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ITALICIZE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word italicize. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word italicize. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ITALICIZE

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accentuate
verbv
verb

• to stress, single out as important

• put stress on; utter with an accent

emphasize
verbv
verb

• to stress, single out as important

• give extra weight to (a communication)

highlight
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

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

italicise
verbv
verb

• print in italics

Best Hypernyms For ITALICIZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for italicize, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
bold emphasize format highlight impress modify print style text typography underline underscore

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