Synonyms of emphasize
5 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for emphasize is highlight. Other synonyms of emphasize are stress and underscore. The opposite of emphasize is downplay.
Synonyms and similar words for emphasize
verbTo stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).
- betoneTo endow with a tone; give a special tone to; place stress upon; accentuate; emphasise.
- highlightTo make prominent; emphasize.
- stressTo emphasise (words in speaking).
- underscoreTo emphasize or draw attention to.
- underline
Opposite of emphasize
verbMore antonyms
- de-emphasizeTo remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down.
- downplayTo de-emphasize; to present or portray as less important or consequential.
Meaning of emphasize
- verb To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).
emphasize in other languages
Questions about synonyms of emphasize
- What is another word for emphasize?
- Emphasize has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as highlight, stress and underscore.
- What is the opposite of emphasize?
- The opposite of emphasize is downplay. Other antonyms of emphasize are de-emphasize.
- What does emphasize mean?
- Emphasize means to stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).
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