emphasize
Pronunciation: [ˈɛm fə saɪz]
Word
Context: “communication”
(verb) to make something more noticeable or important in what you say or write. It's like highlighting a word in a book so people pay more attention to it.
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of studying for the test.
Example
She didn't emphasize that part of the story, so many people missed it.
Example
What points do you want to emphasize during your presentation?
Context: “education”
(verb) to stress the need for something important. This means showing that something is very necessary, like telling students why homework is helpful.
Example
He emphasized the need for teamwork in the project.
Example
The coach failed to emphasize the importance of warm-up exercises.
Example
Why do you think the teacher should emphasize the rules in class?
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