EMPHASISES Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word emphasises. (close relations)
emphasizing
Best Alternative Words for EMPHASISES
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accentuates | verbv | |||||||
verb • to stress, single out as important • put stress on; utter with an accent | ||||||||
emphasizes | verbv | |||||||
verb • to stress, single out as important • give extra weight to (a communication) | ||||||||
foregrounds | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the part of a scene that is near the viewer • (computer science) a window for an active application verb • move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent | ||||||||
highlights | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the most interesting or memorable part • an area of lightness in a picture verb • move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent • apply a highlighter to one's cheeks or eyebrows in order to make them more prominent | ||||||||
punctuates | verbv | |||||||
verb • insert punctuation marks into • to stress, single out as important • interrupt periodically | ||||||||
reiterates | verbv | |||||||
verb • to say, state, or perform again | ||||||||
spotlights | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a focus of public attention • a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer verb • move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent • illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater | ||||||||
stresses | verbv | |||||||
noun • the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) • (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense • special emphasis attached to something • difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension • (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body verb • to stress, single out as important • put stress on; utter with an accent • test the limits of • to suffer from stress | ||||||||
underscores | verbv | |||||||
noun • a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter) verb • give extra weight to (a communication) • draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to | ||||||||
emphasize | verbv | |||||||
verb • to stress, single out as important • give extra weight to (a communication) | ||||||||
stress | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) • (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense • special emphasis attached to something • difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension • (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body verb • to stress, single out as important • put stress on; utter with an accent • test the limits of • to suffer from stress | ||||||||
underscore | nounn | |||||||
noun • a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter) verb • give extra weight to (a communication) • draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to | ||||||||
accent | nounn | |||||||
noun • distinctive manner of oral expression • special importance or significance • the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people • the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) • a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation verb • to stress, single out as important • put stress on; utter with an accent | ||||||||
accentuate | verbv | |||||||
verb • to stress, single out as important • put stress on; utter with an accent | ||||||||
punctuate | verbv | |||||||
verb • insert punctuation marks into • to stress, single out as important • interrupt periodically | ||||||||
underline | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter) verb • give extra weight to (a communication) • draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to |