emphasize

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de dar importância especial ou destaque a algo na fala ou na escrita.

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.

   Enfatizar

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

   Sinônimosaccentaccentuatefocus onhighlightplay uppoint upspotlightstressunderlineunderscore

   Antônimosdownplayminimizetrivializeunderstate

2. Stress in speechB2formal

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

   Enfatizar na fala

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaccentaccentuatestress

   Antônimosmumblewhisper