emphasize
gb/ˈɛmfəsˌaɪz/ us/ˈɛmfəsˌaɪz/
B1
Ingles
~ 2800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
B1
action
1
Give special importance
To show that something is important by giving it more attention in speaking or writing.
Padron ng paggamit:
to emphasize [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'emphasize' with 'summarize'; 'emphasize' means to give importance, not to shorten or give only the main points.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
downplay (Means to make something seem less important than it really is.)
Mga kolokasyon
emphasize the importance
|emphasize the need
|emphasize a point
|emphasize safety
|emphasize strongly
Mga tema
communication
|education
|business
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The teacher emphasized the importance of arriving on time.
- She emphasized that everyone must wear protective gear.
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- My father emphasized the value of hard work.
- The coach emphasized teamwork before the game.
- Please emphasize the main idea in your essay.
- She emphasized that we should be careful.
- The guide emphasized the rules before the trip.
Pandiwa
B2
action
2
Make more noticeable
To make something easier to see or notice.
Padron ng paggamit:
to emphasize [feature/quality]
Mga kasingkahulugan
accentuate (More formal and often used in fashion, design, or art contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
obscure (Means to make something harder to see or notice.)
Mga kolokasyon
emphasize facial features
|emphasize contrast
|emphasize shape
|emphasize color
Mga tema
appearance
|design
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Mga Halimbawa
- The lighting emphasizes the texture of the wall.
- This dress emphasizes her eyes.
- The design emphasizes clean lines and simplicity.
- Good makeup can emphasize your best features.
- The photographer used shadows to emphasize the subject's expression.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The bright light emphasizes the red color.
- This shirt emphasizes my shoulders.
- The music emphasizes the actor's feelings.
- Her glasses emphasize her eyes.
- The tall building emphasizes the small park nearby.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
emphasize
IPA
GB/ˈɛmfəsˌaɪz/
US/ˈɛmfəsˌaɪz/
Mga pantig at diin
em - phas - ize (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (em)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
- Base: emphasize
- 3rd Person Singular: emphasizes
- Present Participle: emphasizing
- Past: emphasized
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
emphasizes
verb
emphasizing
verb
emphasized
verb
Related words
emphatically
adverb C1
overemphasize
verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
de-emphasize
verb
Mga ekspresyon
cannot emphasize enough
1/kænˈɑt ˈɛmfəsˌaɪz ɪnˈʌf/
fixed phrase
State extreme importance repeatedly
Used to show that something is very, very important.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- The report emphasizes the importance of regular exercise.
- She always emphasizes the importance of honesty in her classes.