emphasize
/ɛmˈfæsɪz/ · em·pha·size
verb
- To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something). His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job.
- To make (something) more noticeable or prominent. The artist emphasized the colors in her painting to create a striking effect.
noun
- The act of stressing or giving emphasis to (something). The emphasis on education in the new policy is a positive step forward.
Did you know? The word 'emphasize' is often used in academic and professional settings to convey the importance of a particular point or idea.