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emphasizing

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɛmfəˌsaɪzɪŋ// em·pha·siz·ing

v. to give special importance or attention to something so that people notice it. You use this when you want to make a point very clear.

v. to give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing. Present participle of 'emphasize'; functions as the progressive form or a gerund.


SIMPLE

She is emphasizing the need for better safety rules.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager spent the entire meeting emphasizing that punctuality is non-negotiable for the new team.

COMPLEX

By emphasizing the historical context of the treaty, the professor helped the students understand why the subsequent border disputes were so difficult to resolve.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. Often followed by a noun phrase or a 'that' clause.

Pitfall

emphasizing on the importanceemphasizing the importanceThe verb is transitive and does not take the preposition 'on'.

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