Emphasized: meaning, definitions and examples

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emphasized

 

[ ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

in writing

Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.

Synonyms

accentuate, highlight, stress, underline

Examples of usage

  • He consistently emphasized the need for change.
  • She emphasized that the decision was final.
Context #2 | Verb

in pronunciation

Give special importance to (something) in speaking.

Synonyms

accent, pronounce clearly, stress

Examples of usage

  • She emphasized the first syllable of the word.
Context #3 | Adjective

in typography

Given greater prominence in writing or typography by the use of bold or italic type.

Synonyms

bold, highlighted, prominent

Examples of usage

  • The emphasized text stands out from the rest of the page.

Translations

Translations of the word "emphasized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enfatizado

🇮🇳 ज़ोर दिया गया

🇩🇪 betont

🇮🇩 ditekankan

🇺🇦 підкреслений

🇵🇱 podkreślony

🇯🇵 強調された

🇫🇷 souligné

🇪🇸 enfatizado

🇹🇷 vurgulanan

🇰🇷 강조된

🇸🇦 مؤكد

🇨🇿 zdůrazněný

🇸🇰 zdôraznený

🇨🇳 强调的

🇸🇮 poudarjen

🇮🇸 áhersla

🇰🇿 назар аударылған

🇬🇪 გამოკვეთილი

🇦🇿 vurğulanmış

🇲🇽 enfatizado

Etymology

The word 'emphasized' originates from the Latin word 'emphasis', which in turn comes from the Greek 'emphazein', meaning 'to exhibit, display'. The concept of emphasizing words or ideas has been present in language for centuries, with various techniques used to draw attention to specific points. In modern usage, emphasis is a key aspect of effective communication, helping to convey meaning and importance.

See also: emphasizer, overemphasize, overemphasized, reemphasize.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,057, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.