Emphasise

Today’s Word of the Day is emphasise, a verb. You will meet this word in news reports, reading and formal speech, so it is a valuable addition to your vocabulary.

Meaning

  • Word: emphasise
  • Part of speech: verb
  • Meaning: To give special importance to something.

Example sentences

  • The teacher emphasised the need for daily practice.
  • I want to emphasise that this is not a race.

Related words

Words connected with emphasise: stress, highlight, underline.

Practise it today

Look out for emphasise in something you read or hear today. Noticing new words in real situations helps them stay in your memory.

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