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Definition of emphasize
emphasized
;emphasizing
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Examples of emphasize in a Sentence
supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
Recent Examples of emphasize from the Web
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Speech emphasizes immediate experience over the athletically hypothetical.
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Kids Camp, emphasizing fundamentals and sportsmanship for ages 6-12, will run from 8:30-11:30 a.m. July 17-19.
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The scientists who spoke with Gillis emphasized that this conclusion remains highly speculative.
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Costume designer Catherine George admits that the costume department gave Ahmed a little help by sizing down his costumes when he was supposed to be bigger, and opting for cuts that better emphasized his muscles.
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And Sims said the same thing, emphasizing not just the life experiences but also the lessons learned from football.
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In interviews this week, key lawmakers emphasized the plan is not final.
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Excusing his behavior by emphasizing his naïveté, Trump's sycophantic staff and supporters just ask him to tweet less, never pushing him to actually get better.
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The festival emphasizes Greek food, and only Greek food.
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First Known Use of emphasize
1793
EMPHASIZE Defined for English Language Learners
emphasize
playDefinition of emphasize for English Language Learners
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: to give special attention to (something) : to place emphasis on (something)
EMPHASIZE Defined for Kids
emphasize
playDefinition of emphasize for Students
emphasized
;emphasizing
: to give special attention or importance to He emphasized the word “maybe.”
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