emphasise

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mettre en valeur ou d'attirer l'attention sur quelque chose dans le discours ou à l'écrit, en lui donnant une importance particulière.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.

1. Give extra weight to a communicationB2formal

   To place special importance or stress on a particular point or aspect when speaking or writing.

   mettre l'accent sur

   • The teacher emphasised the importance of regular practice.
   • He emphasised his point by repeating it several times.
   • The report emphasises the need for immediate action.

   Synonymesaccentaccentuateforegroundhighlightplay uppoint upspotlightstressunderlineunderscore

   Antonymesdownplayminimizetrivializeunderstate

2. Single out as importantB2formal

   To highlight or draw special attention to something as being significant or crucial.

   souligner comme important

   • The manager emphasised the key objectives for the quarter.
   • She emphasised the role of teamwork in achieving success.
   • The article emphasises the benefits of a healthy diet.

   Synonymesaccentaccentuatefeatureforegroundhighlightplay uppoint uppunctuatespotlightstressunderlineunderscore

   Antonymesdownplayminimizetrivializeunderstate