emphasized
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to give special importance to something when you are speaking or writing.
v.to give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Simple“The teacher emphasized that the homework was due by Friday morning.”
In context“The report emphasized the urgent need for structural reforms within the department to prevent further budget overruns.”
UsageOften followed by a 'that' clause or a direct noun object.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describes something that has been given extra focus or made to stand out.
adj.having been given extra stress, focus, or prominence. Often used to describe specific words in a text or points in a presentation.
Simple“The emphasized words in the instructions were printed in bold.”
In context“The emphasized points in the presentation were those most likely to influence the board's final decision on the merger.”
“Kushner emphasised that the Gaza deal benefits Israel.”
“They also emphasized that while the study documents approximately 700 years of use at Bergstrom, it cannot determine how long individual occupation periods lasted or how frequently the site was used during that time.”