EMPHASISES Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word emphasises. (close relations)
Best Synonyms 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 | ||||||