Synonyms of emphasizes

emphasizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of emphasize

1

as in highlights

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highlights
• stresses
• features
• identifies
• punctuates
• accentuates
• focuses
• illuminates
• foregrounds
• points (up)
• promotes
• accents
• focusses
• plays up
• makes much of
• presses
• pinpoints
• bears down on
• advertises
• spotlights
• publicizes
• boosts
• plugs
• overplays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• understates
• tones (down)
• plays down
• minimizes
• de-emphasizes
• underemphasizes
• disparages
• belittles
• discounts

2

as in reinforces

to make more apparent

that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reinforces
• underscores
• enhances
• underlines
• stresses
• deepens
• accentuates
• brings out
• strengthens
• italicizes
• amplifies
• maximizes
• augments
• heightens
• reenforces
• supplements
• enlarges
• magnifies
• enlivens
• boosts
• beefs (up)
• jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• minimizes
• de-emphasizes
• decreases
• diminishes
• understates
• tones (down)
• weakens
• lessens
• subdues