To emphasize
Example: He emphasizes the importance of clear communication in teams
Definition
"To emphasize" means to give special importance or attention to something when speaking or writing, making it stand out clearly. For example, when someone emphasizes a point, they highlight its significance to ensure others understand its value.
Etymology
The word "to emphasize" comes from the Greek word 'emphainein,' meaning 'to show or exhibit.' It entered English in the 17th century via Latin and French, carrying the idea of making something more evident or prominent. Did you know? The root 'em-' means 'in' or 'into,' and 'phainein' means 'to show,' so "emphasize" literally means 'to show into' or 'bring into view.'
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"To emphasize" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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