emphasize

3 definitions • 5 examples

to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to:

[ + question word ] I'd just like to emphasize how important it is for people to learn foreign languages.

[ + that ] He emphasized that all the people taking part in the research were volunteers.

You can use italics or capitals to emphasize a word in a piece of writing.

to make something more obvious:

A good way to emphasize your interest in the job is to write a follow-up email after the interview.

to state or show that something is especially important or deserves special attention:

She emphasized the importance of good nutrition.