A2 verb 중립 #420 가장 일반적인

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
emphasis
Verb
emphasize
부사
emphatically
형용사
emphatic
관련
emphasizer
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암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: emphasize

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
emphasis
Verb
emphasize
부사
emphatically
형용사
emphatic
관련
emphasizer

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

emphasize vs empathize

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

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사용 참고사항

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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자주 하는 실수

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

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암기 팁

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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어원

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

문법 패턴

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: emphasize

관련 단어

alienation

B2

Alienation refers to the state of feeling isolated or excluded from a group, society, or even oneself. It describes a sense of emotional distance where an individual feels they do not belong or have no connection to their environment.

alignment

B2

Alignment refers to the process or state of arranging parts into a straight line or into their correct relative positions. Metaphorically, it describes the state of agreement or cooperation between different groups, goals, or ideas.

alimentary

B2

Relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion in the body. It is most frequently used in medical and biological contexts to describe the path food takes through an organism.

alkaline

B2

Alkaline describes a chemical substance that has a pH level greater than 7, which is the opposite of being acidic. It is often used to describe soil, water, or solutions that can neutralize acids.

allegation

B2

A formal claim or statement that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. It is widely used in legal and journalistic contexts to describe accusations that have not yet been verified by a court of law.

alleviation

B2

The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe or more bearable. It refers to the partial improvement of a negative situation rather than a complete cure or solution.

allied

B2

To be joined or connected in a cooperative relationship, typically for a common political, military, or professional goal. It describes entities that have formed an alliance to increase their collective strength or achieve a shared objective.

allocation

B2

The process of giving out or distributing something, especially resources like money, time, or space, for a specific purpose. It refers both to the act of assigning these resources and the specific amount or share that has been assigned.

allotment

B2

To assign or distribute a specific portion of something, such as time, money, or tasks, to a person or for a particular purpose. It implies a formal or structured division based on a planned share or quota.

allowable

B2

Describing something that is permitted or acceptable, especially according to a specific set of rules, laws, or regulations. It is frequently used in technical, legal, or financial contexts to define limits or boundaries.

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