emphasize

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de dar importancia especial o resaltar algo en el habla o por escrito.

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.

   Dar especial importancia

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

   Sinónimosaccentaccentuatefocus onhighlightplay uppoint upspotlightstressunderlineunderscore

   Antónimosdownplayminimizetrivializeunderstate

2. Stress in speechB2formal

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

   Pronunciar con énfasis

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaccentaccentuatestress

   Antónimosmumblewhisper