emphasize

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия придания особой важности или выделения чему-либо в речи или на письме.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving special importance or stress to something, either in speech or writing.

1. B1formal

   To give special importance or attention to something when speaking or writing.

   Подчеркнуть

   • The teacher emphasized the importance of studying regularly.
   • He emphasized the need for safety precautions.
   • She emphasized her point by repeating it several times.

   Synonymsaccentaccentuatefocus onhighlightplay uppoint upspotlightstressunderlineunderscore

   Antonymsdownplayminimizetrivializeunderstate

2. Stress in speechB2formal

   To pronounce a word or syllable with extra force or loudness.

   Выделять голосом

   • In the word 'record', you emphasize the first syllable when it's a noun.
   • She emphasized the word 'never' to show her determination.
   • He emphasized his apology by speaking slowly and clearly.

   Synonymsaccentaccentuatestress

   Antonymsmumblewhisper