EMPHASIZE

• (verb) to stress, single out as important

  "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"

  synonyms : accent , accentuate , emphasise , punctuate , stress

• (verb) give extra weight to (a communication)

  "Her gesture emphasized her words"

  synonyms : emphasise , underline , underscore

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