emphasize
/ˈemfəsaɪz/
em · pha · size
ˈem · fə · saɪz
English Definition
v. give importance to
Significado en Español
enfatizar, destacar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhấn mạnh, coi trọng
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Example Sentence
The teacher emphasized good manners.
老师强调礼貌。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to: emphasize
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A
highlight
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B
ignore
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C
forget
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D
delete
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A — highlight.
“emphasize” means v. give importance to
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The coach likes to ______ the value of teamwork above all else.
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A
downplay
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B
emphasize
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C
ignore
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D
hide
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B — emphasize.
“emphasize” means v. give importance to
Common questions about “emphasize”
What does “emphasize” mean?
emphasize — v. give importance to. In Chinese: 强调，重视.
How do you pronounce “emphasize”?
emphasize is pronounced /ˈemfəsaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: em · pha · size.
How do you use “emphasize” in a sentence?
The teacher emphasized good manners. (老师强调礼貌。)
What are synonyms for “emphasize”?
stress, highlight — all close in meaning to emphasize (v. give importance to).
Is “emphasize” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. emphasize appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “emphasize”?
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