Emphasized: meaning, definitions and examples
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emphasized
[ ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz ]
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.
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.
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
Word origin
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.