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emphasize

Pronunciation: [ˈɛm fə saɪz]

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Learn how to use emphasize in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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?

How to pronounce emphasize

Pronunciation: [ˈɛm fə saɪz]

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