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emphasize

/ˈemfəsaɪz/
English Definition
v. give importance to
中文释义
强调，重视
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “emphasize”?

  1. A To block or get in the way of something
  2. B To shorten by cutting off.
  3. C Give importance to
  4. D To say the opposite of what someone else has said
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C — Give importance to. “emphasize” means give importance to.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “give importance to”?

  1. A contradict
  2. B obstruct
  3. C emphasize
  4. D truncate
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C — emphasize. “emphasize” means give importance to.

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Common questions about “emphasize”

What does “emphasize” mean?

emphasize — give importance to. In Chinese: 强调，重视.

How do you pronounce “emphasize”?

emphasize is pronounced /ˈemfəsaɪz/.

Is “emphasize” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. emphasize is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “emphasize”?

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