emphasize

/ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/verb

To give special importance or attention to something so it stands out.

Example sentence

“The coach emphasized the importance of warming up before every practice.”

'Emphasize that' plus a clause is the common academic pattern. The British spelling is 'emphasise'.

Related words

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