Emphasized - definition of emphasized by The Free Dictionary 1 To give emphasis to; stress: She emphasized that the matter was urgent 2 To cause to appear important or deserving of attention: The bank failure emphasized the need for reform 3 To give prominence of sound to (a syllable or word) in pronouncing or in accordance with a metrical pattern
Emphasize Something or Emphasize on Something . . . - Mastering Grammar Emphasize or Emphasize On: Which One Is Correct? The verb emphasize (also spelt emphasise in British English) is not used with the preposition on It is a transitive verb, meaning that it takes a direct object: We emphasize security We emphasize on security The report emphasizes the need for political stability
Emphasize Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary Their father always emphasized [= stressed] the importance of discipline [=always said that discipline was important] He wanted to emphasize (to us) that he hadn't meant to offend anyone
EMPHASIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary To emphasize something means to indicate that it is particularly important or true, or to draw special attention to it It's been emphasized that no major policy changes can be expected [VERB that] Discuss pollution with your child, emphasizing how nice a clean street, lawn, or park looks [V how]