verb
- Give extra weight to (a communication. )
- usage: "Her gesture emphasized her words"
- synonyms: underscore, underline, emphasize
- To stress, single out as important.
- usage: "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"
- synonyms: stress, emphasize, punctuate, accent, accentuate
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