Synonyms for emphasizing

Grammar : Verb

Spell : em-fuh-sahyz

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛm fəˌsaɪz

Top 10 synonyms for emphasizing

Other synonyms for the word emphasizing

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

Antonyms for emphasizing

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