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emphasize
verb
To stress, single out as important
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ˈɛm.fə.saɪz
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verb
To stress, single out as important
“Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet”
verb
Give extra weight to (a communication)
“Her gesture emphasized her words”
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Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet
Her gesture emphasized her words
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