emphasize
gb/ˈɛmfəsˌaɪz/ us/ˈɛmfəsˌaɪz/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 2800
hangsúlyoz, kiemel
ΡΉΜΑ
B1
1
hangsúlyoz
B1
kiemel
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to emphasize [something]
The teacher emphasized the importance of arriving on time.
A tanár hangsúlyozta, milyen fontos, hogy időben érkezzünk.
She emphasized that everyone must wear protective gear.
Hangsúlyozta, hogy mindenkinek védőfelszerelést kell viselnie.
The article emphasizes the need for urgent action on climate change.
He emphasized his main point by repeating it.
They emphasized safety during the entire training session.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
My father emphasized the value of hard work.
Apám hangsúlyozta a kemény munka értékét.
The coach emphasized teamwork before the game.
Az edző a meccs előtt hangsúlyozta a csapatmunka fontosságát.
Please emphasize the main idea in your essay.
She emphasized that we should be careful.
The guide emphasized the rules before the trip.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'emphasize' with 'summarize'; 'emphasize' means to give importance, not to shorten or give only the main points.
Σημασία
Give special importance
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
emphasize the importance
|emphasize the need
|emphasize a point
|emphasize safety
|emphasize strongly
Συνώνυμα
stress (Often used in the same way, but can sound slightly more formal or academic.)
|
highlight (Suggests drawing attention visually or figuratively, sometimes less formal.)
Αντώνυμα
downplay (Means to make something seem less important than it really is.)
Θέματα
communication
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To show that something is important by giving it more attention in speaking or writing.
To give particular attention or importance to something when speaking or writing.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
2
kiemel
B1
hangsúlyoz
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to emphasize [feature/quality]
The lighting emphasizes the texture of the wall.
A világítás kiemeli a fal textúráját.
This dress emphasizes her eyes.
Ez a ruha kiemeli a szemét.
The design emphasizes clean lines and simplicity.
Good makeup can emphasize your best features.
The photographer used shadows to emphasize the subject's expression.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The bright light emphasizes the red color.
Az erős fény kiemeli a piros színt.
This shirt emphasizes my shoulders.
Ez az ing kiemeli a vállamat.
The music emphasizes the actor's feelings.
Her glasses emphasize her eyes.
The tall building emphasizes the small park nearby.
Σημασία
Make more noticeable
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
emphasize facial features
|emphasize contrast
|emphasize shape
|emphasize color
Συνώνυμα
accentuate (More formal and often used in fashion, design, or art contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
obscure (Means to make something harder to see or notice.)
Θέματα
appearance
|design
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Ορισμός
To make something easier to see or notice.
To make a feature, quality, or detail stand out more clearly.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
emphasize
IPA
GB/ˈɛmfəsˌaɪz/
US/ˈɛmfəsˌaɪz/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
em - phas - ize (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (em)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: emphasize
- 3rd Person Singular: emphasizes
- Present Participle: emphasizing
- Past: emphasized
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
emphasizes
verb
emphasizing
verb
emphasized
verb
Related words
emphatically
adverb C1
overemphasize
verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
de-emphasize
verb
Εκφράσεις
cannot emphasize enough
1/kænˈɑt ˈɛmfəsˌaɪz ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
State extreme importance repeatedly
Used to show that something is very, very important.
Παραδείγματα
- I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to back up your data.
- We cannot emphasize enough the need for safety precautions.
emphasize the importance of
1/ˈɛmfəsˌaɪz ðə ɪmpˈɔɹtəns əv/
fixed phrase
Stress that something is important
To say that something matters a lot.
Παραδείγματα
- The report emphasizes the importance of regular exercise.
- She always emphasizes the importance of honesty in her classes.