emphasize

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈɛmfəsaɪz/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(emfə sīz′)

Inflections of 'emphasize' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
emphasizes
v 3rd person singular (US & UK)
emphasizing
v pres p (US & UK)
emphasized
v past (US & UK)
emphasized
v past p (US & UK)

Collocations for "emphasize"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "emphasize" in context.

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emphasize

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
v
  1. emphasize the [fact, thought, point]
  2. emphasizes the [importance, role, need]
  3. emphasize [different, certain, specific] aspects of
  4. [want, would like] to emphasize
  5. emphasize this to your [students, children, employees]
  6. I cannot emphasize enough [the importance of, just how]
  7. emphasize your [strengths, experience, skills, good points]
  8. emphasizes her [eyes, lips, features, cheekbones]
  9. [makeup, color] that emphasizes your [eye color, natural beauty]
  10. emphasized with [blusher, eyeliner, mascara, a padded bra]
  11. emphasized with [software, tools, filters, effects, an editing program]
  12. the [program, course, job] will emphasize
  13. emphasized by [many, some, several]
  14. emphasized to [ensure, provide, assist]
  15. emphasize [in particular, specifically]
  16. emphasize with [bold, italics]
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