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Emphasizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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emphasizing

 

[ ˈɛmfəˌzaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

highlighting importance

Emphasizing is the act of giving special importance or significance to something. This can be done through vocal stress, body language, or visual cues. It is often used in communication to ensure that a particular point is understood clearly and acknowledged by the audience. Emphasizing can also involve the use of repetition, specific phrasing, or tonal variations to draw attention to key ideas or elements.

Synonyms

accentuating, highlighting, reinforcing, stressing, underscoring

Examples of usage

  • She was emphasizing the need for teamwork during the meeting.
  • The teacher emphasized the importance of studying for the exam.
  • In his speech, he kept emphasizing the dangers of climate change.
  • The book emphasizes the role of family in personal development.

Translations

Translations of the word "emphasizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enfatizando

🇮🇳 ज़ोर देना

🇩🇪 betonend

🇮🇩 menekankan

🇺🇦 підкреслюючи

🇵🇱 podkreślając

🇯🇵 強調する

🇫🇷 mettant l'accent sur

🇪🇸 enfatizando

🇹🇷 vurgulama

🇰🇷 강조하는

🇸🇦 تأكيد

🇨🇿 zdůrazňující

🇸🇰 zdôrazňujúci

🇨🇳 强调

🇸🇮 poudarjajoč

🇮🇸 áhersla

🇰🇿 басымдылық беріп

🇬🇪 სათქმელი

🇦🇿 vurğulamaq

🇲🇽 enfatizando

Etymology

The word 'emphasizing' originates from the Greek word 'emphainein', which means 'to show, exhibit, make known'. This root evolved into the Latin 'emphaticus', which conveyed a sense of emphasis in communication. The term has undergone transformations through various languages and has been assimilated into English usage around the late 15th century. 'Emphasize' itself became more prominent in English literature during the 17th century, particularly in the rhetoric and education sectors as speakers and writers began to realize the power of emphasis in persuasion. Over time, the act of emphasizing ideas has become a crucial aspect of effective communication in both written and spoken forms, especially in the context of teaching, public speaking, and interpersonal dialogues.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,914 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.