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- pronunciation:
- em
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sihs
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| inflections: |
emphases |
| definition 1: |
special importance that one attaches to something or wishes to communicate to others.
The school places a lot of emphasis on creativity.She puts too much emphasis on the way she looks.The cooking show put a great deal of emphasis on the freshness of ingredients.- synonyms:
- importance, significance, stress, weight
- similar words:
- attention, consequence, consideration, gravity
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| definition 2: |
the most important part; focus of interest or concern.
Promoting goodwill is the emphasis of our organization.- synonyms:
- core, essence, focus, highlight
- similar words:
- backbone, basis, center, cornerstone, foundation
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| definition 3: |
intensity or vigor of expression.
The senator spoke out against the war with great emphasis and emotion.- synonyms:
- energy, intensity, vigor
- similar words:
- force, power, strength, vitality
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| definition 4: |
stress given to a particular word, phrase, or idea.
"I will NEVER tell!" she said, with strong emphasis on the word "never."
- synonyms:
- accentuation, stress
- similar words:
- accent
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