schools.

The official document highlights the requirement for building more schools.

3

My coach always emphasizes having fun instead of just winning.

My trainer says that enjoying the game is more important than the score.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
emphasis
Verb
emphasize
Adverbio
emphatically
Adjetivo
emphatic
Relacionado
emphasizer
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'E' in Emphasize as standing for 'Extra'—you are giving 'Extra' attention to a specific part of your message.

Quiz rápido

The teacher tried to _______ that the homework was due on Friday.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: emphasize

Ejemplos

1

I want to emphasize that we must be home before it gets dark.

everyday

I want to make it very clear that we need to return before night.

2

The government report seeks to emphasize the need for new schools.

formal

The official document highlights the requirement for building more schools.

3

My coach always emphasizes having fun instead of just winning.

informal

My trainer says that enjoying the game is more important than the score.

4

Scientists emphasize that more research is needed to prove this theory.

academic

Researchers point out that extra study is required to be sure about this idea.

5

The boss emphasized the importance of arriving on time for the meeting.

business

The manager stressed how important it is to be punctual.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
emphasis
Verb
emphasize
Adverbio
emphatically
Adjetivo
emphatic
Relacionado
emphasizer

Colocaciones comunes

emphasize the importance of to show how much something matters
strongly emphasize to give very heavy focus to a point
emphasize a point to make a specific idea clearer or more important
emphasize the need for to highlight that something is necessary
emphasize the fact that to bring attention to a specific truth

Frases Comunes

place emphasis on

to put focus or importance on something

lay emphasis on

to direct attention toward a specific detail

over-emphasize

to give too much importance to something

Se confunde a menudo con

emphasize vs empathize

Emphasize means to give importance to a point; empathize means to understand someone else's feelings.

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Notas de uso

Emphasize is a transitive verb, which means it usually takes a direct object. You emphasize a point, a word, or a requirement.

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Errores comunes

Many learners say 'emphasize on something.' This is incorrect; you should say 'emphasize something' or 'put emphasis on something.'

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'E' in Emphasize as standing for 'Extra'—you are giving 'Extra' attention to a specific part of your message.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Greek word 'emphasis,' which originally meant 'outward appearance' or 'significance.'

Patrones gramaticales

emphasize + [noun] emphasize + [that clause] emphasize + [wh-word]

Quiz rápido

The teacher tried to _______ that the homework was due on Friday.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: emphasize

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