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Grammar : Verb
Spell : em-fuh-sahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛm fəˌsaɪz

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Définition of emphasizing

Origin :
  • 1828, from emphasis + -ize. Related: Emphasized; emphasizing.
  • verb stress, give priority to
Example sentences :
  • Then, he bethought himself of a subtle form of rebuke by emphasizing his generosity.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • "My child is not for a man like you," Hermione said, emphasizing the first word.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • To prove my sincerity I desire to help you win her love, emphasizing her.
  • Extract from : « The Fifth String   » by John Philip Sousa
  • "The trouble is right here," said the judge, emphasizing with blunt forefinger.
  • Extract from : « The Coast of Chance » by Esther Chamberlain
  • There's highlighting and emphasizing selected perceptics and such.
  • Extract from : « The Premiere » by Richard Sabia
  • He talked rapidly and nervously, emphasizing with his cigar.
  • Extract from : « Jim Spurling, Fisherman » by Albert Walter Tolman
  • "Yes, he was working here," answered Mullins, emphasizing the past tense.
  • Extract from : « Chester Rand » by Horatio Alger, Jr
  • I replied, emphasizing the sentence with a kiss on her hand.
  • Extract from : « French and Oriental Love in a Harem » by Mario Uchard
  • I said, slowly, emphasizing every word with a noiseless blow on the table.
  • Extract from : « The Maids of Paradise » by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers
  • "All the more necessary is it," replied the burgomaster, emphasizing his words.
  • Extract from : « A Winter Amid the Ice » by Jules Verne

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