emphasize (v.)

  1. to stress, single out as important; Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet

    [ Syn: stress , emphasise , punctuate , accent , accentuate ]

  2. give extra weight to (a communication); Her gesture emphasized her words

    [ Syn: underscore , underline , emphasise ]

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