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EMPHASES

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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Emphases.

Emphases - as a noun

Special importance or significance

Example: "The red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accent
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grandnessimportance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Intensity or forcefulness of expression

Example: "The vehemence of his denial"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vehemence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intensityintensiveness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rhetorical device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

Example: "He put the stress on the wrong syllable"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accentstress
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inflectionprosody
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The director highlighted the main emphases of the movie during the interview."
"The article discusses the historical emphases of different art movements."
"The politician's speech had several emphases that resonated with the audience."
"The professor's lecture covered various emphases of the research study."
"Cultural differences can lead to different emphases in communication styles."
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Word Game Points

Is EMPHASES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, emphases is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EMPHASES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is EMPHASES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, emphases is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EMPHASES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is EMPHASES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, emphases is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EMPHASES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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