emphasized
/ˈɛm fə ˌsaɪzd/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) spoken with emphasis
Synonym(s)
Usage(s):
- When they emphasized the importance of money.
- Hitting Bush and McCain like a pro, he damned with faint praise, mocked with humor, and emphasized issues on which the Republicans are vulnerable.
- SGT M emphasized that detainee has choices and that detainee was responsible for his current condition.
Quotes
- "There is no doubt that Ms. Kagan possesses a first-rate intellect, but she is a surprising choice from a president who has emphasized the importance of understanding 'how the world works and how ordinary people live," Cornyn said in a statement.on May 10, 2010 By: John Cornyn Source: The BLT: Blog of Legal Times
- "I emphasized to her what an extraordinary race that she's run and said that there aren't too many people who understand exactly how hard she's been working," Obama said. "I'm one of 'em because she and I have been on this same journey...on Jun 2, 2008 By: Barack Obama Source: Boston Globe (registration)
- "In the conduct of monetary policy, as Chairman Bernanke has emphasized, we will act as needed to foster both price stability and full employment," Kohn said this morning in a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations.on Nov 28, 2007 By: Donald Kohn Source: CNBC
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