EMPHASIS

/ˈɛmfəsɪs/ ► audio Scrabble 15 Words With Friends 16

Definition

  1. noun special importance or significance. — synonyms: accent
  2. noun intensity or forcefulness of expression. — synonyms: vehemence
  3. noun special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g..
  4. noun the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch). — synonyms: stress, accent

Examples

  • “He paused for emphasis before saying who had won.”
  • “Anglia TV's emphasis is on Norwich and district.”
  • “He used a yellow highlighter to indicate where to give emphasis in his speech.”

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