emphasize
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5I 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.
The government report seeks to emphasize the need for new schools.
The official document highlights the requirement for building more schools.
My coach always emphasizes having fun instead of just winning.
My trainer says that enjoying the game is more important than the score.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: emphasize
Exemplos
I want to emphasize that we must be home before it gets dark.
everydayI want to make it very clear that we need to return before night.
The government report seeks to emphasize the need for new schools.
formalThe official document highlights the requirement for building more schools.
My coach always emphasizes having fun instead of just winning.
informalMy trainer says that enjoying the game is more important than the score.
Scientists emphasize that more research is needed to prove this theory.
academicResearchers point out that extra study is required to be sure about this idea.
The boss emphasized the importance of arriving on time for the meeting.
businessThe manager stressed how important it is to be punctual.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
Emphasize means to give importance to a point; empathize means to understand someone else's feelings.
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.
Erros comuns
Many learners say 'emphasize on something.' This is incorrect; you should say 'emphasize something' or 'put emphasis on something.'
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'E' in Emphasize as standing for 'Extra'—you are giving 'Extra' attention to a specific part of your message.
Origem da palavra
From the Greek word 'emphasis,' which originally meant 'outward appearance' or 'significance.'
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
The teacher tried to _______ that the homework was due on Friday.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: emphasize
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