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emphasise

emp·ha·sise

rare

verb

1.

give extra weight to (a communication)

  • “Her gesture emphasized her words”
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2.

to stress, single out as important

  • “Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet”
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Origin

From emphasis + -ise.

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