To stress
Example: He stresses the importance of meeting deadlines
Definition
"To stress" means to emphasize or give special importance to something, often to ensure it is noticed or understood clearly. For example, when someone stresses a point, they highlight its significance to make it stand out in communication or action.
Etymology
The verb "to stress" comes from the Latin word 'stringere', meaning 'to draw tight,' which evolved through Old French and Middle English to denote pressure or emphasis. Did you know? Originally, 'stress' referred to physical pressure, but over time it expanded to mean mental or verbal emphasis.
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"To stress" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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