### Definition
To give special importance or attention to something.
**Synonym:** stress
### Example
> His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town.
### Summary
The verb “emphasize” means to highlight or give importance to an idea, action, or issue in speech or writing.
**Author’s summary:** The verb “emphasize” expresses the act of giving notable importance or focus to a subject when speaking or writing.
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Oxford Learner's Dictionaries — 2025-11-29