emphasise

pronunciation

How to pronounce emphasise in British English: UK ['emfəsaɪz]word uk audio image

How to pronounce emphasise in American English: US ['emfəsaɪz] word us audio image

  • Verb:
    give extra weight to (a communication)
    to stress, single out as important

Word Origin

emphasise (v.)
chiefly British English spelling of emphasize; for spelling, see -ize. Related: Emphasised; emphasising.

Example

1. But these commitments emphasise the split in the alliance .
2. The europeans would rather emphasise institutional reform than fiscal stimuli .
3. China 's state-run media have chosen to emphasise it .
4. Well aware of the danger of this game , demonstrators and activists have fought back with a more civilised weapon slogans that emphasise national unity over sectarianism .
5. It was right to emphasise good governance .

more: >How to Use "emphasise" with Example Sentences