Synonyms of play up

play up

verb

as in to highlight

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

that TV news program plays up sensational stories just to get higher ratings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highlight
• emphasize
• stress
• feature
• point (up)
• identify
• accent
• bear down on
• punctuate
• accentuate
• make much of
• focus
• illuminate
• foreground
• promote
• press
• pinpoint
• advertise
• publicize
• spotlight
• plug
• boost
• overplay

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• play down
• tone (down)
• minimize
• understate
• underemphasize
• de-emphasize
• discount
• disparage
• belittle