emphasizing

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emphasizing  /ˈɛm fə ˌsaɪ zɪŋ/ ? Meaning of "emphasizing"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) the act of giving special importance or significance to something

Synonym(s)

accentuation

Usage(s):

  1. Soon new essays appeared emphasizing that all human beings should be able to enjoy certain fundamental freedoms.
  2. He then had dozens of meetings with other lawmakers, emphasizing how badly the region needed the money but never publicly blasting Congress for moving too slowly.
  3. We're emphasizing what's going on now.

Quotes

  1. "What we are emphasizing to the Pakistani government is the need to follow the evidence wherever it leads," Rice said today in London. "This is a time for complete, absolute, total transparency and cooperation and that's what we expect."
    on Nov 30, 2008 By: Condoleezza Rice Source: ABC News

  2. "I hope it happens, man," he said then. "I'm really emphasizing how much I really enjoy playing for the Oklahoma City team and playing for that city."
    on Jul 7, 2010 By: Kevin Durant Source: CBC.ca

  3. "His life-long dedication to helping others touched the lives of countless people," Carter said Wednesday. "He frequently rose above politics by emphasizing the need for bipartisanship and seeking common ground on issues critical to our...
    on Dec 27, 2006 By: Jimmy Carter Source: Forbes

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