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emphasizing


Meanings
  • Verb

    To make something more noticeable, important, or prominent.

    - "She emphasized the importance of studying for the exam."
    - "He emphasized his points during the debate."
    - "The teacher emphasized the need for discipline in the classroom."

Antonyms

de-emphasize , downplay
Synonyms

betone , stress , underscore
Rhymes
Words rhyming with emphasizing
masages , razes , mazes , praises
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Emphasis (en) : The act of emphasizing or the quality of being emphasized.

  2. Emphasize (en) : To make something more noticeable or important.


Variants
List of all variants of emphasizing that leads to same result
emphasize , emphasized , emphasizes , emphasizing , de-emphases , de-emphasis , de-emphasize , de-emphasized , de-emphasizes , de-emphasizing , re-emphasize , re-emphasized , re-emphasizes , re-emphasizing , reemphasize , reemphasized , reemphasizes , reemphasizing
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'emphasizare' which means 'to impress, to make prominent'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the longest word in English that can be emphasized on every single syllable is 'scintillation'?

  2. Emphasizing is not only important in spoken language but also in written language, where it can be achieved through the use of bold text, italics, or underlining.


Related Concepts
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  1. Stress: Emphasizing and stress are related concepts, as both involve drawing attention to something. However, while emphasizing is a deliberate and conscious act, stress can be a reaction to external factors.

  2. Accent: Emphasizing can also be achieved through the use of accent and intonation in speech.


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Emphasizing is an essential skill in communication and plays a significant role in various fields such as public speaking, teaching, and writing. It can help to clarify meaning, convey importance, and engage the audience.

How to Memorize "emphasizing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine emphasizing as highlighting or underlining important words or ideas.
    - Visualize yourself making a point during a conversation and emphasizing it for effect.

  2. associate

    - Associate emphasizing with making things clear and important.
    - Think of emphasizing as emphasizing the importance of an idea or message.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym EMPHASIS to remember the different ways to emphasize: Elevate your voice, Make eye contact, Pause, Add gestures, Speak slowly, Use inflection, and Smile.


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